The DIY Guys Podcast

They built their own home, and tackled one job every day! In this episode of The DIY Guys Podcast, we’re joined by Lynsay & Steve Fox, the brilliant couple behind Home Built With Love ! From building their own home to taking on the never-ending list of DIY jobs, Lynsay and Steve share their journey, experiences, and what it really takes to create a home from scratch. We chat about the highs, t...

Is Laser paint stripping the future? Are mastic and silicone guys stealing a living or is it the best trade out there?   Plus, with just 1 week to go, the bungalow renovation is in the final push! Join us for DIY renovation and the highs and lows of transforming a bungalow. Will we get everything finished in time?

The bungalow renovation is nearly there! This week on The DIY Guys , we’re talking multi-directional drill bits, sharing the latest updates as the bungalow reaches the finishing stages, and taking a closer look at the question: are LED lights actually bad for you? Plus, we dive into a clever IKEA wardrobe hack that could save money, space and plenty of hassle. DIY tools, renovation chat, questiona...

This week on The DIY Guys, the renovation is seriously taking shape. The kitchen is being fitted, the floors have been screeded, three rooms have been painted, and skirting boards and architraves are going on.  So naturally, Nick is taking all the credit while doing absolutely none of the work and has been on holidays galore instead.    Meanwhile, Dan is tackling his downstairs toil...

In this episode of The DIY Guys, we’re back at the bungalow to check in on the renovation budget—and things aren’t quite going to plan! 😅  We started with a £100,000 budget, but with the latest costs added up, we’ve already hit £104,000… and we’re not finished yet!   Dan gives us an update on his latest DIY project—the loo—and we take a look at where the money has gone, what still needs...

It was all going well and then everyone disappeared! No carpenter, no plumber, no builder and even Nick didn't manage a day - a grim but real result of DIY renovating!   Dan DIY's a bespoke plaster ceiling rose and Nick's £100k budget is at 96% - eek!

Kat has been renovating her beautiful English country barn for over 10 years! Whilst this may sound daunting to some, it has resulted in a house tailored (as Kat does all of the DIY and design) to her needs; with highlights such as a warm, dark bathroom, open plan kitchen living, a stunning outdoor kitchen and a beautiful beam restoration.

The budget is going down the pan at the £100k bungalow renovation, Dan's fox problem returns and Nick's cat nearly kills him; safe to say all is not quite DIY discussions on this weeks episode. 

"A dream project house" are the words of our next guest Amanda Balmain who has undertaken an old Victorian Farmhouse. It has features and challenges galore; from an abandoned swimming pool, hidden fireplaces and even a window that seemingly Amanda cannot get to! 

Nick quizzes Dan on the 5 biggest mistakes people undertaking DIY make. We also share a viral orange juice/washing up liquid wallpaper hack that makes us want to strip any wallpaper in sight and Nick updates us on the bungalow with only 2 months to go. 

They said don't buy it, you have no experience and it's too much work...but Ellie and Lawrence are hard working and willing to learn and get stuck in! The guys speak about how they are undertaking this enormous property, the abuse they received for simply painting some hallway panels in their own beautiful house and what it's like working together.

The kitchen has arrived, the plasterer is flying and the extension is being screeded to the finished floor level; all go at the bungalow. Dan also has a nonsense loft hatch hack to stay cool in the heatwave and we discuss why building materials are at their highest!

We speak with Suzy who is an architect and builder who has converted a van to live off grid in America and travel around the states! We find out the details that go into a build like this, why Suzy decided to go on this life journey and all about her new book "Off Grid Projects". 

Big news in the world of DIY as Howdens completes the purchase of DIY Kitchens for £390 million! Dan and Nick discuss what impact this could have mixing trade with DIY consumers and also how the £100k bungalow renovation is coming along!

The title says it all this week! We have Sharn Rayment on the pod and as you can already tell, she is full of life, love and colour! Her bold, rich colour schemes are a match for her bundles of energy and enthusiasm for all things DIY, home hacks and style. 

Nick's back at the bungalow and has been plaster boarding walls, completing the rewire and ripping out 30 year old sinks...well smashing them out. Dan on the other hand has been insulating his porch on May's hottest recorded temperature which, well...was a bad idea.

This week Dan and Nick speak with interior designer, Alana from Delve Interiors. You know how brave it feels to colour drench a room? Well, Alana has gone one step further and created a warm, beautiful home full of dark, bold colours. Alana is also not afraid to tackle DIY, including her very own ceiling mural to go with the self acclaimed "moody" and "dark" character of her incredible home. 

Everything is happening all at once and Nick is panicking; the roof is on, the studwork is up, the plumber has been in and now Nick needs to finally get to work! The guys also discuss what paint is best, how foxes despite looking cute can ruin your life and Nick gives an update of where the £100,000 budget is sitting!

An old Victorian police station with its cake frosting exterior that has featured on BBC News as "Lincolnshire's Ugliest House" is the feature of this weeks episode. Dan and I speak with Ellie about tackling this mammoth task; including how she dealt with the exterior and drama over the look of the property, the history of everything that went on inside and the end goal, including an amazing libra...

The roof carpentry is complete, the building inspector is happy and the roofer begins tomorrow - it's getting serious now at the £100k bungalow! Nick and Dan also discuss how Nick has let the bungalow become in his words "a disgrace", how much Nick received from the scrap company for all of the copper and a last minute layout change. 

Betty has been renovating her family home for 3 years and has gained over 170,000 followers on Instagram alone. We discuss what it's like undertaking a lot of the work yourself, living in a renovation alongside family life and share some of Betty's fabulous high-end looks without the price tag! 

Nick receives 3 plumbing quotes with a £6,000 swing, the builders go on holiday (and ask for a suspiciously large payment before they go) and Dan is eyeing up a freebie!

Dan and Nick speak with their first electrician, Owen from OM Electrical. Owen has blown up on social media, showcasing his high quality workmanship, amusing "how quickly can I make £100" videos and the daily life of a hard working electrician running several businesses. 

The builders are working on the extension roof, Nick finally gets back to work at his own job (where everything goes wrong) and Dan showcases his viral staircase! 

Lucy is the perfect combination of DIY enthusiasm, interior style and full of top tips and hacks to save you money when renovating. The guys chat all things DIY, including her beautiful pergola, bespoke dining room bench and how she is so transparent about the mistakes made along the way.