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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.
November'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… [170 views in Nov]
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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… [32 views in Nov]
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Drilling Holes in Walls: Drilling holes in walls is a common task for many DIY jobs. But as many DIY experts will tell you, there are different types of wall and many things that go… [26 views in Nov]
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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...… [26 views in Nov]
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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… [26 views in Nov]
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What Components are in a Plug Socket?: To answer your last question first, there are no fuses in a normal plug socket. Fused Sockets There are some special fused sockets that DO… [20 views in Nov]
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I was going to go buy some drain rods as a normal plunger wasn't doing…
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HAH! Toilet had been locked for a few days and after trying the…
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