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Ever needed to do a job around the house but weren't sure how to approach it? From hanging a door to unblocking a drain, we show you how. On DIYBasics you will find no-nonsense step by step advice on how to do simple jobs around the home. We also tackle some of the not so simple jobs, but by laying it out in a clear manner we make it possible for the novice DIY person to graduate to more complex tasks.
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  • How to Unblock a Blocked Toilet - Guaranteed!! Using Just a Mop and a Bag: A blocked toilet can seem like an emergency job requiring a plumber to remove the blockage...… [8 views in Nov]
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  • Making a Garden Pond: Although many families with small children understandably don't want a pond in their garden, they are regaining popularity. A lot of this comes from ecological… [0 views in Nov]
  • Putting up a Garden Fence: Garden fencing is generally quite simple to put up. There's a lot of hard digging but mostly the skill is in knowing what fixings to use where. Fence Post… [0 views in Nov]
  • Removing a Radiator: Do I Drain the Whole System?: The answer to this is yes and no -- but it's all good news – yes you don't have to drain the whole central heating system but… [0 views in Nov]
  • Which Paint to Use for Exterior of House?: There are two problems here, the first being how to remove the old paint and the second what to replace it with. Before going down those… [0 views in Nov]
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