Little House on the Corner

Interview special: Little House on the Corner

We love to connect with other people in the home improvement world and one of our favourite sites is Little House on the Corner, which is written by the excellent Christine and Jan, inhabitants and renovators of said house. The interview We chatted with them about their ongoing project, its challenges and triumphs and asked them for their DIY secrets… 1. How did you choose your little house on the corner? For us, the most important factor was the location. We were really specific about where we wanted to live, which of course narrowed down the choice of properties dramatically. Sticking to our budget...
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Regal Round Up November

Round Up – November

This month: learn how to remove old carpet (without breaking your back!), consider how to pick the perfect paint for your brick exterior and get some inside tips on painting professionally with a roller. Introduction Welcome to November’s round up of the latest and greatest tips, tricks and inspiration from the world of painting and decorating. Whether you’re a dedicated DIYer or a seasoned painting and decorating professional, we’ve searched high and low for the best how tos and the most helpful expert guides, alongside some great-looking, fresh ideas to try. How to Remove Old Carpet (Without Breaking Your Back) Hate the grey carpet...
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Paint Tests & FREE Tickets to the National Painting & Decorating Show

Regal Round Up – October: Paint Tests & FREE Tickets to the National Painting & Decorating Show

Welcome to the October edition of the Regal Round Up, your spot for painting & decorating news, views & how-to's. This month: take a look at the Good Housekeeping paint test and undertake your own, register for FREE tickets to the National Painting & Decorating Show and discover the essential exterior painting toolbox... The Good Housekeeping Good Paint Test Not all paints are created equal. Some blends are easier to apply than others. Some are prone to fading over time. Others take an absolute age to dry… At Regal Paints, we’re firm believers in the benefits of quality paint products. In fact, when...
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Painting & Decorating Round Up

Welcome to Our Painting & Decorating Round Up!

Welcome to the very first Regal Round Up, full of painting & decorating news, views, ideas and inspiration from flooring to cornicing. This week get some fabulous painted floor inspiration over at House Beautiful, discover some unusual exterior building designs, learn how to paint your skirting boards perfectly and give your garage a touch of TLC... Colour Me Perfect: Painted Flooring Inspiration Carpets, plain wood flooring, laminates, vinyl – the same old run-of-the-mill flooring choices can feel a little hum-drum and get old disappointingly quickly. For an entirely new, easy-to-update look in any interior, just take a look at some of the...
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