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Become a better DIYer this year

Don't underestimate how long DIY takes. The more experienced you are, the easier it will be for you to judge how many hours, days, weeks or months you'll need for a particular task, but even then your estimates won't always be accurate. Assuming you do your preparation properly, a DIY job can easily take two or three times longer than you think – and don't forget unforeseen problems, which often crop up. dewalt cordless drill battery

Don't underestimate how much DIY costs. Getting what you can in the January sales is a good start – and DIY chains have sales and promotions throughout the year – but buying all the little things you need for a job, such as filler, sandpaper and screws, soon adds up. And if you're new to DIY, you'll need to build up a kit of power and hand tools, as making do with the wrong tool for the job can be a recipe for disaster.

Don't scrimp on preparation. It's boring, hard and thankless work because it's often ages before you see any progress, but prep is vital if you want a good finish. In fact, it's usually around 80% of the job, so there's no alternative but to put your back into it.

Don't cut corners with cheap tools and materials. While some value-range DIY products are fine, it generally pays to spend a bit more. Take paint – it's not necessary to use expensive ‘posh' paints (unless you want to), but really cheap ones are a false economy. The same applies to tools – cheap-as-chips paintbrushes, for example, tend to shed bristles and produce a poor finish.

Don't do things in the wrong order – this can cost you time, effort and money. When decorating, for example, you should start from the top (the ceiling) and work your way down (the floor) to ensure that you don't damage or ruin what you've already done. Getting the order right applies to all home improvements – with major projects, get expert help if you don't know which way round to do things. makita power tool battery

DIY news bulletin

If you're looking for a cordless drill-driver (drill and screwdriver in one), check out two from Worx's new Icon range – the H3 and D-LITE. They share lots of useful features, including keyless chucks, sensitive triggers, built-in work lights, compact battery chargers and the same lithium-ion battery, which is interchangeable with many other Worx cordless tools.

If, like me, you've got small hands, you'll love the D-LITE because it's really compact and lightweight, and has a rubberised grip, so you can comfortably use it for long periods. It also has 16 torque settings, including a drill one, and two speeds to give you lots of control over what you're doing.

The Worx H3 costs £84.98 and the D-LITE costs £79.98, both available from B&Q. They come with a three-year warranty.

Dremel has launched a Modular Accessory System of five different kits to go with its multitools. Each kit contains Dremel accessories and/or attachments for tasks such as engraving, grinding, polishing, cutting and sanding.

Available from Dremel Direct , B&Q and Beesleys Tools , the kits start at £27.99 for the 100-piece MAS 720 one.

Ask the expert…

Q: How can I give a mirror a frosted border?

A: If the mirror is square or rectangular, you could use strips of window frosting film, which is inexpensive, but you will see the joins between the strips. Alternatively, you could use frosting spray on any shape of mirror, but it's hard to get even coverage with this and you could get through quite a few cans. I'm afraid that your best bet for a seamless finish is to get a professional to do the frosting – try your local mirror shop. bosch drill batteries

Seasonal task…

Add some DIY goals to your New Year's resolutions. Assess what needs doing at home, make a list and a realistic budget and schedule of works and then try to stick to them.

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