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How to clean and lubricate a bicycle chain
DIY Tips & Ideas, Maintenance

How to clean and lubricate a bicycle chain

Here’s how to choose the right chain lube and keep your bike rolling smoothly in all kinds of conditions.
Cleaning & Decluttering, Maintenance

How to clean an air conditioning condenser

Keep things cool and save cash by cleaning your AC condenser. Here's how.
Everything you need to know about watering houseplants
Flowers & Plants, Maintenance

Everything you need to know about watering houseplants

With a little know-how, even a rookie can keep the thirstiest houseplants hydrated and happy.
10 best ways to protect your home
Maintenance

10 best ways to protect your home

Sometimes the best ways to protect your home are the easiest. Learn how without investing a lot of time or money.
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6 signs you have a costly foundation slab leak
DIY Tips & Ideas, Maintenance

6 signs you have a costly foundation slab leak

If your home is built on a concrete foundation slab, watch for signs that water may be lurking beneath the surface.
How to improve air quality at home
Maintenance

How to improve air quality at home

With a new study revealing over half of Australians have experienced health issues due to poor air quality at home, National Asthma Council Australia spokesperson, Professor Sheryl van Nunen, [...]
Maintenance

Tips for buying a hot water system

A hot water system is a major purchase that has to be investigated thoroughly as there are a number of factors to consider. Let’s take a look at the range of water heaters that are available so [...]
Kitchen cabinets: 8 easy repairs
Maintenance

Kitchen cabinets: 8 easy repairs

Are you bugged by kitchen cabinets that don’t work quite right? Broken latches, loose door hinges, sticking drawers – are they driving you bonkers? Read on for easy fixes to these and other [...]
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9 common home emergencies and how to deal with them
Maintenance

9 common home emergencies and how to deal with them

When a home emergency happens for the first time, homeowners can get a little paralysed. Questions like, "What do I do now?" or "Should I call someone or try to fix it?" are common. The best [...]
11 tips for getting the most out of a home inspection
Maintenance

10 tips for getting the most out of a home inspection

A proper home inspection is your best defence against buying a property that will be a home improvement nightmare. Use these tips to get the most out of your home inspection.
Maintenance

22 cheap ways to make stuff last longer

Making your stuff last longer is a great way to get more bang for your buck. From running shoes to spectacles, here’s how to get the most out of everything under (and including!) your roof.
12 tips and tricks to prevent and remove rust
Maintenance

12 tips and tricks to prevent and remove rust

Keep your tools, silverware and other metals rust free!
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How to easily clean an outdoor rug
Cleaning & Decluttering, Entertaining Areas, Maintenance

How to easily clean an outdoor rug

Your outdoor rug should be cleaned just like an indoor rug or carpet. Here’s how to do it.
Maintenance, Storage

15 items you should never leave in your garage

Your garage can store more than your car, but keeping these items there could be downright dangerous.
10 things in your home that could explode without warning
Maintenance

10 things in your home that could explode without warning

Did you know there are some ticking time bombs in your house that could explode with or without notice? Homeowner beware.
12 tips for water damage repair
Home Renovating, Maintenance, Problem Solvers

12 tips for water damage repair

Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now it's time to assess and do water damage repair – and do it quickly! Wet [...]
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21 secrets a locksmith won’t tell you
Maintenance

21 secrets a locksmith won’t tell you

Locksmiths reveal their best trade secrets.
Maintenance

Stop believing these summer maintenance myths

Believing these myths might actually be costing you money!
10 tips for wood floor scratch repair
Maintenance

10 tips for wood floor scratch repair

Here are our best tips for wood floor scratch repair.
10 surprising things that decrease property value
Home Renovating, Maintenance

10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.
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Moving into a new house? Here are 17 things you need to do ASAP
Maintenance

Moving into a new house? Here are 15 things you need to do ASAP

Use the opportunity of moving into a new home to set yourself up for years of DIY homeowner success. Check out this checklist of things to consider as you're moving in.
How to repair mortar joints
Maintenance

How to repair mortar joints

Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience.
How to ruin your expensive appliances
Maintenance

How to ruin your expensive appliances

How to keep your pricey appliances in tip-top shape.
DIY Tips & Ideas, Maintenance

10 places smart homeowners install security cameras

Here are the spots where experts say you should install your cameras.
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Super dangerous signs that could kill a home buy
Home Renovating, Maintenance

Super dangerous signs that could kill a home buy

You might miss some of these signs when viewing a home, but beware, they could mean a costly mistake.
10 house smells you should never ignore
Maintenance

10 house smells you should never ignore

Your nose is more sensitive than some of the most sophisticated scientific equipment. Use it to sniff out these serious home dangers.
13 washer/dryer problems you’ll regret ignoring
Maintenance

13 washer/dryer problems you’ll regret ignoring

If you spot any of these issues, resolve them – ASAP.
11 autumn cleaning tasks every smart homeowner tackles
Maintenance

11 autumn cleaning tasks every smart homeowner tackles

Is your home ready for the change in seasons? Only if you’ve completed the expert-recommended tidying tasks on this checklist!
9 things electricians always do in their own homes
DIY Tips & Ideas, Maintenance

9 things electricians always do in their own homes

Before you attempt any DIY electrical work, learn the habits and best practices that are second nature to professional electricians.
12 ways to make your furniture last longer
Maintenance

12 ways to make your furniture last longer

Furniture that is used every day is prone to wear and tear. Here are 12 ways to make your furniture last longer.
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