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One particular job that I really dislike is replacing a damaged floor tile, particularly if it's a ceramic one. But whatever the cause, the solution requires hard and careful work.
As well as DIY I count gardening as one of my other major interests. Just like 'Doing It Yourself', there are certain items of gardening equipment, material or treatments that you are never without in the shed and always at hand.
Many old homes in New Zealand have walls and ceilings that have been plastered using a method called Lath and Plaster.
Just in case you are thinking about wallpapering anytime soon here's a couple of the most common problems you might find.
Just recently I've been busy helping a relative fit out his new business showroom. Being a good DIY person he decided to do all the non compliance work himself to keep the costs down.
Since retiring I've spend a lot more time enjoying a hobby that has been a bit of a passion for years, gardening.
Burn Marks on the Kitchen Bench
I received an email over the Christmas holidays about a problem with an electric iron size burn on the surface of a Formica covered work bench. The person was quite distressed in that the surface was old (around about the 1980s) but she did not want to go
The topic for this feature is about that most basic of home repairs, clearing a blocked drain in either the kitchen or bathroom.
Recent events in Christchurch and Japan have highlighted the need of families to ensure they have Emergency Survival Kits available should a disaster occur.
Have you ever experienced anything more irritating than a dripping tap! The constant sound of water dripping on a hard surface is arguably the sound that next to your loved one snoring is the most likely to drive you mad.
One of the most popular BBQ or picnic tables seen in gardens and parks across the country is the trusty 'rustic' fitted seat unit. In this feature I will show you how to build your own.
Sometimes, however, cleaning a precious object can bring enormous pleasure. When I say precious I don't necessarily mean valuable in monetary terms, to me precious is more an emotional term!
Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.
One of the most common problems that everyone can suffer from is mould in the bathroom. Here are some handy tips for looking after your bathroom tiles.
In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.
Take a nice clean concrete driveway or pristine garage floor and what does it become? A magnet for oil! But don't worry - the Handyman is here to help!
A friend asked question last week about the best method of painting an old dining room chair with a wicker seat. Without hesitation I suggested using a tin of spray paint.
Loppers Designed with Seniors in Mind
Well it's now into January and Christmas is disappearing into the past, doesn't time fly as you get older! Anyway I hope that everyone had a fantastic Christmas and celebrated the new decade in style even if it was with a cup of cocoa and a soft biscuit
During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home.During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home. During the painting phase I noticed that a few of the windows had become s
Recently I was asked a question that crops up on a regular basis and the question is "What finish should I use on a particular piece of furniture"?
As a DIY person there are many things that you can do to deter all but the most persistent and professional burglar.
It's that time of the year again when we all suffer from an urge to spend up large on gifts, particularly those for children, why not turn the clock back a little this year and make a couple of toys for the children in your life?
A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!
As winter moves into spring its time for the home owner to do a check around his or her property for any damage caused by the depredation of winter.
Draughts are annoying and unnecessary. However, airflow is important for fueling your solid fuel and gas heaters. Find out how to change your annoying draugts into controlled airflows.
Most internal walls in New Zealand homes are hollow. This simple statement is of no particular interest until you want to fix 'something' to the wall. Learn about Hollow Wall Anchors from the Handyman himself!
Do you have any questions or queries for our resident HandyMan Chris Bennett? Find the answers here.
Is Your Back Door The Weakest Link?
It never ceases to surprise me how many people, even in this day and age and with all the publicity around opportunist crime, still leave an open invitation to opportunist thieves.
Chris Bennett - Some 'Old Fashioned' Tips
GrownUps very own Handyman offers some handy tips for covering up scratches on wooden furniture, getting paint to stick to metal or concrete, and get rid of paint smells.
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