DIY expert Frank Gardner needed to find a simple system for installing a retaining wall in a just a day.
Spend Father’s Day in the workshop and pass on your DIY woodworking skills to the next generation. Here’s a simple project that gives your child the chance to spend the day with Dad and get [...]
A dry-stone wall stands the test of time.
When old timber becomes worn or rots away, reach for the epoxy wood filler.
Step-by-step DIY guide on repairing plaster cracks and holes in your walls or ceiling.
How to build a permanent front yard concrete and brick letterbox around the water meter
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One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of fixing plasterboard is cutting holes for electrical outlets and light fittings. Here's how to cut perfect holes, first time.
Masonry retaining walls are built with a reinforced concrete base as an anchor and a wall of hollow concrete blocks reinforced with 12mm steel bars.
Update weatherboard, masonry or FC sheeting with good preparation and expert techniques for application.
It's a dream with lights, extra powerpoints plus slide-out space and even a dust extraction system
Roughly shape the slope before you start building the steps. If it is steep, remove some of the soil. On an irregular slope, build up where necessary with additional soil
Towel rails should be positioned for easy access from the shower, bathtub or vanity, but not where they can get wet from splashing. The ideal height is 1200 to 1700mm, depending on the ceiling [...]
Keep wheelie bins accessible but tucked away with a timber cover.
