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Easy to follow steps to install your own garden fencing
Fencing remains one of the simplest ways to give structure to a garden, helping us to frame and shape it just as we want it. Whether it’s ...
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Quick and easy patio repairs
The winter frost can play havoc with the mortar between your patio slabs. Rather than waiting for the whole thing to need repointing it's a simple task to remove and refill between the slabs using this simple, illustrated, step by step ...
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How to change the hinge on a kitchen cabinet
When you're giving the kitchen a bit of a makeover, you'll need to remove the cupboard doors to paint them. Most of the time you can then re-hang them with the hinges in the same position, but if the cupboards are old and well-used, the ...
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How to make a tea cup candle
Tea cup candles make lovely gifts for your friends and family, but can be expensive to buy. This great little 'how to' shows you how to save a fortune by making your own
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Prevent and repair basic bathroom leaks
Often the first sign that you have a leak in the bathroom is a nasty stain on the ceiling below. Bath and shower leaks are often caused by water finding its way through perished sealant and small gaps in tiling. Follow our simple ...
Repairs
Sugru review – perfect for menders
I've been putting Sugru through its paces. What's that? you ask. It's a soft-touch silicone rubber that moulds and sets permanently. Their marketing slogan is "Hack things better". I'd say it's going to be an essential in my "Mend it" ...
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Win a copy of I Love Stationery
Despite digital technology dominating the way we communicate and record information, the stationery industry today is still thriving. I Love Stationery is a luscious collection of the very best of stationery, from gift wrap to greetings ...
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Renovating an old chair
A tatty old chair doesn't have to mean a trip to the tip. With a bit of elbow grease and some fabric you can makeover an old chair into a piece of furniture to be really proud of. The techniques are similar to those used with these ...
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Thinking outside the bin – the joys of upcycling
I recently went to see Billy Elliott at the theatre. It's a great play and there were some amazing performances, but one thing kept distracting me – the size of the bin in the kitchen. I’m not talking a super-duper stainless steel ...
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