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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.
February's Most Popular Articles...
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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… [862 views in Feb]
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Getting Electrics to the Garage: In a modern house it's very common to have lighting and power sockets in a garage but an older house might not be so well equipped, particularly if… [344 views in Feb]
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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...… [298 views in Feb]
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Replacing a Fuse and Resetting a Circuit Breaker: Replacing a fuse and resetting a circuit breaker is an easy DIY job. Below we share the basics on what you need to know and what… [250 views in Feb]
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Installing an Extractor Fan in Your Bathroom: Installing an extractor fan in a bathroom is an excellent way of reducing condensation, which leads to damp problems. Damp can leave… [202 views in Feb]
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Putting Up Trellises: Putting up a trellis is a relatively easy job for the DIY novice to tackle, as long as there is a wall or a fence to attach it to. It's possible to have… [134 views in Feb]
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