Checking As You Build A Wall
Use a spirit level to keep the courses level. Remember that the corner bricks have been set to the correct height, so any adjustment should be by bedding down the bricks in from the corner. Bricks are not made to very tight tolerances, so don't ... [... more]
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For The Garden
Please remember the source of these plans, before using any plans, check to make sure that they are suitable for use in your particular country. Even if the full set of plans is not suitable, you should be able to pick up some ideas. A selection ... [... more]
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Stucco
Traditionally, Stucco has been applied to both internal and external masonry or timber wall construction as it requires a solid backing to give it strength. This page is based around the external use of stucco. Modern techniques have enabled the ... [... more]
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Replacing
If you have an electric immersion water heater and the heater suddenly stops working or the water is scolding hot, the chances are that the thermostat has failed. Replacement thermostats are inexpensive and easy to fit without needing to drain ... [... more]
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Telephone Sockets
No matter how many sockets are on a telephone line, the number of actual telephone handsets which can be connected to it is limited to 4 REN (ringer equivalence numbers) - each handset will have a REN, and the total of all the handsets must not ... [... more]
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Fitting Shelving To An Alcove
Fitting shelves in an alcove is often convenient as it can be an awkward place to use for other purposes. An advantage of shelves placed here over other positions is that the two ends of each shelf can be firmly supported by battens fixed to the ... [... more]
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Connecting Taps
To make the job of bending the pipework between the supply pipes and the taps easier, flexible pipes are available. The two common types are hand bendable copper pipe (as shown right) or stainless steel braided type. The former normally has a ... [... more]
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Nonreactive Synthetic Glues
applying significant pressure to the work greatly increases the strength of the bond. hot-melt glues and guns are available with high, low or dual melt-point glue; Clamp time # 1/2 to 2 hrs 20 to 90 min 20 to 90 min 1 to 5 min will increase bond ... [... more]
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Guttering
Modern plastic rainwater systems are lightweight, durable and are generally self-coloured (generally limited to white, black, brown or grey). Plastic guttering is available in half-round, ogee, square section and a number of other profiles ... [... more]
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Stretcher Bond Piers
The centre concrete should be inserted in one go so that it can form one block from the base of the pier to the top without any weak joints within the concrete. If considered necessary, steel reinforcing rods can be inserted into the centre ... [... more]
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Cutting Ceramic Tiles
Where a corner of a fitting etc comes in the middle of a tile, measure the position of the corner after the tile below has been positioned. Take the vertical measurement for the edge of the corner with the tile positioned (glazed side up) on the ... [... more]
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First Time Visitor
This site provides source data for numerous 'around the house' activities divided into sections carpentry, decorating, information, electrics, general building, outdoors and garden, planning and design, plumbing and tools. It is freely available ... [... more]
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