DIY & home improvement · Gogledd Cymru
Practical home & garden know-how, made for North Wales.
Honest how-to guides, project checklists and buyer advice — from slate roofs and heating oil to kitchens, paving and everything in between.
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Slate, tile, felt or rubber?
Our roofing guide breaks down every UK option — cost, lifespan and best use.
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RoofingSlate · tile · leaks · trusses 
Kitchens & InteriorsDesign · fitting · storage 
Painting & DecoratingPrep · finishes · colour 
Flooring & TilingResin · wood · tile · vinyl 
Windows & ConservatoriesGlazing · doors · roofs 
Removals & MovingPlanning · packing · costs 
Heating & FirewoodOil · logs · efficiency 
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New this month — practical reads for homeowners across the region.
RoofingA complete guide to roofing materials for UK homeowners: slate, tile, felt, rubber and beyondWhat each option really costs, how long it lasts, and where it makes sense on a North Wales home. 
RepairsHow to handle a roof leak in an emergency 
InteriorsHow to hire an interior designer 
RenovationWhen do you need a party wall surveyor? 
RemovalsReliable house removals: what to look for Free tools
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Work out materials and rough costs before you start — no more guessing at the merchant's counter.
Paving & patio
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Paint coverage
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Decking boards
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Concrete volume
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