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With rain and more rain forecast for this weekend, now could be the perfect time to get all of those jobs that need doing around the house out of the way.

But have you got all the right tools for the job?

7 useful tips for planning your garden from PR landscapes:

1. Think about what you would like in your garden - decking & Grass, a stone patio and grass, or all stone.

 2. If you prefer grass, then check that you have the room for boarders down each side. Have you decide on which plants, trees or scrubs you would like? Have you thought about the maintenance of the flower beds? Have you considered the conditions of the ground for grass?

Old plastic guttering is easy to remove but cast-iron guttering is extremely heavy and the edge can be sharp, so it takes to people to remove it. Following the four easy steps below should help.

1. Drive large nails into the fascia board beneath a section of guttering at either end to hold it and prevent it falling.

2. Cut through the bolts joining two sections of gutters with a hacksaw then tap them out with a nail punch and hammer.

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It is possible to mount cables on the surface of a wall with clips, or run them through plastic trunking nailed or screwed to the wall – some types are even self-adhesive. You should route them along skirting boards and around doors and window frames to make them less conspicuous. However, if you are looking for a neat and polished finish you should try to conceal these cables.

More and more homeowners are coming to the site for advice and opinion on all things to do with the home. If you’re passionate about your work, and you fancy yourself as a bit of a writer, why not become a guest blogger on our site. You can write about areas of interest and give members of the public useful advice on how to look after their home. Think of it as your very own ‘column.’

The benefits include:

• Increased presence throughout the site