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    • Decorating & PaintingIn this section we cover all the common painting and decorating jobs including how to hang wallpaper on walls, around light switches and around window reveals, how to prepare surfaces for any and all decorating jobs, how to fill holes and cracks, what different types of paint, varnish and stain there are, how to tile and grout walls and floors and also tips on interior design.
    • DIY Basics
    • Exterior Home Improvement
      • Decking, Paving, Patios and DrivewaysWhatever the plan for your garden you are certainly going to have to include some form of garden surface or garden landscaping. Here there is lots of practical information about all these options, from paving to patios or decking to driveways. We also cover all you need to know about garden fencing. This is your comprehensive guide to hard landscaping.
      • Roofing and GuttersHere you’ll find all the information about your roof you could ever need including gutters and chimneys ‘under one roof’! We cover the types of roof, their construction and how to maintain or repair them. We provide all the information you need on fitting, maintain or fixing your gutters in simple easy to follow projects. There is comprehensive information on looking after and repairing your chimney too.
    • Gardening and LandscapingComprehensive Information About how to Garden and Landscape
    • Heating systemsThis section includes links to all of our General Heating, Central Heating and Boilers DIY projects and tutorials and tackles subjects including air locks in pipework, the different types of heating system found in the home, how to drain down and diagnose faults in heating systems, using copper piping and diagnosing and fixing radiator problems.
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    • Interior Home Improvement
      • Doors & WindowsIn this section we cover all aspects of doors, windows and conservatories and look at topics including how to hang a door or how to fit a door liner, how to paint different types of doors including garage doors and ledge and brace doors, how to fit and remove double glazed windows and many other topics
        • Doors
        • WindowsKeep your windows in great condition with our help and ideas – including how to replace or repair a window, as well as advice on choosing the right roof windows.
      • Kitchens
      • Tiles and TilingIn this section of our site you will find guides on how to lay ceramic, porcelain and quarry-type tiles on walls and floors and then how to grout them correctly to ensure they are waterproof, how to remove old ceramic tiles, how to correctly fix to tiles to ensure they do not break and many other topics.
      • Walls, Floors and CeilingsEverything you need to know about Walls, Floors and Ceilings for the DIY Enthusiast
    • Lighting, Electrical & Security
      • ElectricalConquer the most common electrical issues in your home with our expert advice including brushing up on the basics, learning how to fit sockets and an external power supply, and checking your electrics are safe.
      • Home Electronics & Automation
      • LightingBrighten your home with stylish lighting – from practical task lighting like spotlights to ambient statement ceiling lights, our advice will help you choose.
      • Safety & securitySecure your home and keep your family safe with fire, gas and security alarms that use the most up-to-date innovative technology. Our guides will help you create a safe and secure home.
    • PlumbingThis page includes links to all of our guides and tips tutorials on Plumbing DIY how to projects. In this area you will find tips and guides on all aspects of plumbing including working with copper pipe, soldering, water tanks, cisterns and valves, the different water systems found in the home, how to fit basin, bath and shower wastes, using push fit fittings, bleeding radiators and many other topics.
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      • Angle Grinders
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        • Angle Drills
        • Combo Drills
        • Hammer Drills
      • Saws
        • Reciprocating Saws
      • Routers
      • Sanders & Polishers
      • Screwdrivers
      • Impact Drivers & Wrenches
      • Nail & Staple Guns
      • Planers
      • Air Compressors & Tools
        • Air Compressors
        • Air Tools
      • Generators
      • Radios
    • Hand Tools
      • Detectors & Testers
      • Tapes & Rules
      • Screwdrivers
      • Trowels, Hawks & Floats
      • Mechanics Tools
      • Builders Tools
  • Outdoor & Garden
    • Garden Furniture
      • Garden Table & Chair Sets
      • Garden Tables
      • Garden Chairs
      • Garden Furniture Covers
      • Outdoor Cushions
      • Garden Parasols
      • Hammocks
      • Hot Tubs & Saunas
      • Garden Gazebos & Awnings
      • Outdoor Play
      • Barbecue & Accessories
        • Outdoor Cooking Fuel & Firestarters
          • Grilling Pellets
          • Smoker Chips
    • Garden Power Tools
      • Chainsaws
      • Hedge Trimmers
      • Garden Shredders
      • Grass Trimmers & Strimmers
      • Leaf Bowers & Garden Vacs
      • Lawnmowers
      • Pressure Washers
      • Power Log Splitters
  • Painting & Decorating
    • Decorating Tools & Supplies
      • Paint Brushes
      • Paint Rollers
    • Paint & Wood Treatments
      • Interior emulsion
      • Interior wood care
  • Heating&Plumbing
    • Air Treatment
      • Cooling Fans

Daily Archives: August 22, 2015

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Rewiring The Bathroom Fan Light

Lighting, Electrical & SecurityBy victorAugust 22, 2015Leave a comment

The bathroom fan light is a standard fixture in most bathrooms; however, these fixtures waste a lot of electricity. Among the ways to be more cost conscious about energy use is to install a bathroom fan light that allows you to have separate switches for the fan and the light so that you can turn…

An Amazing Screw that Practically Drives Itself into Materials

Projects Tips & TechniquesBy victorAugust 22, 2015Leave a comment

Except for differences in size and head style, one screw is pretty much like another, right? That’s what I thought until I took a closer look. At the recent International Builders’ Show I came across the GRK FASTENER exhibit. The company makes screws – lots of them. What’s really interesting though is how they design…

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