In terms of shower heads, an increasingly popular choice is the multi head.  This is especially true for families, where each person may want a different water pressure for their shower.  The fact that multi head shower heads tend to save the homeowner money on water bills is a bonus.  

The shower door is also a major question when it comes to renovating a bathroom.  There are options that range from stylized glass to more basic plastic, which is often preferable for families with small children due to the safety aspect.  Plastic doors are also usually cheaper than glass models. 

Another major question is the type of door installation.  The options range from the swing fold type, which offers the maximum amount of access to the shower, to the sliding door to the more basic pivot door. 

The tiling inside the shower may be in a distinctive mosaic style, or it may be the same tiling style that is used on the bathroom floor.  More and more, stylizing the shower in a manner distinct from the rest of the bathroom is becoming a trend.  The whole point is to make the choices that create an attractive shower suited to the bathroom around it.

Avoid installing Roman blinds in a bathroom.  These are fabric blinds that look great in other areas of the home, but tend to be susceptible to staining and mildew growth, thus making them a poor choice for bathrooms.  While aesthetic value has to be considered, functionality of the blinds must be a bigger consideration.  Always choose blinds that are not made from fabrics for installation in a bathroom.

Vinyl and wooden blinds are probably the best choice.  While some wooden blinds may warp when exposed to excessive moisture, most will retain their shape and guard your privacy in the bathroom.  Try to avoid selecting pure wooden blinds, even if the rest of your décor is nature-based.  A better choice would be wood-effect blinds.
 
Most homeowners tend to play it safe and opt for vinyl blinds.  This is because vinyl is one of the best choices, as well as the most affordable.  Vinyl blinds repel water, do not stain and are very easy to clean and maintain.  Vinyl blinds, anyone?

Many sinks nowadays are set into bathroom furniture, into a wooden bathroom cabinet, for example, which neatly makes use of the storage space beneath your sink while creating a stylish, streamlined look.

Your choice of bathroom sink will largely depend on the space available and the style of your bathroom.  Burlington sinks can even be made from beautiful metals like copper, stainless steel or chrome.  There are even high-end, design oriented sinks fashioned from glass, as well as twin sinks, set together so two people can share their bathroom ritual in the morning, and save on time.

The many styles of bathroom taps, from the classic pillar tap in stainless steel to fancier mixer taps that come in gold, steel or copper colours, can also ensure your bathroom sink reflects your tastes and practical requirements.

Prepare Surface

Measure the surface area over which the drywall will cover from joist to joist and note down the result, if necessary.  These results will be used to cut the drywall so it is also prudent to mark the walls or ceilings that the drywall will cover to ensure they eventually correlate.  If using drywall to make a repair, tidy any ragged edges and leave clean, straight lines to work from.        
 
Cut Drywall

Use a straightedge and pencil to mark the drywall with the measurements taken to ensure accuracy and continue to use it when cutting the material.  A Stanley knife can be used for this purpose by scoring along the drawn line, which will make it easy to separate the sections by effectively breaking them apart.  Drywall that is required in unusual shapes may be easier to cut using a table saw with any untidy edging being cleaned up with a knife or scissors.       

Fit Drywall

Press the drywall to the surface so that the edges are aligned with the joists.  With a pencil, mark the area where the screws can be inserted so that they are secured in the joists.  Pay particular attention to the corners and sink the screws so that the heads are flush with the surface.

Often houses or conservatories have unusual sized or placed windows that require covering, either for reasons of privacy or to keep the light out. In some instances, due to the location of the window, or simply the owner’s tastes, a blind may be a more suitable or attractive option than a curtain. This is especially true for windows that are not perpendicular to the ground. With attic conversions becoming increasingly popular, blinds are often used to cover windows that are set into a sloping roof and where it would be impossible to hang a curtain.

Having bespoke roller blinds made is an appealing option for many people as it affords them the choice of the material from which the blind is made and the style that is matched to their furnishings and colour scheme. However, blinds have become so popular that there are literally hundreds of different ready-made styles and colours to choose from, making buying ready-fabricated blinds a very satisfactory option too.

Some blind makers will come to the house, measure the windows to be covered and then return to fit the blinds themselves after they have been crafted. A cheaper option is to buy the correct size blind in the shop and fit it oneself. This is a simply DIY task and can be done with ease by following the instructions supplied by the shop.

This trunking consists of a U-shaped channel which is easy to stick or screw to the surface of the wall.  A continuous snap-in cover strip is then used to hide the cables when they have been laid along the channel.  These snap-in covers can be designed to resemble skirting boards and door architraves to make them blend into the decor of a room more easily.  This is, however, not so important in utility rooms and garages, for example.

