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Adhesive
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Adhesives and Bonding
- The best joining is accomplished with
adhesives, in conjunction with screws, nails |
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Bricks & Brickwork
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Cleaning up
- You've just finished your brick masterpiece and now its time to clean up
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Paving -
Brick paving can be installed over existing concrete ...
Purpose Made Bricks -
Often a project calls for a "purpose made" brick to create a special
feature or ...
Stretcher or Header?
- When laying bricks or discussing bonds it is important to know what a
"Stretcher" and ...
Brick Types - Brick manufacturers
use three main processes to produce bricks. |
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Calculations
& Measuring
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Converter -
Here's a handy metric converter that converts sizes from 1/64" (0.40mm)
up to 1" (25.4mm).
Divide
150mm into 4 Equal Parts - not as difficult as you
might think.
Draw A Curve Using
Scrap - Ever needed to cut a curve at the end of a piece of plywood
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Find the Area of an
Irregular Shape - Finding the area
of an irregular shape can be a bit daunting.
Find The Centre Of
A Circle - Finding the centre of
a circle is often necessary ....
Find The Centre Of
A Line - Sometimes you may need to find the exact centre of a line you
have drawn on a plan.
Triangulation
- square up easily
Water finds
its own level ... so put it to use. |
Cleaning
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Refrigerator
and Freezer Odours - Odours may
be caused by food left too long, "strong" foods ... |
Concrete & Cement
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Cement Rendering - Conversion
of a garage to workroom or living space or renovation ...
Cement Safety - Here are a few
common sense tips that can prevent problems
Concreting and Cementing Tips -
There's a trick to every trade ... here is a selection for
concreting
How To Mix Concrete - Concrete is
made from cement, sand, gravel and water.
Mixing Concrete - When mixing
concrete make a little well in the middle of the dry cement.
Mortar Colour - Mortar generally
represents about 15% of the total visible area of brickwork
Premixed Concrete - How many bags
do you need? |
Cutting Wheel
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Choosing the
right wheel for your job - There are four basic types of Angle Grinder wheel categorised by ... |
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Dents
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Removing
Dents in Timber - Dents are depressed layers of wood caused
by hard impacts. |
Door
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Fix
a Door That Won't Latch -
A door should close and latch with a gentle push or pull. |
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Shortening A Door -
Sometimes it might become necessary for you to shorten |
Downpipe
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Gutter & Downpipe repair - most galvanised iron guttering and downpipe will rust in time.
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Drains
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Clogged Drains?
- To avoid clogging drains, use a drain
strainer ...
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Fire
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Fire Safety -
Research has shown that, two out of three home fires start in kitchens.
Smoke Detectors -
Smoke
detectors are life savers but putting them in the wrong place in your home is as
good as .... |
Floor
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Repair
A Concrete Floor - Old bathroom and laundry floors often lose their
surface ... |
Flyscreen
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Make your own aluminium flyscreens
- Save money and do it yourself.
Patching a hole in metal flyscreen - No
matter how you decide to repair holes in your screens, the patch will show. |
Furniture
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Repainting
Metal Furniture - Remove general soil and grit with detergent and
water.
Simple
furniture repairs - Most furniture is assembled with glue, flush or mortised joints,
screws and nails. |
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Garden
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Essential Elements -
Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen can be obtained from the air and water but all
other ...
Garlic Spray - Make your own environmentally friendly Garlic Spray.
Herbs - Home growing of herbs is gaining in popularity as more and
more herbs are being enjoyed dried in fragrant ...
Less Impact, More Fun
- For many homeowners, taking care of your lawn and landscape implies
using ...
Retaining Walls - Retaining Walls Help Create New Space in Your
Backyard
Slug Control -
Slugs can cause havoc to plants in your garden. Slugs cause the most
damage on young plants ... |
Glass
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Crystal
and Glass - The
"crystal" that's used in fine glassware is actually
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Repairing broken
glass - check with your local glazier to determine the thickness and
type of glass you should use. |
Grinder
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Choosing the right wheel for your job.
- There are four basic types of Angle Grinder wheel categorised by
application or ... |
Gutter
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Downpipe & Gutter repair
- most galvanised iron guttering and downpipe
will rust in time. |
Gyprock
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Gyprock
Repair - small holes - Small hole repairs are for holes
left behind by picture frames ...
