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D.I.Y "Do it yourself" or home improvements. Fixing things around the house. Also see repairs

Fix for big holes in wall

Fix for big holes in wall

I’m a big fan of the Grip-it fixings, they are great for supporting large weights on plaster-board walls. And I’ve successfully used them for installing cupboard shelving. But when I tried to suspend a boxing punch bag, the dynamic load

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As cunning as a fox who’s just graduated from Oxford University with a degree in cunning

As cunning as a fox who's just graduated from Oxford University with a degree in cunning

We’ve recently added a kitten to our household. I knew it would be clever and get into any space we didn’t want it to, but I underestimated how clever. Our coffee table has a drawer in it. The drawer is

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Replacement Step

Replacement Step

The room we are making into a cinema room used to be an office. It had a weird platform jutting out into the room. It wasn’t very practical and took a valuable space from the room. We stripped it back

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Gates Update

Gates Update

Over the last week, the gates have been painted and the holes for the bases have been dug and filled with postcrete. To ensure the holes were all filled to the same level I remove the gravel between the holes

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How To Preserve A Window Sill

How To Preserve A Window Sill

The window sill plays a vital role in keeping the window durable and preventing the entry of the outdoor elements inside your house.

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Spaghetti Phone Wiring

Spaghetti Phone Wiring

The other weekend, I moved the Wifi Hub from the backroom to the middle of the house. We’d also been getting some issues with the broadband dropping out so it seemed a good opportunity to check if there were any

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Signs Of Common Plumbing Problems To Watch Out For

Signs Of Common Plumbing Problems To Watch Out For

One of the most unnoticeable issues that all homeowners encounter is plumbing problems.

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The Cold

The Cold

Over the last couple of weeks, the temperature here in Scotland has dropped below freezing. The coldest night was -6°C and it stayed below zero most days. On the plus side that has meant some snow to play in. But

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