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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Why DIY gifts make great gifts
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
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 [...]
Using accessories to transform your bathroom into a beautiful space
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 [...]
Home improvement companies use social media to create brand awareness
Businesses are turning to social media networks to enhance their online marketing campaigns. In June this year, the Nielsen Company, published an article stating that three of the world’s most popular brands online are social-media related, that social networks or blog sites are visited by three quarters of global consumers who go online and that [...]
The benefits of having chrome taps in your home
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 [...]
How To Install An Undermount Sink
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 [...]
Maintain A Good Swivel Action On Kitchen and Bathroom Taps
Most kitchen taps and some bathroom taps feature convenient swivel spouts. These taps usually have rubber orings and a nylon bush in the spout for water seal and swivel action. To maintain good spout swivel action try the following: – Turn off the water supply to the tap – remove the spout (normally held in [...]
Choose a kitchen sink that’s just right for you
With such a wide range of kitchen appliances and decorative items on offer these days, homeowners can create a variety of different looks in their kitchen. Sinks alone come in a variety of shapes and styles.
Water Pressure Explained
When we turn on the kitchen tap or run a bath we may not be thinking how the water is coming out, unless it is dripping or not coming out at all! But, water pressure is something that we should all be familiar with. Most households receive water from a municipal water system where the [...]
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How To Install A Kitchen Mixer Tap
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Why DIY gifts make great gifts
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