Gyprock
Repair - medium holes - Medium sized hole repairs generally require some sort of backing
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Gyprock
Repair - large holes - Large holes in Gyprock need special
attention. |
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Heating
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Electric
Heater Hints - Half the deaths and one-third of the injuries resulting
from electric heater fires occur at night ...
Kerosene Heater Hints
- Kerosene heaters are not as prevalent as they used to be, but ...
Wood Heater Hints -
The wood stove or fireplace must be installed according to existing
building codes |
Hinge
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Perfect Hinges - When fitting hinges, measurements and clearances make
very little difference if you do not ... |
Hole
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Drilling A Perpendicular
Hole - Drilling a perfectly perpendicular hole can be a real
challenge.
In
Flyscreen - How To Repair - No matter how you decide to repair holes in
your screens, the patch will show.
In Gyprock - small - How
To Repair - Small hole repairs are for holes left behind by
picture frames ...
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Gyprock - medium - How To Repair ... Medium sized hole repairs
generally require some sort of backing ...
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Gyprock - large - How To Repair ... Large holes in Gyprock need special
attention. |
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Ladder
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Ladder Safety - Getting up on a ladder
is potentially dangerous. |
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Make
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Make
a Laminated Cutting Board
... A laminated cutting board adds functionality to any kitchen ...
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Nail
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American Nail Sizes
- When describing nail sizes, Americans use an English penny.
Hide That Nail
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Do not use nails with a flat head. Drive the nail in flush with the ...
Nailing Tips - To avoid
splitting wood when working near the end ...
Nail Types - Nailing is the most basic and most commonly used means
of attaching ... |
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Painting
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Applicators -
The quality of your paint job depends as much on the applicators as it
does on the paint.
Basic
Paint Techniques - Although the paint shaker/mixer at the store
where you purchased your paint ...
Colour
Match - Why doesn't the paint I get match the
colour chip?
Coverage -
How much
paint will I need for my project?
Enamel or Acrylic
- How
do I know if the paint on my walls is enamel or acrylic?
Lead Paint
- How do I know if there is lead in the existing paint?
Painting List -
Make sure you have everything you need before you get started ... check
this shopping list.
Peeling Paint -
Spot peeling
sometimes occurs on the sides of a weatherboard house in areas exposed to the sun's heat.
Prime or Undercoat?
- Do
I need to prime or undercoat?
Removing Paint or Varnish
- Most home renovation jobs require
you to remove ...
Repainting
Metal Furniture - Remove general soil and grit with detergent and
water. |
Paving
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Brick Paving -
Brick paving can be installed over existing concrete ... |
Pine
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Fixing
Pine Wall Panelling - You can add warmth and atmosphere to your home,
easily, with solid pine wall panelling. |
Plumbing
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Cutting Pipe Squarely
- If you're doing any sort of pipe cutting, either plastic, copper or
galvanised ... |
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Repair
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Concrete
Floor - Old bathroom and laundry floors often lose their
surface ...
Furniture
- simple repairs ... most
furniture is assembled with glue, flush or mortised joints, screws and
nails.
Gutter
& Downpipe ... most
galvanised iron guttering and downpipe will rust in time.
Hole
in Gyprock - small ... Small hole
repairs are for holes left behind by picture frames ...
Hole
in Gyprock - medium ... Medium sized hole repairs generally require some sort of backing
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Hole in
Gyprock - large ... Large holes in
Gyprock need special attention.
Hole in Metal
Flyscreen - No matter how you decide to repair holes in your screens, the
patch will show.
Popped Nail In Plasterboard ... The heads of nails used to fasten
plasterboard to studs have ...
Roof
- Your roof will probably be of clay or concrete tiles, sheet metal
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Roof
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Roof
Repair ... Your roof will probably be of clay or concrete tiles,
sheet metal ... |
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Safety
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Cement Safety - Here are a
few common sense tips that can prevent problems
Electric
Heater Safety - Half the deaths and one-third of the injuries
resulting from electric heater fires occur at night ...
Extension Ladder
Safety - They say, " It's not the fall that gets you ..... "
Fire Safety -
Research has shown that, two out of three home fires start in kitchens.
