Silicone is one of the most important parts of fitting a kitchen or bathroom. After many years you will find your silicone sealant has failed, gone yellow or black because of black mould. Like all sealants, they will always fail over time because water always finds a way. The best … Read more
Do it yourself books are a great way for beginners to learn, experiment and become more experienced. The best DIY books will help you with home improvements, but more importantly, they will help you maintain your home and become a better all-round handyperson. All featured DIY books are written by … Read more
If you have a radiator that feels hot at the bottom and cold at the top then you need to bleed your radiator. Bleeding your radiator is a very simple DIY task, but you will need a radiator key. Once you have allowed the air to escape from your radiator … Read more
There are many ways to clean bricks on your house, in the garden and on the floor. Bricks are made of clay and blasted in a big kiln, so they are porous over time moss and algae will take hold and start to grow on the face of the bricks. … Read more
Depending on the type of wallpaper you have used will determine if the walls are going to be smooth enough to paint. Lining paper and chip paper are all thick sheets designed to make a wall look smoother, these types of wallpapers are used for damaged walls. If your walls … Read more
Yes, but first you have to remove the varnish and oils because they are designed to be waterproof and will make the paint undercoat (separate). Before undercoating your wood you must sand the wood so the paint will adhere to the wood below. If you just paint over oils, varnishes … Read more
A black water stain on your ceiling or walls is a “HUGE” eyesore. Water stains are generally on the ceiling because pipes and roofs leak from time to time. The longer you leave the leak the larger the stain will become. Best Way To Clean Water Stains From Ceilings And … Read more
A good wood filler will make all the difference to your damaged wooden furniture and wooden accessories around the home. But, finding the best wood filler for the right job among so many brands will take a lot of experimenting. So, I have listed the best wood filler/s that set … Read more
Smoke alarms are the most important part of any households fire safety measures. When your fire alarm starts beeping you “MUST” change the batteries. Although, by law, fire alarms and smoke detectors should be wired into the electrical mains. So, a smoke detector has two power supplies battery and an … Read more
Die and angle grinders are two of the most popular grinder types out there, and you can be confident of getting either or both in most professional woodworking workshops. But, while it is common to find many woodworkers using the two for similar jobs, they are different tools meant for … Read more