Posts Tagged "DIY"
Why Decorating is more Prep than Paint
DIY and decorating got quite a lot of love during lock-down and there seems to be no lack of enthusiasm for it since as home-owners take control of their interiors and renters realize it’s nothing to be scared of. Decorating is actually a surprisingly simple and inexpensive way to... Learn moreBeginners Guide to Different Types of Drills (and what they’re used for)
We love a power tool and there is no better power tool than the drill. We call them ‘empower tools’! It’s the first bit of kit that most people buy when moving into their own home and the one we all reach for the most. There are a variety... Learn moreTHE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DIY
Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home... Learn moreHOME HEALTH CHECK UP
House maintenance is like staying healthy. It’s your responsibility to understand the consequences of poor diet and no exercise on your body and all it takes is a little education to start benefiting from the right amount of nutritious foods and a jog round the block. Your home is the... Learn moreMove to London Magazine
Property Magazine Move to London liked our DIY Workshops. Learn moreBUILD IT Talks Tool Tips
Build it Magazine features tool maintenance tips from Alison. Learn moreLondon’s First Repair Cafe at The Goodlife Centre
A Community Project to Repair, Reuse, Recycle The Goodlife Centre, an independent learning space in Waterloo, is hosting London’s very first Repair Café on Sunday 22nd July. The Repair Café is a project first launched in Holland to encourage communities to repair, reuse and recycle their possessions and reduce the... Learn moreThe wettest drought?
It all started with a rush of optimism and we all put our garden furniture out during the warm spell last month. Now its pelting down and the tables and chairs are taking a beating. More than many other trivial pursuits in the garden, time spent making sure that all wood... Learn moreBank Holiday Super Saver
One of those private moments that end in a sinking feeling. The loo flushes but instead of emptying, the water rises in an alarming way. The Natural Law of of DIY is that this usually happens on that plumber call out fee -‘ triple Word score’ price hike of... Learn moreNail news from ancient times.
I came across the word ‘clinching’ in a 19th Century book called ‘Carpentry for beginners’. It is a process used in making a Scullery mat one of the first projects in the book. A simple nail can be made into a secure join by bending the sharp end over... Learn more12
© 2026 Copyright The Goodlife Centre / Photography copyright The Goodlife Centre and Vic Phillips / Website by MyOMT