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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 bricksIt 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... |
| How to insulate a ceilingIf the ceiling space is used only for storage then insulate the floor. But if it has been... | |
| How to draughtproof your homeAs well as adding insulation, you should seal all gaps and holes. Draughtproofing can cut heat loss... |
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![]() | Repointing Bricks 3Find out how to repoint bricks | How to draughtproof your home 1As well as adding insulation, you should seal all gaps and holes. Draughtproofing can cut heat loss by up to 25 per cent in winter. | How to fix a rusty garage door track 1Garage door tracks often rest on damp concrete floors and are prone to rust. There’s no reason they can’t finish slightly above the floor to keep them dry. Joists carry the weight of the track, and angle brackets hold it in place. | Tighten Loose Screws with Nail PolishFind out how to tighten screws using nail polish | How to insulate a ceilingIf the ceiling space is used only for storage then insulate the floor. But if it has been turned into a room or if you plan to convert it into a room – insulate the roof slope. | ![]() | How to replace damaged bricksIt takes about half an hour to replace loose, chipped or cracked bricks. | ![]() | How to patch up plasterboard For 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 |
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