DIY & Repairs

Practical DIY and repair tips from Mr Collins to help you tackle everyday jobs around the home. From choosing the right tools, fixings and adhesives to simple maintenance, small repairs and useful how-to advice, this category is here to help you get the job done with confidence.

Standing in front of a shelf of screws can be surprisingly confusing. They may all look similar at first glance,

Some plumbing jobs are well within reach for a careful homeowner. Others are best left alone. The difference matters. A

A small plumbing problem always seems to happen at the worst time. A dripping tap starts late in the evening.

Not every plumbing problem needs panic. Some small issues can be understood, contained or even fixed with a simple replacement

Leftover paint is one of those things that is easy to shove in the shed and forget about. Then, when