Posted by Kate Owen
Wednesday, 3 Mar 2010
For many of us new appliances are just the tip of the iceberg when we’re renovating a home. Here are five of the best DIY blogs to go to for information when you’re looking for DIY tips or decorating inspiration.

Homes Suite Homes
The wittily named Homes Suite Homes offers a helping hand in achieving your dream home. Posts cover common queries, questions and issues on the matter of keeping your home looking its best on a tight budget.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy is a great DIY blog if you’re decorating a smaller space. With photos and how-to descriptions, find out ways to develop your flat or apartment, no matter the size.
Ikea hacker
Ikea hacker offers wonderfully innovative ways to tailor Ikea furniture to your exact needs. This DIY blog features contributions from the World Wide Web’s Ikea hackers, who’ve come up with some very interesting ways to use a Billy Bookcase!
UK DIY
This DIY blog is the social media arm of a craft uprising which is taking place in the north west of England. In its physical form DIY craft is a series of events, exhibitions and projects exploring DIY crafts across the UK.
DIY doctor’s blog
Ask your DIY questions and the DIY Doctor will give you the answer. The DIY Doctor’s website has been given the Hitwise Top 10 Award for July – December 2009!
Got your own DIY blog, or your own favourite DIY website? Let me know about it in the comments section below.