Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "It's here my first official How To with Dean guide 🙌🏾 And I'm starting with changing a plug socket This has been the most requested guide so I thought I’d kick off with it The tools required are: Socket tester Electrical screwdriver Voltage tester ( optional but recommended) I would recommend that you SAVE this post for later 🔹 Socket testers in, different testers have different lighting sequences so check the instructions with you
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "It's here my first official How To with Dean guide 🙌🏾 And I'm starting with changing a plug socket This has been the most requested guide so I thought I’d kick off with it The tools required are: Socket tester Electrical screwdriver Voltage tester ( optional but recommended) I would recommend that you SAVE this post for later 🔹 Socket testers in, different testers have different lighting sequences so check the instructions with you
302.8K viewsApr 10, 2024
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Dean | Home Improvements & DIY (@casadelacommodore)’s videos with original sound - Dean | Home Improvements & DIY
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Dean | Home Improvements & DIY (@casadelacommodore)’s videos with original sound - Dean | Home Improvements & DIY
17.3K views10 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "I promised you easy tips and hacks this year and here we go! This hack is so simple and it makes fixing and adjusting your laser lever so simple I wouldn’t be without my laser level Do you have one? Will you be trying this hack? Don’t forget to LIKE and FOLLOW DIY | Home Decor | Home Improvements | Home Renovation | Power Tools - Dean . . . . ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #diytips #homereno #powertoolsarefun #laserleveltricks #laserlevel"
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "I promised you easy tips and hacks this year and here we go! This hack is so simple and it makes fixing and adjusting your laser lever so simple I wouldn’t be without my laser level Do you have one? Will you be trying this hack? Don’t forget to LIKE and FOLLOW DIY | Home Decor | Home Improvements | Home Renovation | Power Tools - Dean . . . . ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #diytips #homereno #powertoolsarefun #laserleveltricks #laserlevel"
2.1M viewsMar 27, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | So here’s the story so far with my dining room makeover I started a project in the summer but I left it behind to do work in the garden... | Instagram
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | So here’s the story so far with my dining room makeover I started a project in the summer but I left it behind to do work in the garden... | Instagram
34.3K views6 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "I built a log store and fitted a wood burner So I need to prepare some wood Yes I know it's getting warmer but I need to split some logs I bought a stand for my log splitter and it fits perfectly Wood Burner | Log Store | Log Splitter #logsplitter #woodstove #diytips #singledad"
Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "I built a log store and fitted a wood burner So I need to prepare some wood Yes I know it's getting warmer but I need to split some logs I bought a stand for my log splitter and it fits perfectly Wood Burner | Log Store | Log Splitter #logsplitter #woodstove #diytips #singledad"
31.6K viewsApr 11, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Dining Room part 11 I’m still going back to show my steps of how I did my dining room In this part, it’s the final finish for the floor... | Instagram
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Dining Room part 11 I’m still going back to show my steps of how I did my dining room In this part, it’s the final finish for the floor... | Instagram
52.4K views5 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Dear Algorithm please send this women or men young or old who needs help with DIY and household tasks. Guide them to my dad showed me series where I have step by step guide of how to do many household jobs Tell them to like and follow for more"
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Dear Algorithm please send this women or men young or old who needs help with DIY and household tasks. Guide them to my dad showed me series where I have step by step guide of how to do many household jobs Tell them to like and follow for more"
185.6K views3 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Just a quick PSA to those who put off doing those home projects Now is the time! Just some clips of me building my alcove shelves I love doing step by step guides to help everyone else do theirs Follow along for more inspiration ✨ How To Guides | Home Renovation | Alcove Shelves #diytips #homeimprovement #singledad"
40.1K viewsMar 23, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Is there always something to repair or fix in a house? My fan in the oven went faulty so I replaced it I'm not telling anybody to do... | Instagram
26.6K viewsFeb 19, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Comment the word "tools" (Instagram only) and I’ll send you the link Welcome to another episode of Dad Showed Me and today we are changing... | Instagram
56K views7 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Dear Algorithm Please bring me all new homeowners and all those new DIYers who wish to tackle household tasks like changing plug sockets,... | Instagram
11.9K views5 months ago
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Dean Commodore on Instagram: "Just sharing this quick and easy tip to get rid of maggots and flies this summer so spread the word in your stories 😊 ☀️Firstly clean your bin ( very important) ☀️ Then disinfect or bleach it I used @lovezoflora (not a sponsor) ☀️ Soak some pieces of bread in vinegar (any type will do) Relax and have a bug free summer This is a great way to use up stale bread You can always add more pieces if the ones at the bottom dry up or just spray vinegar over the rubbish Have
16.3M viewsMay 30, 2024
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Comment the word : Link and I'll send you everything I used in the video I changed a radiator valve in this video Another highly requested video I hope this helps someone. Follow for more Dad showed me #dadshowedme #diytips"
79.6K views4 months ago
