‘How To’ Archives
Air Conditioner Problems: Home Decorating
Although some central air conditioner repairs must be handled by a qualified air conditioning repair person, you can handle simple repairs and maintenance yourself. Below, you'll find guidance, based upon the symptoms. So let's go over a few of them. The most common problem is that the air conditioner is not blowing cold air. There are [...]
How to strip paint
Stripping off old paint is often one of the first jobs to be tackled when you move into an older house. Although it's a messy job the end results are worth all that hard work. Time to complete job: A painted wooden door may take half a day to strip, including repairing any holes and cracks. Approximate budget: Heat guns cost from around £15 [...]
How to paint a sash window
Don't let your sash windows detract from your décor. Follow our instructions on freshening them up with a lick of paint. Time to complete job: 3 hours plus drying time Approximate budget: From £15 Tip: Ideally, paint your windows in the morning to maximise drying time. Depending on the drying conditions, this should leave your windows [...]
How To Decorate a Child’s Room With a Theme
One of the best ways to decorate a child's room is around a decorating theme or color scheme. The simple How-To instructions will be easy to follow whether you're doing a boy's room or a girl's room. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Varies Here's How: Start looking in your child's favorite books, magazines, decorating books, and even get [...]
How To Hang Wallpaper
Wallpaper can make a tremendous difference in the appearance of any room and if you learn to hang wallpaper the right way, you'll be ready to transform your home. It is relatively easy to learn how to hang wallpaper but it takes patience and attention to detail, especially if you are hanging patterned wallpaper, which requires matching at the [...]
How to maintain radiators
You know what they say. A radiator is only as hot as the water that fills it. OK, we admit it. No one says that. But it's true nonetheless. Which is why you need to keep your radiators clean, full and glowing. In top nick, they'll heat your house efficiently and effectively all winter long, leaving you to enjoy a toasty home and lower fuel bills. [...]
How to fix a leaky radiator
A small leak in your radiator can turn into big trouble if it's left to drip. Besides reducing the efficiency of your heating system, eventually a small drip could ruin your carpet or the floorboards underneath. So, to avoid costly carpet replacement, make this simple repair to your radiator. All those valves and keys may seem scary, but with the [...]
