Wall fixings for solid surfaces
Details of various sorts of wall fixings for solid walls and their uses. When you need a fixing into brick, block or concrete, you need to be confident that it will be strong enough for the application - the easiest way to be confident is to use ... [... more]
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Fitting a mortise lock
Mortise lock - A step by step, easy to follow guide on how to fit a mortise lock to a door. Fitting a mortise lock is quite straightforward but does need accurate measurements to ensure everything fits correctly. A mortise lock will normally ... [... more]
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On-line suppliers: DIY Suppliers
The suppliers listed on these pages offer on-line service and delivery, or have branches, UK wide. To have your business included in our directory, please see this page. Screwfix Direct - Everything for DIY and the Trade - Next Day! Wickes is one ... [... more]
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Euro Cylinder door lock replacement
Euro Cylinder door lock replacement - step by step guide to removing and refitting a euro cylinder type lock. Euro cylinder locks are widely used on uPVC doors, both replacement external doors and conservatories and are often used on other modern ... [... more]
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Shelving - the different options
The different types of shelving explained - simple bracket shelf, built-in shelving, shelving systems. Every home needs some form of shelving, whether it is in the kitchen, bedroom or workshop. There is a wide range of options to choose from when ... [... more]
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General do it yourself safety comments
Diydata do it yourself Safety guidelines. The home can be a very dangerous area to work, these guidelines are intended to provide basic safety principles for the diy'er. The home can be a highly dangerous area so every diy'er needs to take some ... [... more]
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Timber Joints - Frame
Simple frame joints are widely used in diy, this page gives a guide for the different frame joints, their use and construction. It is often required to build timber frames and there are a number of simple joints which can be used to make them. ... [... more]
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Choosing an electric drill
Electric drill - for the diy'er an electric drill is probably the first power tool to buy. Corded drills tend to be more powerful and have higher speeds than cordless electric drills. Except for the smallest ones, they do tend to be too bulky to ... [... more]
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Fixing shelves with brackets (2)
How to fix a long shelf to a wall - a step by step illustrated guide. This article looks at putting up long shelves with brackets, see this other article for putting up short shelves. Offer up the left most bracket to the wall and establish the ... [... more]
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Repairing staircases - creaks and squeaks
Repairing creaking staircases - a guide to fixing treads and risers using blocks and wedges. Creaks and squeaks on staircases are generally the result of the different timber parts being loose and rubbing together. In the vast majority of cases ... [... more]
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Fitting a shelf in a corner
Fitting a shelf in a corner - a step by step guide for corner shelving. Fitting a shelf in a corner of a room is often convenient as it can be an awkward place to use for other purposes. Being basically a triangular space, the shelf will ... [... more]
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Fitting a rim lock
Rim lock - A step by step, easy to follow guide on how to fit a rim lock to a door. Fitting a rim lock is quite straightforward but does need accurate measurements to ensure everything fits correctly. A rim lock does not provide as much security ... [... more]
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