Springtime is the time of the year when everybody starts getting outdoors on a more regular basis, and they start thinking about doing all those exterior jobs that need doing around the home. A big job that I will be undertaking this springtime is to paint the exterior walls of my home. It’s all starting…
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Most Common Allergies Triggered by DIY
Read moreDo you have any allergies? If so, it might be worth reading this before doing your next DIY project in the house. By changing a room or a whole building, you are stirring up a lot of elements, moving things, releasing things, and exposing yourself and possibly your family to them too. In addition to…
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DIY and the use of Plastic, UPVC and Perspex.
Read moreNowadays the use of plastic in DIY and all jobs around the home is bigger than ever. Where metal, wood and other materials were previously the chosen material, it seems that the use of UPVC, plastic and perspex have taken over. This is my list of DIY jobs that now use the new materials, along…
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A Guide to Shopping for Cast Iron Radiators
Read moreBack in the 1800s, radiators played a huge role in keeping people’s homes warm but over the years, it has developed into a low-maintenance staple in every home with different sizes, colours, and shapes to choose from. One of the more popular types is the cast iron radiator. Despite its aged look, cast iron radiators are…
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How to change a lock
Read moreAs a self-employed painter, decorator and handyman one of the most popular jobs I’m asked to do is changing locks. It might seem like a strange request, but there are actually quite a few reasons why people want to change their locks and get replacement keys: If you’ve lost your keys Moved into a new…


























