Thinking of undertaking some DIY? Listen to Tony’s Tips first!
Decorating,DIY,Plumbing and Heating
WAMT (Woman and Manual Trades) is hosting two upcoming workshops in London. The first option is a two-day workshop on painting and decorating (1st/2nd October), and the other is a one-day “Plumbing Essentials” workshop (1st October). These are the next in a series of workshops with the goal of introducing more women to the trades.
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The 2011 SelfBuild and Design Show will take place 10-11 September at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter!
The Selfbuild and Design Show aims to provide a “hands-on” experience for those new to the world of the trades who are interested in home improvement and design tasks – and will also help you to determine what is safe for you to undertake and when to call in an established tradesman!
Events include an exhibition and on-site seminars.
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Announcements,DIY,Miscellaneous,MyHammer in the Media,News
It’s that time of year when many people start thinking about spring cleaning and home improvement. You might even be considering trying your own hand at a few renovations. Be warned – what you may think is a simple task can all too easily turn into a DIY Disaster!
BBC Oxford’s Jo Thoenes recently spoke to MyHammer UK and Cowboy Builders personality, John Russell about the dangers of DIY.
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The show will take place in Earls Court 1, Warwick Rd, London, SW5 9TA. For accurate directions, click here. To get to the show without hassle, there is some more handy advice you could follow:
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Decorating,DIY,Electrical Services,Environmental,Flooring and Carpeting,Garden,Plumbing and Heating,Tiling
How to Lay Turf
Having a luxurious lawn in front of your house makes a big statement, whereas in the back garden it can be the best way to make the most of your outside space, giving you a natural place to relax and for your kids to play. If you’re going to have a go at laying your own turf then we’ve outlined a few tips below. As ever though, if you have no experience you can save yourself time and hassle by finding a professional through MyHammer.
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Top Tools for DIY
We all fancy ourselves as a DIY pro – and why not? Many jobs are relatively simple to undertake and with a bit of research and common sense there are a lot of jobs which are not beyond our reach. Although I say this, it is important to know when to hand a job over to a professional handyman. Certainly when it comes gas issues, a qualified Gas Safe engineer is essential. Electrics can also be dangerous in the hands of someone unqualified. We suggest leaving any electrics beyond changing a bulb or simply rewiring a plug to a professional electrician. So for those jobs that we can do ourselves, what are the essential tools that we should all have?
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DIY Can Be Dangerous
Have you ever thought “Maybe I should have hired a professional”? Perhaps the paint job you did turned out blotchy, or maybe the shelves you put up are wonky and/or keep falling down? Hopefully you stopped there, as electric DIY tasks can have much more serious, irreversible consequences.
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