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This article walks you through the dos and don'ts of plasterboard installation. It will help you avoid seven common mistakes people make when tackling their plasterboard projects.
These quick fixes deliver designer results – for a fraction of the cost.
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Straight from top pro woodworkers – ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.
A professional finish on bathroom and kitchen tiling is not as difficult as you think. With the right tools and a bit of know-how, here's how to do your own tiling.
Christmas guests will be amazed when they see this beautiful succulent ball suspended from a tree or pergola, or taking centrestage in a courtyard.
If you're ready to revamp your plain brick house or fireplace but don't want to spend a lot of money, roll up your sleeves and consider German smear.
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Achieve this durable and timeless finish yourself.
Don't throw it away! Sawdust recycling turns the waste from your saws and sanders into a resource with multiple uses around the shop and the house.
Butt joints are the easiest woodworking joints to make, but they aren’t very strong and usually need reinforcement. Despite this, they have many uses.
If your home is built on a concrete foundation slab, watch for signs that water may be lurking beneath the surface.
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Using permanent marker can be risky – one small slip up and something gets ruined. Wrong! Here, you'll find 10 effective ways to remove permanent marker when it ends up on unintended surfaces in [...]
Learn this centuries-old hallmark of craftsmanship.
Removing wallpaper is a messy task. Follow these tips to peel it off your wall more easily.
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Who knew the humble toothpick could be so useful?!
Trimming is detailed work that requires patience, skill and just a little bit of a perfectionism. Here are some great trim carpentry tips to get you from hack to pro.
Learn how to mix concrete so you get the right strength and consistency every time.
Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their go-to tips.
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Consistently making bad cuts and wasting material? A bad measuring habit may be the cause. Learn about mistakes you may not know you're making.
Create a gorgeous stone veneer accent wall. We’ll show you how, step by step.
Sponges can do a lot more than just wipe up messes. Here are some brilliant uses you've probably never thought to try.
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You can lay new ceramic tile right over old tile if you use the methods we show you here.
Installing tile can be intimidating for any DIYer regardless of skill or experience. It takes time, money, tools and patience to get your splashback, floor or bathroom wall tile just right. If [...]
Give those otherwise useless plastic jugs and bottles new life in your home or workshop. And the best part, these super-resourceful ideas don’t cost a thing!
We all know spray foam is an insulation powerhouse, but it's also a versatile home improvement tool. Here are some genius uses for spray foam that you may have never considered.
Hot glue guns are not just for school projects and holiday decorations. Once you discover just how useful hot glue can be in the workshop, it will soon become one your favourite tools.
These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!