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Category: Repairs

relaying paving to cover a bump or dip
Projects

How to Repair Dips and Bumps in Paving Yourself

Posted on September 15, 2016January 26, 2017 by Michael Klements

Dips and dumps in paving form for a number of reasons, sometimes the ground underneath the paving is not properly compacted when it is installed,…

calculating correct drain slope angle
Projects

How to Calculate the Slope of your Drain Pipe, Prevent Clogging

Posted on September 13, 2016January 26, 2017 by Michael Klements

The slope of your drain pipe is an important part of any new plumbing installation. If the slope is too gradual then your drain will…

cleaning blocked shower head
Cleaning

Effortlessly Clean a Blocked Shower Head

Posted on September 8, 2016February 6, 2017 by Michael Klements

Has your shower head started spraying in different directions or have some holes become blocked. This is due to mineral deposits which have built up and stopped…

Flipping Furniture
Projects

Make Money by Flipping Furniture, Get Paid For Your Hobby

Posted on August 19, 2016March 7, 2017 by Michael Klements

Flipping furniture is a great way for a DIY enthusiast to make a bit of extra cash on the side, however, you need to know…

Get Rid of Unwanted Wall Anchors
Hacks

Get Rid of Unwanted Wall Anchors, An Easy Trick To Hide Them

Posted on August 5, 2016March 15, 2017 by Michael Klements

A common problem encountered when remodeling is removing the wall anchors used for mounting shelves, racks and accessories. If they can’t be covered with new…

Projects

Patch Drywall like a Pro

Posted on July 20, 2016April 20, 2017 by Michael Klements

People often avoid projects which involve repairing or modifying drywall because a bad patch up job really looks terrible. Here are some tips and tricks which…

bitumen tape repair
Repairs

Repair Leaks In Roof Sheeting

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Michael Klements

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…

plug carpet repair
Repairs

Repair A Carpet Cigarette Burn

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Michael Klements

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…

replace car tyre
Repairs

Change A Car Tyre

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Michael Klements

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…

changing motor oil
Projects

Change Your Vehicle’s Motor Oil

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Michael Klements

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…

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