Cleaning Tips will become a regular feature here, especially in the Spring months. Cleaning Tips: Washing machine will give you 3 short and sweet, helpful hints to make cleaning your washing machine easier. If you’ve ever washed up dirty dishes in a sink, then you know how filthy cleaning receptacles (like sinks, dishwashers and washing machines) can […]
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How To Remove Wallpaper + Prepare Walls For Painting
Removing wallpaper can be a chore even if you’ve done it before. This article is based on personal experience, with months of trial and error. During our extreme home makeover, (which took months and involved shifting an entire house load of wall paper- literally!) I learned how to remove wall paper fast, how to remove […]
What To Do When Water Pipes Burst
DIY projects knows how difficult is is to keep calm when you have a burst water pipe, frozen pipes, or other water leaks and flooding. ‘What to do when water pipes burst’ will show you how to keep the water leak safe enough to tide you over until you can get the plumber in, or […]
How To Pimp Understairs Cupboard
Having storage space under your stairs can be a good thing. However, it can make your home look dull and encourage a dated atmosphere. Everyone knows that if you have a space for junk, junk will build up until it spills over into your living areas. Now you can say no to clutter because I […]
Transform An Ugly Fireplace With Paint
I bet you didn’t know you could transform an ugly fireplace with paint - just paint! You don’t have to spend hundreds to rip out your old fireplace and replace it. We certainly didn’t have that kind of cash. We would’ve had to pay to get it taken out and taken away because it was […]
How To Repair A Dripping Tap
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to repair a dripping tap. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to prevent flooding and spilling accidents. Most modern taps have their own isolating valves. You should always turn this off (give it a quarter turn) before doing any work on your tap. If your tap doesn’t have an isolating […]
How To Properly Insulate Your Loft
This article shows you how to properly insulate your loft (attic). This is a relatively easy job and needs no DIY skill. There’s another article about insulating your pipes, floor, and windows and doors on this site. In the UK, you can apply for grants from your local council to have your loft insulated for […]
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