DIY Home Improvement

Underlay Felt For many years the most common type of underlay used under slates and tiles was the bituminous felt Type 1F. This is still widely used in the domestic sector, but it has all but totally been replaced on new sites by a range of high-tech, plastic underlays. 1F felt typically comes in 1m … Read moreRoof Repair Materials – Roofing

Roofing Tools Overview The tools in a roofer, slater and tiler’s bag or tool box will vary from firm to firm and from region to region, and so will the terminology describing them. The tools below are most common roofing tools. from my own tools and those which are most commonly used throughout the industry. Much, of course, depends … Read moreRoofing Tools Explained

Working at Height Safety Measures Working at heights requires special precautions for obvious reasons. Roofing safety is really important. Falls from height still account for one-fifth of the deaths in the construction industry; they are the biggest killer in the industry, yet still people chance their arm, especially in the domestic market. Having seen one … Read moreRoofing Safety Measures & Equipment

Measuring Tools and Marking Tools The difference between a professional- and amateur-looking job can be in the measuring. For pieces to fit perfectly, accurate measurements are essential. An eighth of an inch can throw off the whole balance of a job. No matter what tool you use to measure, take your time and follow the … Read moreWoodworking Measuring Tools

Working with Concrete Knowing how to handle concrete will ensure a long life for your concrete driveway, sidewalk or patio. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel and water, mixed in measured proportions to form a durable and fairly inexpensive building material. Portland cement is a fine powder which, when mixed with water, … Read moreHow to Lay Concrete

Building a Patio Garden seating areas can be formal with mortared joints, or informal with the bricks or stones resting on sand. Patios are individual. They are designed to suit the needs of the user. They can be built close to the house for dining and entertaining. They can be built in the middle of … Read moreHow to Install a Patio

Building a Deck A well-planned deck is simply an outdoor addition to your home and should provide both privacy and convenience. A deck is a part of the house and must be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Although the deck is built for outdoor living, you want it to afford some … Read moreHow to Build a Wooden Deck

By following a few basic steps, you can install or repair door chime units. Door chimes operate off low voltage. Power from 6 to 30 volts is enough to make your chimes ring. The normal 120-volt household current is stepped down to this low voltage by means of a transformer. To install a new door … Read moreDoorbell Repair – How to DIY

All electrical codes require grounded wiring to prevent fatal shocks from faulty switches. Faulty switches, outlets and motors can leak electrical current without affecting the fuse or circuit breaker. Since power continues to surge through the wires, the leak needs an outlet. Pulled by the earth’s magnetic force, this leaking current will search for the … Read moreGrounding Cables at Your Home

Installing outdoor outlets is no more difficult than indoor wiring. However, there are extra safety regulations that must be followed. We’re a nation equipped with electronic gizmos. While at one time the interior of the house was the domain of electricity, there’s an increasing need for power outdoors to handie our lawn mowers, lights and … Read moreOutdoor Electrical Wiring