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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 Toilet
HOW TO UNBLOCK A TOILET: A blocked toilet can seem like an emergency DIY job but do not panic, as it is a task which is often easy to fix by using the correct tools. NOTE: This page covers how…
Dealing With Damp
DEALING WITH DAMP: Damp problems are very common in older houses especially in the UK which has a wet climate. Read on to find out how to identify the signs of damp and to find out what you can do to…
Unblocking Drains
UNBLOCKING DRAINS: The bad news is that blocked drains are an inconvenient eyesore, can be unpleasantly smelly and in worst cases can lead to structural damage in your home. The good news is that the…
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nlssams
Re: How to Unblock a Toilet
Ive tried the mop and bag trick how does it work for all of you and not for me? ive got a blockage in the pipes and cant get to the drainage as its…
14 May @ 9:23 PM

bob
Re: Carpet Grippers and Fitting Plates
This is ok but i want to know how I can fix a broken floorboard that is under a fitted carpet.
9 May @ 3:27 PM

manonamission
Re: Replacing a Standard Light Switch with a Dimmer
But this does not tell you how to install the dimmer!! No help at all.
13 April @ 8:09 AM

raymy
Re: Laying Wooden Floors
Hi, is it possible to lay laminate flooring over existing cushion floor. The existing cushion floor is in good order.
10 March @ 4:40 PM

walker
Re: Draughtproofing Doors
The rubber on my front door draft excluder plate is startng to rip; is there some way I can repair the rubber at the bottom of the door plate or…
23 January @ 7:44 AM

bobc
Re: Fixing Floorboard Problems
The information was thorough, explained well, and very helpful.
24 December @ 3:12 PM

tootsie
Re: Dealing With Damp
if air bricks are blocked will this cause the house to become damp
28 November @ 11:37 PM

ManWithSword
Re: Putting Together Flat Pack Furniture
Another useful tip is to lay out the item exactly as it is shown in the instruction diagram. If the table or chair is shown pointing left, then…
25 October @ 2:45 PM

holly
Re: What's Wrong with my Toilet?
toilet will not flush ,and syphon has been replaced . what else can i do
31 August @ 4:58 PM

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