INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKING THROUGH THE TAP HOLE You will need: A 10mm Pin or Centre Punch A Claw Hammer Safety Goggles & Gloves It is highly recommended that safety goggles and gloves are worn when knocking through the tap hole. Position the pin punch on the surface of the sink over the centre of the [...]
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Instructions For Knocking Through Tap Hole In Granite & Ceramic Kitchen Sinks
by Mark on 26. Jan, 2011 in DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance, How to, Kitchen DIY
Why DIY gifts make great gifts
by Margot on 25. Dec, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Bathroom design, DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance, Kitchen DIY, Kitchen design, painting
Next time you buy someone a gift, why not kill two birds with one stone by buying your loved ones a gift they will enjoy that can also be used to improve your home’s appearance? Those who enjoy DIY will appreciate DIY gifts because their present will last longer than their birthday, anniversary or Christmas [...]
Alleviate winter pains by fixing and preventing frozen water pipes
by Margot on 08. Dec, 2010 in DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance
The United Kingdom is currently experiencing bitterly cold weather conditions. This can cause a lot of discomfort and the last thing you want is to wake up one day to find your water pipes are frozen or even worse, that they have caused flooding and major damage to your home. New homeowners can take precautions [...]
20 simple ways to save water in your home
by Margot on 23. Nov, 2010 in DIY, Home improvement, News
According to the UN, water use has been growing at more than the rate twice of population increase in the last century. By 2025, 1 800 million people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity, and two-thirds of the world population could be under stress conditions. These are just a few [...]
Using accessories to transform your bathroom into a beautiful space
by Margot on 06. Oct, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance
No bathroom design is complete without the right accessories. Although bathroom accessories are usually the smaller items in a bathroom, they are still important. They provide the bathroom with functionality, make it more user-friendly and give it its finishing touch. When bathroom accessories work together, they can bring all the decor together, making its general [...]
The benefits of having chrome taps in your home
by Margot on 11. Aug, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement, Home maintenance, Kitchen DIY, What is
Chrome taps have been around for nearly 100 years and are very popular in today’s modern world for a number of reasons. The popularity of chrome has spread to other uses, such as appliance handles like those found in refrigerators, lighting fixtures, expensive toys etc. One of the hardest metals in the world, chrome is [...]
Heated towel rails make a big difference to both your bathroom and electric bill
by Margot on 26. Jul, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement, How to, What is
Forgetting about your worries while soaking in a bathtub is something many people love to do, especially on a cold winter’s day. It’s the getting out part that can be tough though. Making the adjustment from hot bath to cold air can be very uncomfortable. Something else many people love to do is to feel [...]
Redesigning your bathroom – a basic overview
by Margot on 12. Jul, 2010 in Bathroom DIY, Home improvement
Before giving your bathroom a complete makeover, consider if perhaps it simply needs a few new touches, such as a fresh coat of paint or new taps. Maybe your bathroom furniture needs to be replaced. If this is the case, ensure that you buy items of the same size and shape so they will fit [...]
How To Install An Undermount Sink
by Mark on 08. Jul, 2010 in Home improvement, Home maintenance, How to, Kitchen DIY
A. Using outline of the sink bowl as a template, cut out a hole in the counter in the position that you want install the sink. B. Make evenly placed holes in the underside of the counter for the screw plugs. C. Apply a generous line of silicone sealer (available from all hardware stores) around [...]
Choose kitchen flooring to suit your needs
by Margot on 03. Jun, 2010 in Home improvement, Kitchen DIY
When choosing what type of material to use on your kitchen floor, a low level of maintenance and durability are often high on the list of requirements. Other factors include ease of installation, longevity, current kitchen flooring, the height of the flooring, safety of children and the elderly who might access the kitchen, pets in [...]
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