Home DIY

Eye protection, ear protection, lung protection.

think these have been my two most used/best value all things considered:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-4-section-aluminium-folding-ladder-3-17m/2005x

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-emt300-qc-300w-electric-multi-tool-kit-230-240v/804pp

What's some generally useful stuff to own to get it done? I'm going to buy a wallpaper steam stripper, some scrapey things to try and deal with textured render, what else?

Asbestos testing kit

Have you got tools?

Before buying a wallpaper steam try soaking the wall with a wet sponge - last time I went at the wall with it -the plaster beneath came off with it

Before buying a wallpaper steam try soaking the wall with a wet sponge - last time I went at the wall with it -the plaster beneath came off with it

Baffled no one has suggested this yet:
https://woodandluxury.com/shop/en/home/9-swiss-tool-cabinet.html

At about 12 grand it means it's good enough you don't need to pay for trades so actually you're saving money.

I've got a wallpaper stripper I bought to strip walls in my flat and now want to get rid of (in the sincere hope I never ever have to strip wallpaper again). One of these: https://www.toolstation.com/wagner-steamforce-2000w-wallpaper-stripper/. Put it on FB marketplace for £25 but would take £20 - from E9 or Barbican, or can cycle it elsewhere if not too far. Any interest?

If you need to remove any paint, definitely invest in a Speedheater!
You certainly won't regret it.
https://linseedpaint.com/speedheater-cobra/