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How to hang a door

September 17, 2009

An old door can really date and cheapen the look of a room, but by hanging a new door you can transform a room from tired to timeless and it couldn’t be easier, quicker or cheaper to do if you follow these simple instructions!
Out with the old
To remove the old door, first put some wedges [...]

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How to lay a laminate floor

September 10, 2009

Laminate flooring can be less expensive, more suited to areas where water is a problem and it can also act as a form of sound proofing. Even better, it is so easy to install, even a DIY novice shouldn’t find it too difficult!
It’s all in the planning.
Good planning at the early stages of laying a [...]

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How to grout tiles

September 5, 2009

New grouting can be all it takes to smarten up old tiles, giving them a new lease of life. It is also the essential finishing touch for new tiling, sealing the gaps to protect against dirt and damp. Grouting doesn’t take years of experience so if you’re a DIY novice this could be just [...]

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How to fix a squeaky floor

August 28, 2009

It is one of those jobs that is put at the bottom of the “to do” list but a squeaky floor can be really annoying, especially in the middle of the night! Luckily it is a really simple job that requires very little skill, cost or time, perfect for a DIY novice!
Follow these quick and [...]

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How to Bleed a Radiator

August 21, 2009

If you notice a cold spot in your radiator or that the top of the radiator is colder than the bottom of the radiator it is likely that there is air trapped. To remove the air from the radiator, remove the cold spot and make your radiator toasty warm again all you will need to [...]

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How to make minor plaster repairs

May 13, 2009

It’s impossible, especially with children, to use a house to it’s full potential without the odd knock and bang here and there. Annoyingly lots of these bumps make small indentations that we all to often leave ‘until we’ve got time’.
Now, with these simple to follow instructions, and a spare twenty minutes your home can be [...]

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