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  • Dewalt DW712 Review
    Recently we got to have a good look at the new DeWalt DW712 Compound Mitre Saw According to DeWalt, the new DW712 corded compound slide mitre saw is the most accurate saw the company has ever produced
  • Dewalt Power Tools - A Little Bit Of History
    DeWalt is one of the largest power tool Manufacturers in the UK Easily recognizable by there bright yellow casing and bold text logo, DeWalt power tools are renowned among building professionals as being top quality, often recommended from person to person
  • How To Build A Rockery - Part 1
    A poorly designed and constructed rockery looks like a pile of stones A good one is a combination of stones and soil deliberately constructed to recreate rocky outcrop usually found in mountainous areas
  • How To Build A Rockery - Part 3
    The specially prepared soil used in constructing the rockery consists of topsoil (or loan-based compost) mixed with grit This provides a bulky, well-drained mix, which holds the rockery together and provides an ideal habitat for alpine planets and flowers
  • How To Build A Rockery - Part 4
    Before you start building, it is a good idea to draw a rough sketch of the rockery These are the things to consider when drawing up your plan:

    Each rocky outcrop is formed into an L-shape with the large keystone in the centre
  • How To Clear Blocked Drains - Part 1
    Before you attempt to unblock main drains, make absolutely certain what system you have and get to know how it works

    Two pipe systems are still very common on house built before the second world war
  • How To Clear Blocked Drains - Part 2
    Lifting A Manhole Cover

    You have to lift the manhole cover to check the drains, so this is always the first job It’s not east: cast iron manhole covers are heavy, so get some help
  • How To Clear Blocked Drains - Part 3
    Blocked Inspection Chambers

    The only really effective tools for this job are a set of rods You could try plunging with a mop or poking with a bamboo stick, but because the outlets and inlets will be hidden by effluent you really need something more flexible
  • How To Clear Blocked Drains - Part 4
    Clearing Gullies
    Gullies, particularly the old open sort are very common sources of blockages If the blockage is in the trap, you can usually clear it from the gully itself
  • How To Fit A Mortise Lock
    Always position a mortise lock in the centre of the door edge where it will give the strongest fastening There is a specially reinforced point for fixing on some doors
  • How To Use Nails
    Nails may look like simple things but in fact, there are dozens of different types, each suited to a particular job Knowing the right one to use will help to make sure your work is fixed properly – and permanently
  • Karcher Puzzi 100
    Last week we were lucky enough to get a Karcher Puzzi 100 to review While this machine has be around for some time now, this was the first time I ever needed to use one
  • Led Torches
    I am a bit of a torch freak, always looking for the brightest, smallest and most efficient models If you have looked around for a torch recently you will have noticed the current buzz in the world of torches is the LED Lenser
  • Making A Mitre Cut And Compound Mitre Saw
    Cutting a Mitre

    A mitre joint is used to join two lengths of wood together at a right angle Each piece is cut at 45 degrees so that when they are put together they form a 90-degree angle
  • Repairing A Chair
    Fixing a Wobbly Leg

    There is nothing more irritating than sitting on a chair that wobbles continually: a common fault that is usually caused by one of the legs wearing down faster than the others do Before you start it is worth checking that it is not the floor which is at fault, as if this is the case you may end up hopelessly cutting about 18inches of the legs of your chair
  • Sanding Floorboards
    Sanding floorboards is a very popular alternative to laminate flooring It usually works out much less expensive, and a depending on the style of your home can often look much better
  • Sawing By Hand
    Sawing wood is one of the most basic and necessary DIY skills So its not surprising that whatever you do – be it cutting intricate shapes or sawing a plank to size – there’s a saw to suit the job
  • The Home Workshop And The Wood Router
    The power tool most often used in woodwork today is perhaps the router The humble router is the mainstay of many woodworkers’ workshops and along with the bandsaw it is usually mentioned as the tool most of us wood workers could not do without
  • Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 1
    Everyone knows how to wallpaper, so it would seem It is easy to do a bad job, but there’s more to getting the perfect finish than most people think
  • Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 2
    Last time we discussed the different types of wallpaper available for decorating your house As you found out there are plenty of different types of paper many of them with specific uses
  • Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 3
    Last time we looked at wallpaper paste and which paste will suit you for the job in hand In this article I’m going to let you know how to prepare your wall ready for papering
  • Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 4
    In the last two articles, we made all the preparations needed to start applying the paper to your walls By now, you should be ready to start, but an often-asked question is ‘Where to start
  • Wallpapering The Right Way - Part 5
    Last time we had a look at how to mark out your wall ready for the first sheet of paper In this article, we shall look at how to paste your paper
  • When A Screw Wont Budge
    Stuck nuts and screws, and other fixing devices, can often present problems – and of course, it is always the most difficult nut to get at that is the problem Buy you can usually get it to move eventually, as long as you take the matter logically

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