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Is there always something to repair or fix in a house? My fan in the oven went faulty so I replaced it I'm not telling anybody to do the same get a professional in! I'm just letting everybody know we don’t have to throw stuff out and fill up landfills when stuff can be repaired Don't you agree? Repairs | Home Maintenance | DIY #diytips #singledad #cookerrepair | Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle
Feb 19, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Here's a Dad showed me quickly how to remove a sticky label without tearing it Simply use a hairdryer If you found this video helpful make sure you share it with someone who needs to know! Dad Showed Me | Handy Tip | Life Hack #diytips #dadshowedme"
35K views6 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Dear algorithm, Please send this to students and young adults who moved out and realised nobody taught them how to fix a leak, hang a shelf, or reset a fuse box. Guide them to my Dad Showed Me series, where I have made step by step guides for tackling so many household and diy jobs. Let them know that each video has enough detail to guide them through each and every task in simple and methodical way. And lastly tell them to hit the li
960.1K views4 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Part 5 of my dining room series I’m taking down my blinds, draining and removing my radiator In the next part I’ll be fitting my £400 radiator that cost me £40 Dining Room | Home Renovation | DIY Dad #homeimprovement #diytips #radiator #singledad #nocass"
12.7K views10 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Hi my name is Dean 👋🏾 Now is probably a good time to reintroduce myself I'm a single Dad I left London with my 2 children and moved to Suffolk Many of you may know my story but I'm sure a fair few of you don't I have been renovating and updating our 1930s house I love doing DIY and I love sharing my knowledge and passing on any tips and tricks I've done so much but I still have several projects to tackle So stick around why don't ya
142.8K viewsSep 12, 2024
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | Spend less time chasing trends, more time building spaces worth stopping for Good things grow where you put in effort whether it’s a home,... | Instagram
16.9K views5 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "2024 in review what a year! I've done several major projects like Alcove Shelves Log Store Built a Pergola And Wood Panelling in the hallway I haven't even included the other stuff live work in the garden and spray painting everything that moves 😂 So glad to have the best followers and I get such lovely and encouraging messages of support on a daily basis 2025 looks to be my biggest yet as I have Shed/home office to build Dining room
115K viewsJan 1, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | I’ve had quite a few new followers lately so I thought it was a good opportunity to reintroduce myself I'm Dean a single Dad renovating my... | Instagram
101.1K views4 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Not to be dramatic but building a Pergola with a roof has to be the best thing I ever did last year in my garden I am so pleased I did it and as yes a roof is a must in my opinion Pergola | Garden Makeover | Renovation #pergola #gardenbuilding #gardenroom #singledad"
43.7K viewsMar 16, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Another view of my hall and stairway transformation Nevermind the heartache of fitting the stair runner It was all worth it in the end Stairs Transformation | Hallway | DIY #diyideas #hallwayinspo #stairrunner #treron"
40.1K viewsFeb 21, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle | I think light in a room can often get overlooked or neglected I changed my original light fitting to this lovely antique brass one It... | Instagram
13.9K views4 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Comment: Link and I'll send you the direct link Another episode of that showed me this time we are removing a radiator This is so handy if you need to remove your radiator so you can paint or decorate behind it This will probably save you £100 in plumber fees It’s pretty simple to do Make sure you like and follow for more Dad showed me #dadshowedme #removeradiator"
25.6K views5 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Part 3 of my stair runner series Now all the paint is up it’s time to sand, fill and prime the stairs As I said in the video I used Zinsser for the primer and I prefer the lightweight filler so another coat of primer and straight onto the painting in part 4 see you next time Stair Runner | Home Renovation | Priming #singledad #stairrunner #homedecor #diydad #priming #zinsserprimer #"
39.6K viewsFeb 3, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "I'm after a bit of help for a change I've panelled my hallway and painted it this lovely treron green I’m so happy with the results but I’ve got one more situation that I’m undecided about Should I colour match my dado rail and skirting board green? Well also the architraves and moulding around the doors Let me know your thoughts Hallway Makeover | Painting | Colour Matching #diytips #homerenovation #singledad"
19.9K viewsMar 7, 2025
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Time to change my sink waste Note to self do not buy pop up sink or basin wastes they get seized hope everybody liked my step by step guide to changing your bathroom sink basin waste No need to call a plumber do it yourself and save money Not a bad process to replace it I’m pretty pleased with the results Is anybody else brave enough to have a go at changing their sink waste? Sink Waste | Maintenance | Plumbing #basinwaste #sinkwaste
44.4K views9 months ago
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Dean Commodore | DIY, Home, Garden & Lifestyle on Instagram: "Yes part 4 If you haven’t seen the other parts please search back in our feed and start watching there We are almost there now so I needed to tidy up the front of the shelves, fill in all of the holes and gaps Filler and decorators caulk is your best friend here Filler for covering the screws and caulk to go around the edges Let everything dry! Prime the wood so you will get a better finish I was kindly gifted some primer from the lov
16K viewsMar 12, 2024
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