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Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces. It also occurs when there's too much humidity in your home. It creates water which c ...

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If your window winders are stiff to operate, try opening your window winders to full and spraying the chain mechanism with WD-40 Specialist High Per ...

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We went double glazed when we renovated the back end of our late ‘50s house and it’s hard to know what difference it has made. All I can say is that ...

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To paint a front door, start by preparing the surface. If it’s an older painted door and the existing paint is damaged, you'll need to sand it back t ...

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To paint a metal door frame, start by taking some 240-grit sandpaper. Rub the chipped areas back and blend in their edges with the surrounding paint ...

Sealing and draught-proofing sash windows is essential for improving energy efficiency and comfort in older homes. The first step is to identify wh ...

I would suggest first checking for rust bubbles along the frame of the door. These will usually have slightly raised oval indentations on the body of ...

Here's a simple guide I put together to help you make a flyscreen frame. Step 1 Measure both the height and width of the interior of your windo ...

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Digital keyless locks that come with both fingerprint access and a keypad option provide the best of both worlds. They can be quick and easy for fam ...

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I suggest trying Scotch-Brite 155 x 100mm Heavy Duty Scourer Pad with dishwashing soap and water. If the blemishes still refuse to come off, I reco ...

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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 ...

To give you the best chance of halting rust progression on a security door, I'd recommend preparing the surface and repainting it. It would be best ...

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