How To Hang A Clothes Rod
Fitting a rod to hang clothes from in a wardrobe is quite straightforward. The size of the rod depends on the weight you expect it to hold and the size of the wardrobe itself of course. If it is small...
View ArticleHow To Hammer A Nail And Not Your Fingers.
Hold the nail between the teeth of a comb while you hammer it in. No more flat fingers!
View ArticleHow To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home
Many old and not so old houses can attract mice. This is a terrible problem, not only because so many people are disgusted at the thought of these creatures loose in their house, but also because they...
View ArticleHow To Fix A Sticking Door.
If your door is out of alignment and doesn’t close properly, you can adjust it very quickly and easily using just a screwdriver and a piece of cardboard. If it’s sticking at the top, remove the bottom...
View ArticleHow To Fill Nail Holes In A Wall
To fill "nail" holes in a wall, e.g. where a picture has hung, use toothpaste straight from the tube. It dries to a smooth hard surface which you can then paint or paper over.
View ArticleHow To Drill Masonary Accurately
This will help to stop the drill drifting of the mark (common when using hammer)Starting with a smaller bit, press it against the mark and wind the chuck around by hand three or four turns to produce a...
View ArticleHow To Drill Into Tiles
After you’ve finished tiling your beautiful new bathroom, the next problem is that you need to fit all kinds of accessories – towel rails, soap holders, toilet roll holders, etc.So how do you drill...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Sticky Tape
OK so we all know how to use sticky tape right – you just find the end, pick at it, break a fingernail or two and then once you’ve got it started things are easy. Yes that’s right, one of the most...
View ArticleHow To Change A Tyre
You need a jack, spare tyre (of course) and a lug wrenchPark your car in a safe place. Use a couple of bricks or stones beneath the tyres to make sure that it does not roll. Loosen the nuts before you...
View ArticleChoice Of Wood Screws
Back in the old days, there were but two types of common screws (to be used in lieu of nails): slot heads and Phillips heads. Now there are two recent ones available in most hardward stores in the U.S....
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