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How to repair melamine edging on shelves and doorsNEWMelamine strips on shelving and doors can become chipped and torn. Remove the damaged edge and iron on a new one costing about $10 for a 10 metre roll 21mm wide. Iron-on melamine strip is used to edge timber-based products such as MDF, particleboard... View Now |
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How to secure new handles on a cabinetNEWChoose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a... |
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How to adjust cabinet doorsNEWA cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges. TI... |
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How to replace a flyscreenFibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh... |
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How to replace a door handleChoose a handle to match the existing holes in the door, also measuring the set back from the... |
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![]() | How to Paint a Door 8You can update any room with a freshly painted door and frame. Follow our tips and advice for painting your door. | How to draughtproof your home 8As well as adding insulation, you should seal all gaps and holes. Draughtproofing can cut heat loss by up to 25 per cent in winter. | ![]() | How to replace a flyscreen 6Fibreglass screening is flexible and can be refitted if you make a mistake. Aluminium mesh is sturdier but costs more and has to be right the first time. | ![]() | Fix a Sticky Door 3The standard solution for a sticking door is to plane the edge that rubs against the jamb. | ![]() | Fix a latch that will not engage 3Learn how to fix a latch that will not engage | ![]() | Installing a New Lockset and Knob 2A step-by-step guide from Handyman | ![]() | How to secure new handles on a cabinet 2NEWChoose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a handle template or make a jig to drill accurate holes. TIP Handles come with machine screws that are usually longer than required. Measure the door thickness plus 3mm then clamp the screw in a vice and use a hacksaw to cut it to length. | ![]() | Draught - Proofing a Door 1Follow this is guide from Handyaman | ![]() | Replacing a Screen Door Closer 1DIY tips from Handyman | ![]() | How to Replace Cabinet Doors 1Paint doesn’t adhere well to melamine or laminate, but replacing existing standard-sized doors with flat-packed modular options is just as affordable and less messy than painting. |
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