Have you ever accidentally dropped your mobile phone in the sink, or even worse… the toilet? This will tell you how to save a wet mobile phone. 1. Quickly turn it off, open phone and pull out the battery and the sim card. Shake as much water as possible from the phone while you find Read More…
How to recycle Laundry water on your garden.
First you need to check if you can legally recycle grey water on your garden.Your choice of grey water is important for health reasons. About greywater reuse Greywater is water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or Read More…
How to mount a TV on the wall
Having a Wall mounted TV has many great benefits, but it is important to learn how to install a television wall mount properly, or else you risk the television falling and breaking or damaging your walls. Tools required to install a TV wall mount include a spirit level, a drill and drill bits, a wrench Read More…
How to Wallpaper a Room
Mike, the Maroochydore Handyman brings you his top tips and guide how to wallpaper a room, from wallpapering to tools, preparation and tips. Wallpaper Hanging Tools Before you begin your wallpaper hanging project you should be certain to acquire the proper tools for the job. It is important to know, at this point, whether the Read More…
How to Clean & Stain a Timber Deck
It is very important that this is a two-part job: Part 1 is how to Clean a Timber Deck, while Part 2 explains how to stain the deck. You must clean the deck before staining. You will need the following; Eye protection. Rubber Gloves Paint Scraper Stiff Bristled Brush (plastic bristles) Plastic Drop cloths (to Read More…
How to paint old Kitchen cupboard doors
This tip explains how to paint your old kitchen cupboard doors or bathroom vanity unit doors. DO IT YOURSELF Paint your old kitchen cupboard doors or bathroom vanity unit doors. They will look like new! This includes old Timber doors that are in good condition. (remember if the doors are dented, cracked or split this will Read More…
How to Laminate a Bench Top
How to Laminate a Bench Top This handyman hint explains how to laminate a bench top commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Laminate a Bench Top | Job Difficulty : Moderate The first thing to do is make sure the surface you want to cover in laminate is suitable. Solid, clean, smooth surface. i.e. MDF, Read More…
How To Make a Dog House
Get Tips for Building a Small or Large Dog House Building a dog house can provide your dog with a comfortable place to sleep when outdoors. The dog house can provide shade in the summer, protection from rain or snow during inclement weather and simply a place for your dog to relax any time of Read More…
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…
Re-Grout Shower / Bathroom Walls
This step by step guide helps you to remove old grout and then re-grout existing wall tiles found in showers and bathrooms. Step 1 – Removing the old Grout You simply chisel out the old grout. You must use a thin chisel such as an old flathead screwdriver. The trick is to tap lightly and Read More…
