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How 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
How To Cheaply Redecorate Your Bedroom
It is surprising how easily you can change the look of your bedroom by just adding some new
How To Paint A Room Correctly
Housepainting can be tiring and stressful but if you keep these basic tips in mind, you can avoid a
How To Make Your Own Jewellery
There are lots of ways to learn how to make your own jewellery, some more complicated than others.
How To Build A Desk
If you are building a desk, then the hardest part is actually working out the right height at which
How To Get Rid Of Ants
Its the time of year when ants invade and a great and safe way to stop them coming into your house
How To Make A Desk Cheaply
If you need a desk to work on but you don't have very much money to spend, then there are a few
How To Remove Mould
If you have mould growing in the bathroom, typically in the grout of filler, then it can be
The Beginner's Guide To Building Ramps
Disclaimer: Building and riding ramps can be fun and rewarding; however, caution should be
How To Hang A Door
If you are fitting a new door, then you will know that it can be quite a tricky affair to get it to
How To Decorate A Babies Room
When deciding on a colour scheme then it usually depends on the sex of the child but if this is
How To Sharpen Scissors
To sharpen scissors, cut fine grade sandpaper several times. This will also remove small burrs on
How To Deal With Radiators When Decorating
Instead of taking them off each time do this: take them off once, tile behind them with plain,
How To Hang A Picture Properly
Finding the right spot for your picture can be tough. You need to check that the room you have
How 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
How To Wire A Plug
Wiring a plug is not difficult but you would be surprised how often people get it wrong. They put
How To Remove Wallpaper Easily
An easy way is with vinegar and hot water (in equal measure). Simply pour into a pan wide
How To Make A Table Cheaply
Here are 2 great ideas for how to make a new coffee table really easily. If you have a an old piece
How To Replace A Broken Wall Or Floor Tile
Protect the tiles surrounding the broken one by covering them with newspaper or cardboard, and
How To Shorten Curtains
When shortening a pair of curtains to retain the original tidy hem dont cut them at the bottom,
How To Put Up A Shelf Effectively
When putting up a shelf (or something similar), instead of using expensive Rawlplugs, use old
How To Cut Blinds
If you are cutting blinds with a blind cutter, then follow this tip to get it just right - first
How To Make A Twinkling Mobile
Make a twinkling mobile for the garden or for Christmas. Save up several of the promotional
How To Stop Noisy Taps
Got a dripping tap that is driving you crackers? Plumber taking his time to visit? or man of the
How To Polish Your Shoes Well
If you run out of shoe polish and want to polish your shoes, no matter what colour they are rub
How To Change A Tyre
You need a jack, spare tyre (of course) and a lug wrench Park your car in a safe place. Use a
How To Stop Your Car Windows From Icing
Stop your car windows icing up by rubbing half a potato over them. (I suggest you clean it off a
How To Make Your Room Seem Warmer
You can add a warm glow to your bedroom by using candles, perhaps in a small cluster on a side
How To Remove Vinyl Tiles
Use a steam wallpaper stripper to remove glued on vinyl tiles from a floor, as it will loosen up
How To Compare Paint Prices
Paint prices vary greatly from make to make, size to size and even between different qualities and
How To Make A Free Pinboard
Polystyrene ceiling tiles make cheap pinboards in teenagers'
How To Put Up Wallpaper
If you are putting up wallpaper for the first time, then you might get dismayed if you make a
How To Sew On A Button
First of all you have to choose a thread that is as close in colour as possible to the material of
How To Repair Your Watch Face
If your watch face is scratched, polish with a little liquid brass polish and see an
How To Hang A Clothes Rod
Fitting a rod to hang clothes from in a wardrobe is quite straightforward. The size of the rod
How To Paint Rooms Better
Whenever painting a room always put clingfilm around all your taps first. Then, when you need
How To Make Wallpapering Easier
Make wallpapering much quicker & easier by choosing the new 'paste the wall' ones. I couldn't
How To Wire A Plug In The UK
Take the back off the plug and ensure a fuse is present on the fuse terminal. Your electrical
How To Fix Beading To A Window
When fixing beading to a window to hold the glass in, it is difficult to hammer the nails in once
How To Choose Patio Furniture
Have some ideas in mind before you go out shopping, by looking through catalogues and home interior