How to replace Flyscreen Mesh

This handyman hint explains how to replace the mesh in a flyscreen door. To replace the mesh in your flyscreen doors and windows, start by measuring the height then the width of the flyscreen you wish to replace.  You will need a minimum of 75mm to 100mm (3 to 4 inches) extra all round.  Write these measurements 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…

How To Replace A Broken Tile

To fix a floor or wall tile is a reasonably easy project. Before you start, make sure you have a tile that matches the one you want to replace. If you cannot get a matching tile, you will need to think about using a contrasting coloured tile or group of tiles. You could even use Read More…