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Tim’s Trade Secrets

Step-by-step guides for your next DIY project

How To Prepare Your Surface For Painting

Achieving a flawless finish starts long before the brush hits the wall. Our easy-to-follow 13-step guide covers everything from filling cracks and sanding to selecting the perfect primer. Prep right, paint right, and get pro results every time.

How To Apply Wooden Wall Cladding

Learn how to install wooden wall cladding like a pro. Tim walks you through every step — from wall prep and layout planning to fitting, joining, and finishing your panels for a clean, professional result. Follow along and get it done right the first time.

How To Waterproof Your Wall

Water damage spreads fast – but with the right prep and the right products, you can stop it in its tracks and protect your walls for the long run.

From sealing cracks to full waterproofing systems, TimBuild has everything you need to get it done right the first time. No shortcuts. No repeat jobs. Just solid results.

Prep right. Water tight.

How To Hang & Adjust Kitchen Cupboard Doors

Nothing ruins a beautiful kitchen build or upgrade faster than misaligned, wonky cupboard doors. Getting them perfectly level and flush might seem tricky, but with the right preparation and the proper hardware settings, you can achieve a professional finish completely on your own.

From checking your carcass levels to mastering the art of three-way hinge adjustments, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know. Learn how to secure your Blum hinges, mount your doors seamlessly, install handles without chipping, and quickly troubleshoot uneven gaps or sticky doors.

How To Install a Floating Shelf

Ready to elevate your space? Mastering the floating shelf install is easier than you think when you follow the proper steps, from marking your perfect position to securing your brackets safely into cement walls. Skip the guesswork and get your project done right the first time with our expert trade secrets.

Watch our step-by-step YouTube video to see exactly how it’s done, or click below to download the complete How-To PDF for a handy, printable checklist of all the tools and materials you’ll need.

How To Repair Peeling Edges

From peeling to perfect.

That lifted laminate edge isn’t a lost cause – it’s a quick fix. 90% of peeling edges can be repaired at home in one sitting, with just a few basic tools and zero handyman bills.

Watch our step-by-step guide to see exactly how it’s done – from prepping the surface to pressing the edge back for good

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