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Renovations and DIY Projects
 

When you are building a new ceiling or creating a feature wall you will often find there are other jobs that need to be done before you start the project.   Then, when you have finished the project you look at other areas within your home and realize you could make improvements there as well.

If you want to tackle the job yourself you need to be fully informed so that you don't waste money or precious time.  There is a wealth of knowledge on the internet that will help you tackle renovation and DIY projects.  Through my work I'm continually finding this type of information.  I'm making the information available to you through my web site to save you time looking for it yourself.

Firstly, here are some great resources to help  you tackle common jobs around the home.  You will learn the basic nitty-gritty on how to do the following jobs:

 

 

Hanging wallpaper
Stripping old paper off, hanging
paper, types of wallpaper and
calculating quantities
 

Framing and hanging doors
Diagrams, charts and photographs
 

Insulation and its importance
Installation guide, tips and facts
 

Removing stains from brickwork
Covers interiors, exteriors and
historic buildings
 

Re-pointing bricks
Tools and procedures are
illustrated here
 

Re-sashing windows
A fiddly job made easier
 

Replacing glass in a window
Tutorial and guidelines on how to
replace glass
 

Fixing the treads and risers in stairs
Hints and tips and one person's
personal stair fixing story
 

  

Fixing the damp in my home
Causes and cures for dampness.
Damp basements
 

Finding and fixing a leak in the shower
First find out how to locate the leak
and then find out how to fix
the problem
 

Clearing a blocked drain
Deals with sinks, toilets, showers
and drains
 

Repairing a leaking tap
Fixing instructions plus heaps
of water saving tips and hints
 

Hanging pictures and photographs
Also includes hanging themes,
styles and calculations
 

Fixing roof tiles and shingles
Q & A's on all types of roofs,
chimneys, gutterings &
flashings
 

Preventing storm and water damage
Firstly find out how to decrease
your chances of problems
occurring
   

 

The subjects tackled below will give you ideas on maximizing the usefulness of your project.  You will learn what aspects of a project work well together.  You will find out what to avoid when organizing your project and you will have a better understanding of the pro's and con's of the different types of products on the market.

 

 
 
Bathrooms and Toilets
Designing your own bathroom, buying
bathroom cabinets on line, bathroom
accessories and more....
 
 
Bedrooms
Tips on maximizing small areas, colour
schemes and dollar saving ideas
 
 
Garden Projects
Planning your garden, outdoor furniture,
advice before installing a swimming pool
 
 
Home Improvement (General)
How to find a good painter, which
home improvement projects pay off
best plus discussions on laminate
and bamboo flooring
 
 
Homemaking
Stress release for your home, Feng Shui
and how to choose the carpet you need

 
  

Home Loans and Refinancing
Find out about pre paying your
mortgage and re-financing
 

Interior Design
Create cottage style homes, interior
design secrets for selling houses
and more..


Kitchen Projects
Understanding the kitchen layout, Tuscan
decorating and the best kept secrets in
kitchen design.  Masses of info here..
 

Nurseries and Children's Bedrooms
Choosing furniture and should you
buy toddler sized items
 

Patios and Decks
Understand the seven elements and
improve the functionality of your deck

 
 

    Security of Your Family and Home
    Discusses home security systems,
    cameras plus simple steps you can
    take to protect your possessions


    Selling Your Home
    How to make your home seem visually
    bigger and how to make it stand out
    from the crowd

 

 

 

 

 

 


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