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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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 job ...
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How to varnish a wooden dining chair
Instead of throwing out your old, sad and slightly worn dining chairs, why not restore them and breathe new life back into them by spending a few productive hours cleaning up and applying a few coats of varnish. It's a really simple ...
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How to mend appliances and find the right spare parts online
Before you think about throwing away your broken washing machine, wonky dishwasher or non-performing oven - or even calling out a service engineer - think about mending it yourself. It's amazing just how many things you can fix - as ...
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Unblocking a sink
Blocked drains are a pain. Tipping oils and fats down the sink tends to play havoc with your pipes, so here are some simple tips for unblocking drains without using damaging chemicals... plus a couple of preventative measures. Unblocking ...
