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Choice Of Wood Screws
All about the screw...

How To Change A Tyre
You need a jack, a spare tyre and...

How 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...

How To Drill Into Tiles.
DIY tips from the great John Hughes...

How 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...

How To Fill Nail Holes In A Wall
Use toothpaste again!

How To Fit Wall Tiles – A Step By Step Guide
Tiling a wall is far easier than you think; even if you have never considered it before. As long as you take your time and follow the correct procedure, then...

How To Fix A Loose Rawlplug.
Something every DIY'er comes across pretty regularly........ If – despite using the correct size of drill – you find that a rawlplug just won’t grip...

How To Fix A Sticking Door.
Is your door sticking...

How To Fix A Woodscrew Which Won't Tighten.
Wood screws can be fun too...

How To Fix Beading To A Window
It's difficult to hammer, so instead...

How To Get A Spacious Feeling Kitchen
Kitchen tips...

How To Get Pictures To Hang Straight
When it comes to DIY one of the most frustrating tasks can be to get pictures to hang straight. Of course you use a spirit level initially, but sometimes...

How To Get Rid Of Ants
use talcum powder...

How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Home
Very detailed advice on removing the rodent problem

How 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...

How To Hang A Clothes Rod
This tip should remove the trickiness!

How To Hang A Picture Properly
Strong wire and you're away!

How To Keep Product Instructions Safe
All about the binder...

How To Keep The Garage Door From Scratching
Fix carpet to the wall!

How To Keep Your Wheely Bin In Place
Bulldog clips will do the trick

How To Make A Free Childrens Game
Don't throw away the cereal!

How To Make A Free Pinboard
Got some polystyrene ceiling tiles? Use them!

How To Make Money On Old Furniture
Spit and polish...

How To Make Over Your Home On A Budget
Be disciplined and realistic from the start...

How To Make Your Room Seem Warmer
Warm tones give a warm glow...

How To Mend Holes
Mend holes in net curtains with this tip...

How To Move Heavy Items
Washing up liquid to the rescue...

How To Organize Your Tools And Workshop
This is one of the hardest areas to keep organized because everyone in the home uses the tools at one time or another. Dad may have \\\'his own...

How To Polish Your Shoes Well
Banana skin has many uses!

How To Prevent Water Damage In The House
Your computer can help!

How To Protect Your Pipes In Cold Weather
Special insulation from DIY stores...

How To Put Up A Shelf Effectively
use pencil stubs!

How To Put Up Wallpaper
Follow this method for wallpaper...

How To Re-grout
A cheap and cheerful way for you...

How To Remove A Broken Light Bulb From Its Socket.
You need a carrot to do this...

How To Repair A Damaged Lid
How to repair that lid...

How To Repair Hammer Marks On Wood.
Not to hammer the point home...

How To Repair Your Watch Face
Use liquid brash polish

How To Replace A Broken Wall Or Floor Tile
A useful tip

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