A sheet metal roof is a popular choice as it is cheap and versatile. Leaks in sheet metal roofs are quite common and occasionally some leak repairs may be required. Fortunately , they are easy and relatively cheap to repair as long as they are not too badly damaged. What You Will Need: Bitumen Tape…
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Repair A Carpet Cigarette Burn
Fix a cigarette burn in a carpet easily with some common household tools. What You Will Need: Hot Melt Glue Gun Scissors Craft Knife Firstly you will need to cut out the existing burn. Use a sharp craft knife and cut out a square a little larger than the burn mark. Try to cut through…
Change A Car Tyre
If you don’t have run-flat tyres or your tyre gives up completely, you may find yourself on the side of the road needing to change your own tyre. Changing a tyre is quite straight forward and most cars have all the tools required to do so along with a spare wheel. Firstly you will need…
Change Your Vehicle’s Motor Oil
Changing your vehicles motor oil is surprisingly easy and saves you time and money. You no longer need to drop your vehicle off at a service center, arrange lifts to work and collect it in the afternoon, the whole job should take less than an hour. You should be changing your motor oil every 10000…
Fix A Leaking Shower Head, Stop Dripping & Spraying
If your shower head is leaking, dripping or water is spraying out of the side while it is in use, the washer in the joint between the stem and the head is probably perished and needs to be replaced. What You Will Need To Fix A Leaking Shower Head Two Plumbing Pliers (One For The…
Keep Your Vehicle Running Smoothly
Performing regular maintenance on your vehicle keeps it in good condition, saves you loads of money in the long run and also prevents breakdowns. There is quite a lot that the average DIY fan can do to keep their vehicle in the best running condition. Remember that eventually things will start to break on your…
Which Lubricant To Use
In the past there was a choice between grease and oil, however, nowadays there is a whole aisle at the hardware store dedicated to lubricants, there are greases, oils, spray oils, lubrication sprays and finally, application specific lubricants. While a general purpose lubricant may get the job done temporarily, it is almost always better to use…
Unblock A Drain
The most common drain to get blocked is the one in the kitchen sink, although the procedure is the same for any household drain. To unblock a toilet, see this guide. Food is often rinsed off of plates and cutlery and makes its way down the plug, causing a blockage. The most common place for…
Unblock A Clogged Toilet
From time to time a toilet may become blocked due to too much toilet paper or foreign objects being flushed. In most cases, the blockage occurs in the bend in the toilet pan. The bend is designed to trap water to form an air tight barrier between the toilet and the drain so that no…
Repair A Car Tyre Puncture
A flat tyre on your car is one of the inconveniences of driving, fortunately it is a quick and relatively easy problem to fix. A puncture smaller than 7mm (1/4”) can be repaired with a plug, gashes or wide punctures should be repaired by a tyre dealer or the tyre may have to be replaced. Tools…