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How to patch up plasterboardFor large holes that can’t be repaired with just a filling compound, remove the damaged section, cutting it to the wall studs then add timber supports for securing a new piece of plasterboard View Now |
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How to replace damaged bricks It takes about half an hour to replace loose, chipped or cracked bricks. |
| How to fix a rusty garage door trackGarage door tracks often rest on damp concrete floors and are prone to rust. There’s no reason... |
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Repairing a Leaky GutterDIY tips from Handyman |
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Patching a hole in fibre cementLearn how to patch a hole in fibre cement with these easy to follow steps |
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 | Installing New Gutters 16Fix or replace guttering to prevent leaks and damage | Installing a Gutter and Downpipe15 Step-by-step guide on how to install new gutter and downpipe. |  | How to Paint a Door9 You can update any room with a freshly painted door and frame. Follow our tips and advice for painting your door. | | Repairing a Leaky Gutter8 DIY tips from Handyman |  | Laying Sheet Vinyl without a Seam7 Most rooms can be covered with a single, seamless sheet of vinyl. This gives a neat finish, but it is hard to lay. The size of the sheet makes it cumbersome and very heavy, so you will need a helper. Trimming it to the wall also requires greater skill. | Repairing holes in plasterboard using a backing piece4 Small holes in plasterboard can be repaired in the same way as in plaster. Medium-sized holes – up to about 125mm across – need to be fitted with a backing piece to block the cavity before they are filled with plaster filler. Larger holes, or a severely damaged surface, cannot be satisfactorily repaired with a filler. The damaged section must be removed and a new piece of plasterboard nailed to the frame and properly finished. | Replacing Timber Cladding3 DIY tips from Handyman |  | Installing Gutter Guards or Screens3 Gutter guards prevent leaves and debris from falling into the gutter. Installing them is very DIY-Friendly. |  | Fix Squeaky Stairs2 How to fix squeaky stairs |  | Filling gaps along joints, window frames & kitchen worktops 2 Houses are full of problem gaps, learn how to fill these gaps |
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