Both of these items are used in conjunction with wiring accessories designed for surface mounting.  Trunking systems can include tidy collars to link the trunking to mounting boxes, as well as a range of tee and elbow fittings.

The first thing you will need is a glass cutter; while professionals will likely use a diamond tipped cutter, for most DIY jobs a far less expensive steel wheel cutter will be more than sufficient.
 
If you have never cut glass before, it is worth taking some time to practise cutting on a scrap piece of glass if possible.  It is important to always wear gloves when cutting glass.
 
Straight Cuts

Place the glass on an even surface that has been covered with a blanket; patterned glass must be placed patterned side down on the blanket and cut on the un-patterned side.  Prior to cutting, clean the glass with methylated spirit and dip the glass cutter’s wheel in paraffin or thin oil for lubrication.

First, measure and mark where you need cut, and place a straight-edge along the mark.  Next, hold the cutter firmly and edge it along the straight-edge in a single stroke, maintaining a constant pressure as you do so.  Once the cut is finished, hold the glass on both sides of the line and snap it in two.

Circular Cuts

If you need to cut a circular piece of glass, you will need to use a beam compass glass cutter with a suction cup and a pivot to get a precise circle.  The suction cup should be placed in the middle the circle you want to cut, after which you will need to manoeuvre the cutting arm to get the circumference required.  Press a finger on the pivot to stop it from moving and with a single motion use the arm to score a circle.  Next, move the cutting blade in approximately one cm and score a second, smaller circle before moving the suction cup.

Remove the cutter and score several lines across the inner circle, dividing the area into squares.  Make small radial cuts in the outer rim, then tap the middle of the scored portion from the underside and gently knock the glass out from the inner circle and remove.

Roller blinds are also less fiddly to open and close than many other types of blinds, making them a good choice for children’s bedrooms, or for people who have trouble operating other sorts of blinds with more delicate and complicated lowering and raising systems.

Many companies offer a bespoke service and will make roller blinds to measure, offering more flexibility to customers. Roller blinds can be made from a variety of different materials, from linen and silk to more durable PVC or pre-stiffened fabric, giving the customer an extensive choice depending on the use of the blind, and what room it is located in.

Some blind makers offer an especially personalised service in that they will print a photograph of choice, in black or white or colour, onto the fabric of the roller blind.

Bespoke garden rooms can be made to fit snugly into the corner of most gardens and can even be fitted with a lantern roof to make them especially attractive when the lights are switched on at night.

Garden rooms provide the homeowner with some extra space that can be used in all weathers and can be enjoyed by the whole family. Children love playing in them and they are ideal garden offices or garden studios for adults who need to work.

Garden rooms can be specially designed to suit all tastes and are fully insulated so that even in the winter they can be used. They make a cost-effective alternative to a full-blown extension and can be erected quickly and easily, as they are self-contained units and do not need to be fixed to the house walls.

Garden rooms come with full electric wiring fitted and you can treat them just the same as any other room in the house. If you need a separate place to work away from a big and noisy family and they are a convenient solution for garden offices or garden studios.

On the other hand, they are godsend if you just want a place to get away from it all for a couple of hours.

The supplier of the ready mixed concrete will have some questions for you:

•    How much do you need? Calculate the volume in cubic meters. Ask for between a 4% and 10% excess of what you have calculated, working out the amount from length, thickness and width required for the specific job. The extra amount takes into account things such as the spreading of formwork, over-excavation and wastage.

•    Which formulation of concrete do you need? The simplest way to answer this question is to tell the supplier what the concrete is for. Whether it is footings, a driveway or the standing for a shed, the supplier will be able to advise the appropriate mix for the task.

•    Where are you? When you supply your address alert the concrete supplier to any access issues on site. Is there restricted room? Would a large lorry fit in the driveway? Check the length of the lorry’s cement chute. On average, the flexible chute that pumps out the concrete is three to four metres long. Will this stretch far enough for your requirements?

Before the concrete delivery arrives consider where the lorry will park. Are ‘No Parking’ signs necessary? Will it cause an obstruction? Is the ground too soft to support a heavy lorry? Perhaps you will need to ask neighbours to move their vehicles.

Finally, don’t order the concrete until you are ready. Ensure all excavation and essential formwork is in place and that the tools you need are close to hand. If you are moving the concrete in wheelbarrows, lay planks to avoid ruining lawns with ruts and spillage. Speed things up by gathering together as many friends with wheelbarrows as you can find.