DIY Guides

Discover helpful home improvement advice with this collection of DIY guides from Doordeals.

an unfinished wooden door being painted using a paintbrush
30-10-2025
If your external doors are looking past their best, it might be time to consider refreshing them. Painting a front door is a brilliant, easy way to give your property some WOW factor and refresh your kerb appeal without breaking the bank.…
29-10-2025
Your front door is the entry way to your home and one of the first impressions people have from the kerbside. As with most external fixtures, your external doors are exposed to the elements year round meaning they often need a little TLC to …
A red fire door with a single glass panel and signage stating: "fire door keep shut"
30-09-2025
You’ve likely seen fire doors in hotels, restaurants and other businesses but do you know what they do? How they work? And how much of an impact they actually  have on damage during fires? In this blog, we’re going t …
16-09-2022
Front doors are our first defence against a lot, particularly during the wet and windy Autumn and Winter months. Maintaining your external doors properly helps prepare them for changes in temperature and weather, preserving their con …
A door frame being installed
27-08-2022
New doors can instantly refresh a property whether interior or exterior. However, when it comes to door replacement, there are several things to consider before committing to one or more new doors. In this guide, we’ll help you …
Doordeals-security-locks
04-01-2022
Low quality or poorly installed locks leave houses susceptible to burglary or damage, so making sure your home is secured properly with security locks is vital.There are many different security door locks on the market, all with differe …
Best Door Locks: Which should you use for your doors?
19-06-2020
It is an understatement to say door locks are important. We all know the importance of household security, but how many of us know which specific lock types are most suitable for your doors?Increased homeowner/tenant knowledge and act …
Fire Safety Tips
18-06-2020
It has never been more important to protect people and property from the risk of fire. Whether your property is residential, commercial or public, the responsibility of fire prevention is primarily the property owner’s.Are fires b …