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DIY Doctor is a home-improvement advice website run by ex-tradesmen . They are recognised by the BBC as ‘ Industry Experts ’ with regular TV and radio appearances . DIY Doctor presents answers to millions of DIY questions on its 50,000 pages and huge YouTube channel . They help thousands of people through tricky builds offering free contracts , free contract advice , and the ability to price your own project to check quotes . They also offer construction consultancy and project management services while selling tradesmen ’ s tools and products at DIY prices . The founder , Mike Edwards , is a published author with two best-selling DIY books to his credit , one now in its 4th edition .
Saturday 22 March 2025 Sunday 23 March 2025
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How Builders Price Your Project Find out how tradesmen price up work . We explain the process that they go through to calculate the cost of building work , and to get you an estimate or quote . This will help you to understand the quote better and analyse what you are getting for your money and see where you can make savings , making compromises of your choice . Hear from the other side all about the contentious issue of “ extras ” and what is a good contingency to have for any project and many other tips to make dealing with the money less awkward . Alex Green
How to Skim Plaster Your Walls and Ceilings This popular presentation explains the process of skim plastering a wall . With enough practice and using this tested approach anyone can learn to skim to a reasonable standard or better . Mike Edwards
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How to Skim Plaster Your Walls and Ceilings This popular presentation explains the process of skim plastering a wall . With enough practice and using this tested approach anyone can learn to skim to a reasonable standard or better . Mike Edwards
How Builders Price Your Project Find out how tradesmen price up work . We explain the process that they go through to calculate the cost of building work , and to get you an estimate or quote . This will help you to understand the quote better and analyse what you are getting for your money and see where you can make savings , making compromises of your choice . Hear from the other side all about the contentious issue of “ extras ” and what is a good contingency to have for any project and many other tips to make dealing with the money less awkward . Alex Green
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How to Fit Laminate and Engineered Wood Flooring Learn how to fit laminate or engineered wood flooring like a pro . We ’ ll show you where to start and how to plan the job so that you get a great finish , including all our usual tricks of the trade . Tom Hardwick
How to Work With Tradesmen and Avoid Cowboys When you employ a builder you both are looking for the same thing ; to get the best possible job done as efficiently as possible . Why does it go wrong so often ? Find out why and how to ensure it doesn ’ t happen to you from one of the most experienced builders in the business . Mike Edwards
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How to Work With Tradesmen and Avoid Cowboys When you employ a builder you both are looking for the same thing ; to get the best possible job done as efficiently as possible . Why does it go wrong so often ? Find out why and how to ensure it doesn ’ t happen to you from one of the most experienced builders in the business . Mike Edwards
How to Skim Plaster Your Walls and Ceilings This popular presentation explains the process of skim plastering a wall . With enough practice and using this tested approach anyone can learn to skim to a reasonable standard or better . Mike Edwards
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How Builders Price Your Project Find out how tradesmen price up work . We explain the process that they go through to calculate the cost of building work , and to get you an estimate or quote . This will help you to understand the quote better and analyse what you are getting for your money and see where you can make savings , making compromises of your choice . Hear from the other side all about the contentious issue of “ extras ” and what is a good contingency to have for any project and many other tips to make dealing with the money less awkward . Alex Green
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