Mounting & installation
Shelves, TVs, curtain rails, mirrors and pictures: fixing things to walls safely and getting them level and secure.
- Fitting Coat Hooks and Radiator Shelves Properly — Practical advice on fitting coat hooks, hook rails and radiator shelves, including heights, spacing, weight limits, heat and safe fixings.
- Drilling Into Concrete and Brick: Tools and Technique — How to drill into brick, block and concrete walls and lintels, covering drill type, bits, depth, dust, mortar joints and soft or old brick.
- Drilling Into Tiles Without Cracking Them — How to drill into ceramic, porcelain and glass tiles cleanly, with the right drill bits, speed, tape tricks and fixings to avoid cracks and slips.
- Fitting Door Handles: Measure, Fit and Align Properly — Step-by-step help for replacing or fitting internal and external door handles, covering backset, spindle length, latches, locks and alignment.
- Fitting Grab Rails Safely at Home: Walls and Fixings — What to know before fitting bathroom grab rails at home, including wall strength, fixing into studs or masonry, positions and when to get help.
- Fixing Shelves to Plasterboard, Brick and Stud Walls — How to choose the right shelf fixings for plasterboard, solid brick and timber stud walls, and how to tell which wall you actually have.
- Hanging a Mirror in a Bathroom: Tiles, Damp and Fixings — How to hang a bathroom mirror on tiles or painted walls, with advice on damp, adhesive versus screws, safe positions and keeping clear of electrics.
- How Much Does TV Wall Mounting Cost in the UK? — Typical UK prices for TV wall mounting, what pushes the cost up or down, and what to check before accepting a quote for the job.
- How to Compare Offers for Mounting and Installation Jobs — How to compare quotes for TV mounting, shelves and fittings in the UK by scope, fixings, materials and clarity, not just the lowest price.
- How to Find Studs, Pipes and Cables Before Drilling — Learn how to locate timber studs, water pipes and electrical cables safely before drilling into a UK wall, including likely cable zones.
- How to Fit a Curtain Pole: Height, Brackets and Fixings — Fit a curtain pole properly with advice on height, width, bracket spacing, centre supports and the right fixings for lintels, brick and plasterboard.
- How to Fit a Letterbox in a Door: A UK Guide — Fit a letterbox in a UK front door with advice on height, door materials, cutting the aperture, draught protection and when to get a pro.
- How to Fit Floating Shelves That Stay Level and Strong — A step-by-step guide to fitting floating shelves in UK homes, covering bracket types, spacing, load limits, levelling and avoiding sagging.
- How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Safely on Any Wall — Step-by-step advice for hanging a large or heavy mirror on UK walls, including weight checks, fixings, French cleats and safe lifting.
- How to Hide TV Cables on a Wall Neatly and Safely — Practical ways to hide TV cables in the UK, from trunking and cable covers to in-wall routes, with safety points on mains power and wiring.
- How to Level and Measure Accurately Before You Fix Anything — Practical marking-out methods for shelves, frames and brackets, including spirit levels, laser lines, spacing, centring and avoiding wonky results.
- How to Plan a Gallery Wall Layout Before You Drill — Plan a gallery wall of frames with paper templates, spacing rules and a simple hanging order so you only drill once and the result looks balanced.
- How to Prepare for a Mounting or Installation Visit — A checklist for getting ready before an installer arrives, covering access, measurements, photos, parking, pets and what to have to hand.
- Measuring for Blinds and Curtains: Recess and Exact Fit — How to measure windows for blinds and curtains in UK homes, including recess and exact fit, drops, widths, depth checks and common errors.
- Mounting a TV Above a Fireplace: Heat, Height and Safety — Thinking of putting a TV over a fireplace? Learn about heat, viewing height, chimney breast walls and fixings so the screen stays safe and watchable.
- Hanging Shelves and TVs in a Rented Home Without Losing Your Deposit — What tenants in England and Wales should check before drilling, plus removable options for pictures, shelves, TVs and curtains, and how to make good.
- Picture Rail or Picture Hooks: Which Hanging Method? — Compare picture rails, picture hooks, adhesive strips and wall screws for hanging frames in UK homes, with pros, cons and tips for old plaster.
- Tilt, Fixed or Full-Motion TV Bracket: Which to Pick — Compare fixed, tilting and full-motion TV wall brackets, with simple rules for room layout, wall type and screen size to guide your choice.
- Wall Plugs and Fixings Explained: A UK Home Guide — A plain guide to wall plugs, screws and cavity fixings, with colour codes, drill sizes and which one to choose for each type of UK wall.