New Home DIY

Dave Wellman travels to the trendy Shoreditch district, where he meets a couple living in a run‑down flat. He helps them restore the flat’s fireplace, working on cleaning, repairing and refurbishing the chimney and hearth to return it to its former glory.

The episode stars presenter Dave Wellman as he makes his way to Shoreditch for a hands‑on home‑improvement session. In this instalment, Dave adopts the role of a practical guide, taking viewers through a real‑world repair job set in an urban flat. The focus of the show is a couple’s flat that has fallen into disrepair, with the main feature – their fireplace – in need of serious attention. Dave visits the property, meets the owners and assesses the condition of the hearth, which has lost its original charm. He then sets about helping the pair restore the fireplace, working to bring it back to the state it once enjoyed. Throughout the segment, the programme follows Dave’s step‑by‑step approach, highlighting the tools and techniques required to revive the flue and surrounding masonry. The aim is to return the fireplace to its former glory, offering the couple a functional and aesthetically pleasing focal point for their home once more. By the end of the episode, the couple can see the tangible results of the restoration, with the fireplace looking as it did when it was first installed. The show wraps up with Dave reflecting on the process, underscoring how a bit of expertise and effort can transform a neglected feature into a renewed centrepiece.