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Editors' picks
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Dripping tap, smelly sink, leaking bath? Don't call out a plumber. In part three of our DIY for beginners series, Rachel Holmes gets to grips with stopcocks, U-bends and sealant -
In part two of our DIY for beginners series, we tackle screwing and drilling. Rachel Holmes explains the basics - and gets her hands on a power tool
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10 Sep 2014:
It can be great fun, but make sure you plan your budget, get three quotes for each job and don’t hire anyone from the AWU
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8 Sep 2014: Accidentally splashed your clothes with bleach when cleaning the house? Don’t panic – colour can be restored with simple steps
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4 Sep 2014:
Scotland’s Kilfinan Community Forest runs workshops and promotes conservation. How can you get involved in this area?
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2 Sep 2014: A complete repair novice with a dilapidated bicycle, Carlene Thomas-Bailey got her hands dirty with Broken Spoke Co-op. Did it work?
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28 Aug 2014: Modernist designer Stephen Burks seeks ‘a return of the hand’ to mix handmade products into high-end consumerism
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25 Aug 2014:
Don’t sit there in the darkness. Rewiring a plug can be fiddly work, but follow these five steps and you can reach that lightbulb moment
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19 Aug 2014: Chris Newman explains how he retrofitted his draughty Victorian townhouse so thoroughly it beats the PassivHaus standard
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18 Aug 2014: From children's fancy dress to DIY and gardening equipment, the people who made a living from online auctions
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18 Aug 2014:
A broken screen doesn’t have to mean splashing out for an expensive repair, as fixing it yourself is easier than you think
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4 Aug 2014: Using talc to countersunk screws, follow simple tips to stop annoying squeaky boards rubbing together or becoming loose, says Susanna Clarke
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29 Jul 2014: Simon Copland: The Block embodies a home improvement obsession that’s eating our money, time and, for some, the chance of ever owning a home
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14 Jul 2014:
Ingenious tips to fix common sofa problems including stubborn or sticky stains, wear and tear, watermarks and spillages
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Guardian Professional, 10 Jul 2014:
Go in for some screws and come out with a fully-fitted kitchen – the in-store offering of DIY is unique and must be preserved
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7 Jul 2014: Frustrated by error messages, chips, or ink running out? Follow these handy tips and give your printer a longer life
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30 Jun 2014:
Unsightly scratches or dents on furniture? Follow these steps to make simple repairs at home and restore wood's natural beauty
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