The Dangers of DIY
When it comes to DIY many people will ask themselves “why didn’t I just hire a professional?” Perhaps the paint job you did turned out blotchy, or maybe the shelves you put up are wonky and keep falling down or worse, the consequences of your DIY electrics haven’t even given you a second chance to rectify your mistakes.
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Don’t DIY
A few months back I decided we needed some more storage space and traversed the DIY minefield of putting up shelves. It went extremely smoothly: I didn’t remove chunks of the wall, the shelves were absolutely level and it only took about two hours! So imagine my dismay when I walked in from work a day later and the shelves had fallen down and taken half of the wall with them. Aaaaargh!
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It is important to prune your roses so that they form compact and strong buds, which will result in a beautiful blossom and a strong, resilient plant. In autumn you should remove dry leaves and fruits because both are a potential source of food for bacteria and fungi. MyHammer can help you to find a professional gardener who can provide you with expert advice. However, if you want to try it yourself, follow these simple instructions for the best way to trim your roses:
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There have been quite a lot of jobs posted on MyHammer recently for removing hand basins. We’ve decided to give you a few pointers on how you might be able to do this yourself. If you don’t feel capable of doing it yourself then we would always recommend that you find a reliable handyman to do it for you. It could save you both time and money in the long run.
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Frozen Pipes
With winter on the way, you may encounter problems with frozen pipes. Frozen pipes are only a problem if there is water in them. The most problematic pipes are those that are not in use. Generally, keeping water moving through the pipes will stop them freezing and, if you are going on holiday, it advisable not to switch off the central heating. This is primarily a problem for older houses, as modern houses are better insulated. If you do have some frozen pipes, what do you do?
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Laying Parquet Floor
With some care and attention, laying parquet flooring can be a DIY job.
So you bought new flooring and now it’s time to fit it. If you need to spend your time doing something else, we recommend finding a floor fitter or handyman at www.MyHammer.co.uk. You will most likely save yourself time and money! However, if you still want to fit it yourself, below are some rough guidelines.
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Plaster can be quite brittle and a sudden shock with a hard implement can create holes. Plasterboard is also very thin. It is essentially hardened plaster between 2 sheets of paper. The following tips will help you repair minor holes yourself. If you aren’t very good at DIY or would rather spend your time doing something else then we suggest you find a local plasterer. MyHammer can get you multiple quotes from plasterers near you and they are rated by other customers.
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Hanging Wallpaper
Hanging Wallpaper takes time and patience, so be warned: if you are short on either of these then you are better off leaving it to a professional. We do not guarantee results with our tips below and as always, our motto is that if you do not have any experience it is better to find a professional decorator. If you do decide to DIY, you will need the following materials:
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When it Comes to the Crunch, Brits Need Experts for Home Improvement
Brits are risking life and limb as they attempt to fix up their homes without a clue how to do it. More than half of the nation (53%) admit that they regularly do DIY jobs around the house when they have no idea what skills are needed or whether it could be dangerous.
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