There is nothing more frustrating than trying to refer to an instructions page during DIY only to find it has flipped over or is curling. With hands full, rectifying this situation usually requires completely stopping what you are doing. Not an ideal situation when undertaking tasks like drilling.

An easy solution to this problem is to hold pages open with spring clamps. Simply clamp each side of your magazine (Handyman magazine of course) or book as shown and pages will stay open. This tip also comes in handy when using recipe books in the kitchen!

Take a look inside the latest issue of Handyman for more DIY tips and ideas.