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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...

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 ...

You have choices on how to proceed. It all depends on what you wish to do with your furniture. Do you wish to keep its character and not change anyth ...

Use Polyfilla 100g Plaster Cracks Filler. You then must sand the excess filler back and undercoat before painting. You should find this step-by-ste ...

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To effectively remove staining from concrete, you'll first need to determine what's caused it and then treat it with an appropriate product. If it's ...

If the paper face has been pulled off your Gyprock sheets, you should start by scraping away any of the flaking paint that is no longer bonded to the ...

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