How to fix cracks in plaster walls

Repair Plaster, Gyprock & Drywall cracks. It’s true that plaster walls can be difficult to repair–especially if they are too far gone. Like rust on a car, you need to strike at the first sign of problems. You’ll want to preserve whatever is there and fix it, rather than tearing it out. The moment you Read More…

How to fix a leaking Toilet Cistern

If your  Toilet is leaking or running it is fairly easy to fix. Sometimes the Valve that stops the water filling the cistern needs adjusting. This will stop the water overflowing into the bowl. Sometimes the valve that stops the water filling the cistern is worn and needs replacing. Sometimes the Washer that stops water Read More…

How to replace Tap Washers

A dripping tap can be an annoyance as well as a waste of water, and a waste of energy if it is a hot tap. A dripping tap is easier to fix than you might think, often just a replacement washer is needed, and by doing it yourself saves expensive plumbing costs. You’ll need a Read More…

How to Hang a Timber Door

The task of hanging a door can take up to an hour depending on your situation.  Firstly there are a couple of differences between hanging an Exterior door compared to an Interior door. For Exterior doors, which are usually 40mm (1&9/16th inch) use 3, 100mm (4 inch) good quality hinges and make sure the bottom edge Read More…