Happy hammering - home improvement sites to DIY for

In the 7 July issue of Web User magazine we're bringing you the best home improvement sites on the web, places which will tell you how to get that wonky shelf straight, which sofa goes with which shade of wallpaper, and how to create a garden Alan Titchmarsh would drool over.

To whet your appetite here's a selection of sites that didn't quite make our final selection, but provide extremely useful tips and advice.


For the full list of sites, buy the new issue of Web User, on sale Thursday 7 July priced just £1.85.
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DIY Fix It
Huge list of tips on all the crucial jobs around the house. If you’re still stuck, post a question on the busy forum.


DIY Doctor
Let the DIY Doctor diagnose your problem. Tips aplenty here, covering DIY headaches like dripping taps and rising damp.

My House And Garden
All sorts of extras from feng shui tips to recipes for springtime entertaining. Lots of good links to other sites and a top tip to get rid of red wine stains (use soda water, apparently).

HomePro
If you can’t be bothered to do it yourself, find a professional from this postcode-specific database of home improvement companies.

GardenAdvice
Learn how to cultivate a wide range of gardens, from wildflower meadows to organic paradises.

For the full list of sites, buy the new issue of Web User, on sale Thursday 7 July priced just £1.85.