Kerosene Heater Safety
- Kerosene heaters are not as prevalent as they used to be, but ...
Ladder Safety - Getting up on a ladder
is potentially dangerous.
Smoke Detectors - Smoke detectors are life savers but putting them in
the wrong place in your home is as ...
Wood Heater Safety -
The wood stove or fireplace must be installed according to existing
building codes |
Sandpaper
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Sandpaper Cracking? -
When sanding a curved surface by hand, the sandpaper tends to crack |
Saw
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Hand Saw Types - With so many types of specialized handsaws available,
it's hard to know which one ... |
Screw
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Basics
- Although there are many
types of screws, the four everyday basic ones are ...
Extract
a Stripped Screw or Bolt - One of the most frustrating things to happen
during a project is ...
Loose
Screws - It is common for holding screws
in latches and hinges to refuse to tighten in the hole
Measuring A Screw -
Screws are measured in length as shown at ...
Pilot Hole Sizes
For Wood Screws - As the upper part of the shanks of wood screw are
unthreaded, clearance holes ... |
Sealant
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Sealant -
Applying Correctly ... Some sealant tubes come with a fixed nozzle |
Security
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Home
Security Survey ... As crime increases, so does the need to upgrade
the security of your home.
Windows - Windows and
doors left open for a quick trip to the shops or to ... |
Slugs
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Slug Control -
Slugs can cause havoc to plants in your garden. Slugs cause the most
damage on young plants ... |
Soldering
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Soldering Small Jobs
- A small
disposable cup is a handy holding tool for small soldering jobs where
you need ... |
Steps
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Steps ... Steps are an easy way to change levels |
Stud
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Find A Stud In Your Wall - If you're installing heavy objects to a
plasterboard wall, such as, shelves .... |
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Tile
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Tile
Calculator - Use this table to find out how many tiles you'll need for
your project |
Timber
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About Plywood - Plywood is an extremely versatile product that has
wide applications in both the ...
Avoid Splitting
Fine Timber - It's frustrating, when that fine piece of timber splits as you drive a nail in.
Basic Woodworking
Joints - Perhaps the most important factor that makes or breaks a
project is the joinery
Building
With Treated Pine - Galvanised
bolts, washers and screws should be used when building with treated pine.
Common Defects In Wood - No matter what species of timber you use, you
will undoubtedly come across ...
Removing
Dents in Timber - Dents are
depressed layers of wood caused by hard impacts.
Pressure
Treated Pine - Wood is a great building
material
Treated Pine Hazard
Levels - There are different ratings of treated pine, ranging from
Hazard Level Code 1 (H1) |
Toilet
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Unclogging
a Toilet - Try a toilet plunger if drain cleaner has not
removed the clog. |
Tools
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Basic Hand Tools -
There is a wide variety of Woodworking tools available on the market.
Hand Saw Types - With so many types of specialized handsaws available,
it's hard to know which one ... |
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Vinegar
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Some Creative Uses for Vinegar - Vinegar is not
just for Fish 'n Chips! |
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Wallpaper
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Stripping
Wallpaper - There are two basic methods of stripping
wallpaper, depending on the type of paper. |
Walls
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Building a Dry Stone
Wall - Dry stone walls are not
only beautiful ...
Plugging Walls - Picture rails are out of fashion in most modern homes
and walls have to be plugged with a variety ... |
Water
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Saving Water - In many communities where drought conditions exist,
officials may recommend measures to restrict ... |
Window
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Sash Windows - A sash is the frame that
surrounds and secures the glass of a window.
Security - Windows and
doors left open for a quick trip to the shops or to ...
Sticky Sash Window
- Almost all sliding sashes, whether vertically hung or horizontal, tend
to stick at times. |
Wire
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Wire Gauge - Metals and
alloys used for wire making are chosen for high tensile strength and
ductility |
Woodworking
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Plywood Cutting Tips
- Plywood tends to chip the most when cut across its width (grain).
Quick Guide - Do you need to make long straight cuts in plywood but
don't have a table saw?
Squaring Up Larger Projects - When building large cabinets, cupboards or shelves squaring up can be
a bit of a problem. |
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