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Building Plan Reading? Yes We Can!

Building Plan Reading? Yes We Can!

Having trouble reading your building plans? Let us ease the load and read your plans for you!

DIY: How to Replace a Toilet Seat

DIY: How to Replace a Toilet Seat

Video to show how to replace a toilet seat.

Changing a PVC lamp holder

Changing a PVC lamp holder

This is a particularly useful skill if you wish to upgrade the fittings in a room or simply replace an old or broken lamp holder.

Fitting Fixed Shelving Using Shelf Brackets

Fitting Fixed Shelving Using Shelf Brackets

Need some extra shelving? Follow this guide to get the job done perfectly.

Gluing & Joining PVC Plastic Pipes

Gluing & Joining PVC Plastic Pipes

Here are some tips for cutting and joining plastic pipes that will guarantee a long-lasting, leakproof plumbing job.

DIY: How to pour and set foundations

DIY: How to pour and set foundations

The correct setting of the foundations will ensure that the concrete base is of the required thickness and width to provide stability...

DIY: Replace Broken Windows in Wooden Frames

DIY: Replace Broken Windows in Wooden Frames

Save yourself money by doing your own glazing.

DIY: Bricklaying for Beginners

DIY: Bricklaying for Beginners

Bricklaying requires many different skills, so it is best to practise by building relatively low retaining walls, screens and dividing walls until you have mastered the skills of laying bricks.

How to mark and dig good foundations

How to mark and dig good foundations

It is essential that the foundations for new walls and houses are the right size and in the correct position to take the load of the wall and prevent movement.

DIY: How to Plaster Like a Pro

DIY: How to Plaster Like a Pro

Sand-cement plaster is used extensively in building work for both protecting and decorating concrete, masonry and concrete ceilings.

What is the correct batch ratio for mixing concrete?

What is the correct batch ratio for mixing co...

The ratio of cement to river sand and stone determines the strength of the concrete.

DIY: How to Install Burglar Guards

DIY: How to Install Burglar Guards

This simple task will keep burglars out and your family safe.