How to Cut Metal Angle for a Sturdy DIY Shelf Frame July 15, 2026 A shelf frame that won't sit flush almost always comes down to the cut. Read more Twitter Facebook
Aluminium How to Fit an Aluminium Splashback for Your Kitchen Wall July 13, 2026 Somewhere in most kitchens, a wall behind the hob has taken more abuse than the rest of the room combined. Read more Twitter Facebook
What Is the Best Metal for a Raised Garden Bed Frame? July 08, 2026 Somewhere in a shed right now sits a stack of swollen, softening timber that used to be a raised bed. Read more Twitter Facebook
Aluminium How to Join Aluminium Box Section Without Welding at Home July 06, 2026 A half-built aluminium frame in the shed usually means one thing. Its owner has decided that the next step requires a welder they don't have. Read more Twitter Facebook
What Metal Cutting Tolerance Means for Your Project June 24, 2026 You measure the recess for a splashback twice, place your order, and then spend the wait wondering whether the cut piece will match what you typed in. Read more Twitter Facebook
Aluminium UK Aluminium Grades: 1050A, 5083, 6082 & 6063 Compared June 18, 2026 Order the wrong aluminium grade and the problem doesn't show up straight away. Read more Twitter Facebook
Aluminium Anodising vs Powder Coating Aluminium: Which Finish Lasts? June 11, 2026 An aluminium component can look fine for a year or two before the finish starts to fail. Read more Twitter Facebook
How to Order Cut-to-Size Metal Online Without Going Wrong June 08, 2026 A precisely cut piece of metal is only useful if the dimensions going into the order are correct. Read more Twitter Facebook
Galvanised Steel Mild Steel Mild Steel vs Galvanised Steel: Choosing the Right Material June 03, 2026 Picture two gate frames, built to the same spec, fitted on the same day. One is mild steel, one is galvanised steel. A year later, one is holding up. The other has rust along the bottom rail. Read more Twitter Facebook
What Is the Best Metal to Use for Shelving at Home? June 01, 2026 Here is how to choose the right metal for home shelving, along with the key decisions to make before anything goes on the wall. Read more Twitter Facebook