UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERY OF SCREWS! How often have you started to do a small job in the house only to find you don’t have a suitable screw! They are either too fat, too long, not…
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Tips on How to Choose and Care for Furniture Slipcovers
Slipcover Tips How To Choose & Care For Furniture Slipcovers Choosing Your Slipcover If ou’ve got pets or children, or you simply use your furniture a lot, then look for a durable fabric that’s been…
Choosing The Right Sink Installation For Your Kitchen
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How to Use Rhythm in Decor – Tricks of The Trade When Decorating
Rhythm in Home Decor by Pamela Cole Harris Think rhythm is only important in music – as is “Gee, Mr. Clark! It’s got a good beat and I can dance to it?” Surprise! Rhythm is…
How to Find a Good Trades Person for Work
Finding a good tradesperson Finding a good trades people shouldn’t be a lottery. At Rated People we believe that a personal recommendation is what counts the most. When dealing with various trades people, take a…
How to Fit a Plasterboard Patch Over a Hole in Plasterboard
Fitting a Plasterboard Patch by Russ Ware Small holes in plasterboard, up to about 130mm across, can be filled with a small backing piece and standard filler. If you need to fill a larger hole…
How to Remove, Replace And Repoint Broken Brick
HOW TO REMOVE AND REPLACE BROKEN BRICKS by Russ Ware – DIY Extra Replacing a brick If you live in an old brick built house, it is inevitable that at some point some of…
Hints, Tips, Advice And Tricks For Restoration of Antiques, Furniture, Jewellery
Restoration – Hints, tips, advice and tricks of the trade used in the restoration of antiques, furniture, jewellery etc. Some more useful hints and tips and tricks of the trade from antique restorers. I would…
How To Deal With Common Plumbing Disasters
Common Plumbing Disasters – How to Handle Them Traditionally, plumbing is concerned with the supply of water and drainage. However, today’s plumbers also deal with heating systems, domestic appliances such as washing machines, and joints…
How to Scan a Photograph
Photograph Scanning Help Since the onset of digital cameras the need to look into your old photo box and get some classic photos scanned into your computer, becomes more and more important. Many people find…