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When selecting roof attachments for your festive lights, ensure they are specifically designed to secure tightly without causing damage. Gutter cli ...

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When drilling through hardwood, I suggest going at low speed and using cobalt drill bits they are tougher than your ordinary drill bits and are desig ...

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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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Painting aluminium window frames is a cheaper alternative to removing the entire set. The key to a successful paint job is preparation. Give the win ...

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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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If hand weeding is not possible, spraying path weeder is a safe and effective way to control weeds growing between pavers. Just follow the directions ...

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For a rusty metal outdoor furnishing, start by sanding the rusted areas back with 120 grit sandpaper to remove the bulk of the rust. Then coating t ...

You can test paint using Diggers Methylated Spirits. Get a clean rag and put some metho on the edge of the rag. Rub it against a section of the paint ...

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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 ...

Spray painting a fence is a simple job that can dramatically improve the appearance of your fence and also help extend its lifespan. I painted ou ...

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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 ...

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Any house built or renovated before 1987 might contain asbestos. Inside the house: - Backing of vinyl sheet floor covering - Carpet underlay - Ceme ...

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