Overview

Dreaming of a beautifully decorated home, but never been taught the practical skills to execute your plans? Laura Deller of @houseprojectuk teaches you everything you need to know in this handy step-by-step guide, for house projects big and small, in any space. Say goodbye to DIY disasters and hello to a relaxing home that reflects your personal style and your amazing new skills. With Laura’s expert, easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll learn how to finally hang those frames with confidence, pick the perfect kid-friendly paint, and impress visitors with your DIY shelves. The projects are super budget-friendly and doable, covering everything from upcycling to flat-pack hacks. Learn how to apply caulk, fill holes in the wall, sand a surface and wallpaper around a socket. Laura’s projects include no-fuss bookshelves, different styles of panelling, and a simple but gorgeous no-sew bench cushion. Large DIY stores can be overwhelming with their endless aisles and jargon-laden signage, but Laura reimagines tools as a ‘capsule collection’, with key staples and nice-but-not-necessary additions. Each project features a Toolbox so you can easily identify which tools are needed for each project. Every activity also comes with a time estimate, from quick tweaks to a weekend-long renovation, so you can fit everything in and make each project a success. Laura’s genius tips are accompanied throughout by gorgeous, helpful illustrations. With her know-how in hand, you’ll feel calm, secure and empowered to pick up your toolkit and know exactly what you’re doing!

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Laura Deller (@HouseProjectUK) is a DIY and home content creator with a following of over 360k across Instagram and TikTok. She taught herself to DIY and has now written the go-to book for idea-rich but time- or confidence-poor women. Laura is a talented teacher, having worked in secondary education for 18 years in PE and Science. Laura has two young children and understands how to juggle renovating and parenting around naptimes and meal times. She's passionate about breaking down barriers so anyone can achieve their dream home.

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