Regular inspection of your home can save you money. Lots of money. Most people have their Cars serviced regularly to prevent breakdowns, but forget that things can go wrong in their home too. Simply walk around the outside first. Climb up and look in the gutters, look at the roof. Is there anything there Read More…
How to maintain your home in good condition, with a Checklist
Two top tips first. Do not try Electrical work yourself. Do not ignore warning signs. Mould, Damp, Large cracks and anything that shouldn’t be there. Air conditioner filters need cleaning twice a year at least. Smoke alarm batteries should be tested twice a year. (Replace the battery on April fool’s day every year) Maintain Read More…
How to save a wet mobile phone
Have you ever accidentally dropped your mobile phone in the sink, or even worse… the toilet? This will tell you how to save a wet mobile phone. 1. Quickly turn it off, open phone and pull out the battery and the sim card. Shake as much water as possible from the phone while you find Read More…
How to recycle Laundry water on your garden.
First you need to check if you can legally recycle grey water on your garden.Your choice of grey water is important for health reasons. About greywater reuse Greywater is water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or Read More…
Preparation & Paint
Some preparation, some paint and…A great result.
How to mount a TV on the wall
Having a Wall mounted TV has many great benefits, but it is important to learn how to install a television wall mount properly, or else you risk the television falling and breaking or damaging your walls. Tools required to install a TV wall mount include a spirit level, a drill and drill bits, a wrench Read More…
How to Wallpaper a Room
Mike, the Maroochydore Handyman brings you his top tips and guide how to wallpaper a room, from wallpapering to tools, preparation and tips. Wallpaper Hanging Tools Before you begin your wallpaper hanging project you should be certain to acquire the proper tools for the job. It is important to know, at this point, whether the Read More…
How to Clean & Stain a Timber Deck
It is very important that this is a two-part job: Part 1 is how to Clean a Timber Deck, while Part 2 explains how to stain the deck. You must clean the deck before staining. You will need the following; Eye protection. Rubber Gloves Paint Scraper Stiff Bristled Brush (plastic bristles) Plastic Drop cloths (to Read More…
How to paint old Kitchen cupboard doors
This tip explains how to paint your old kitchen cupboard doors or bathroom vanity unit doors. DO IT YOURSELF Paint your old kitchen cupboard doors or bathroom vanity unit doors. They will look like new! This includes old Timber doors that are in good condition. (remember if the doors are dented, cracked or split this will Read More…
How to Laminate a Bench Top
How to Laminate a Bench Top This handyman hint explains how to laminate a bench top commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Laminate a Bench Top | Job Difficulty : Moderate The first thing to do is make sure the surface you want to cover in laminate is suitable. Solid, clean, smooth surface. i.e. MDF, Read More…
