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Welcome To Our Newest Team Member
Contract signed, sealed, delivered... join us in welcoming Jason to the UIL team!
Jul 7, 20241 min read


How To Repair Peeling Paint
This is my tried and tested method for repairing areas of peeling paint without resorting to scraping the entire wall!
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Scribing a Worktop: What It Is, Why It’s Used, and When to (or not) Do It
If you’re embarking on a kitchen renovation or installing new countertops, you might encounter the term "scribing."
Jun 19, 20243 min read


How to find the correct height for garden fences
It's summer and we are all rushing outside to improve our garden spaces while the sun is shining. But before we start on the aesthetics...
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Upcycle Interiors LTD - Meet The Weymouth Handyman With The Big Red Van
Hey there! So if you are new to Upcycle Interiors or haven't had the pleasure of using our services yet, let me introduce myself!
Apr 29, 20242 min read
UIL's Upcycled Cordless Paint Stirrer
What do you do when you have old tools that need a new lease of life? Put them to work of course! Director Mark's grandad gave him lots...
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Unlocking Home Value: Your Guide to Renovation and Refurbishment in Weymouth
Are you a savvy homeowner in Weymouth looking to enhance the value and beauty of your property? If so, you're in the right place! Home...
Mar 25, 20243 min read


10 Easy DIY Home Renovation Projects to Transform Your Space
Are you looking to give your home a fresh new look without breaking the bank? DIY home renovation projects are a great way to upgrade...
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Discover the Magic of Upcycling: Giving New Life to Old Things with Driftline Designs UK
In a world where being kind to the environment is becoming more and more important, there's a cool idea called upcycling that's making a...
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Essential Tools Every Handyman Should Have: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you a DIY enthusiast ready to tackle home renovations and refurbishments head-on? Whether you're a seasoned handyman or just starting...
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Unlocking Safety and Style: Understanding Slip Resistance in Building and Decorating
In the world of home improvement, safety is just as important as style. Whether you're revamping your living room or sprucing up your...
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Top Tips For Keeping Your DIY Area Tidy
Doing odd jobs yourself can be greatly rewarding - until it comes to cleaning up after! Here are some of my top DIY tips for keeping the...
Feb 21, 20242 min read


About Upcycle Interiors Ltd
UIL always provides free, no obligation, detailed written quotations (not estimates) and a fixed price for every job (anything verbal is...
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Pole Dancing
Dancing around a pole really does make the time fly by! No, not that sort of pole! An extension pole for a roller cage – when painting...
Nov 6, 20231 min read


UIL is 5 years old!
Happy birthday to us! Trying to find relevant UK statistics for the amount of years that a typical (similar) company lasts for has proven...
Oct 22, 20231 min read


Emulsion: Trade Paint vs Contract Paint vs Retail Paint
Trade vs Contract paint (Emulsion), it’s one of those things that seems to have the audience split. Different people and various online...
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Who’s the new kid on the block?
“Pssst, have you seen the new kid in school? Hey, look at him! Ohhhhh, who is that, what is his name? Wow what a big shiny chisel!”...
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Problem Solving: DAMP
They say every day is a learning day, so hopefully this blog teaches you something pretty basic and pretty useful! Salt – it attracts...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Common Misconceptions: Mould
It is a common misconception that you can chuck a bit of household bleach over the mould around your shower tray or at the edge of the...
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Deposits (& Mental Health Again!)
When you’re already feeling ill, down and low on energy then someone knocking you back, cancelling on you last minute, rejecting you, or...
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Hair-raising Bathroom Electrics
A space saving design solution UIL utilised back in 2018/2019 was to install a washing machine in a bathroom. This is a common design...
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Limco (no, not Limbo)
Sometimes it does feel like we are living in a limbo…. So any time you can bring order to the chaos it is probably a good idea to do so!...
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Mental Strength, Mental Health
You are what you say you are… It sounds silly but it is true. Anyone who has ever changed career will have realised it is true. At first...
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Condensation Chaos
Water causes the most damage to buildings! Even above fire! Most people are interested and surprised to learn this. That dripping gutter...
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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