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If you have a water stain on your ceiling, the first thing to do is ascertain whether there is an active leak in the structure of your roof. If you ...

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If the existing grout is still solid and can't easily be scraped out, then you can overcoat it with Davco Rejuvenation grout. Existing grout must be ...

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A water trap has been positioned somewhere in your plumbing layout to keep sewer gas from entering your home. If you've not been using your bath for ...

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There are several causes for a sulphur smell to occur in your water tank: Sludge and soil contamination at the bottom of your tank Poor aeration ...

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The first task is to sand back any flaking paint. I personally use a Ryobi 18V ONE+ Random Orbital Sander and highly recommend it as it is a great op ...

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Rust on a roof can be effectively controlled with mechanical removal and the use of specialised primers. Start by ensuring all the rust including a ...

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Fixing a chip in a bathtub is typically a three-step process: cleaning the bathtub, filling the hole with epoxy paste, and then repainting the bath. ...

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We have this problem at work every time the painters come through. Do not be tempted to hit the frame with a hammer as this will crack the glass (per ...

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One technique to remove a screw with a damaged head is to place a rubber band on top of the screw and place your drill on top of the rubber band and ...

There are methods to improve the appearance of wider cracks where you can clean the dirt out and then fill with clear epoxy glue. You would then colo ...

The Ryobi One system seems to be very popular amongst Workshoppers and if you're already into the One System, buying the “skin” or “bare” version is ...

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A suitable product to glue laminate back down would be Selleys 50ml Kwik Grip Crystal Clear Contact Adhesive. Ensure surfaces are clean and dry. A ...

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