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19/08/2021

How to install a leaf catcher to your down pipes

We’ll show you how to install a leaf catcher to your down pipes and what tools you’ll need. Tools required Drill and drills Tape measure Multi tool or hack saw Pencil or marker Sealant Screws or pop rivets Leaf catcher There are many styles of leaf catcher available, but the basic design is a large collection area covered with a...

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24/05/2021

How to start a handyman business from scratch

Do you dream of working for yourself? Are you a handy sort of person? This post will detail how to start a handyman business from scratch. Many people dream of the freedom that comes with working for themselves but are afraid to move forward or are unsure how to put their plan into action. Follow this guide and you will...

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27/09/2020

Ways to use your smartphone for DIY

In this post I will show you many ways to use your smartphone for your DIY projects. As a Camera There are many reasons to use your smartphones’ camera, from taking before and after photos to recording specific details about your project. Before and after photos of your DIY project is a great use of your smartphones’ camera. You can...

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13/10/2019

Build a Cubby House

I will show how to build a cubby house. This will include a time line and photos of progress. The cost of this cubby house was kept to a minimum using recycled pallet wood for the exterior cladding and flooring and wood that lying around. It took a couple of days to cut all the chamfer boards on a table...

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25/07/2019

How to make pallet wood weatherboards

In this post, I will show you how to make weatherboards from pallet wood. Weatherboards made from pallet wood are a useful way to recycle old pallets. I have used these for garden sheds and playhouses for the grand kids. Pallets You can find pallets all over the place for free. Pallets vary in size,they are usually 1165mm by 1165mm...

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28/06/2019

How to paint your house exterior

Painting your house exterior is one of the easiest ways to spruce up your home and add value. Painting your house exterior yourself will save you mega bucks. Labor is the expensive part of painting. A professional painter will charge around $50.00 per hour for labor, and the average total for a exterior paint job starts around $2500. You can...

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