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.

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 your 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