Papering angles When papering around a bend, door or window frame use the same technique for tackling a corner and trimming the top and bottom ends of a length. Rub the edge that needs trimming with the back of the scissors to mark where it needs to be cut. Peel back the edge and trim, […]
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Repairing minor problems Small cracks or splits with no bubbling of roof surface If you find small cracks or splits and the surface still appears flat, then the surface can be easily repaired using bitumen mastic spread evenly over the area. Self-adhesive repair tapes are also available for this type of repair. However make sure
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Washable Fabrics Use a commercial stain remover, then wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Take to the dry-cleaners. Carpets and Furnishings Shake or vacuum thoroughly. On light coloured carpets rub in Fuller”s earth then vacuum again.
Washable Fabrics Blot up excess then rinse out in running cold water. Soak in biological detergent, then wash in warm detergent. If marks remain use a commercial stain remover. Non Washable Fabrics Carefully sponge with a little warm water. When dry, treat with a commercial stain remover, and otherwise take to dry cleaners. Carpets and
Washable Fabrics Remove as much of the excess as possible. Thoroughly rinse article in several changes of cold water. Dissolve biological detergent in water, allow to soak as much as possible preferably overnight. Rinse well, then wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible. Carefully sponge splashes with warm water in which
Checking the condition of a tiled roof From the roof space inside If the inside of the roof is unlined, check for cracks showing daylight as this will indicate areas needing closer inspection. Shine a torch on the timbers and check for water staining. If stains are found on the timber, try to trace the
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Introduction The most popular replacement is the circular 227 litre (50 gallon) polyethylene cistern. This is because the cold water storage cistern is normally situated in the loft and this type of replacement cistern can be folded to pass through the narrow hatchway to the roofspace. The cistern supplies all the cold water taps in
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Introduction As much preparation as possible is advisable before starting to avoid having the water cut off for too long. So as many fittings should be assembled as is possible before the old bath is removed. If the position of the bath is to be different to the old one then the water supply and
Caution Electricity is dangerous and can be hazardous. In doubt? Call a qualified electrician. Extension leads For a very long extension it is undoubtedly better to purchase an extension lead on a drum. These are very cheap and are easily wound up to keep them safe and tidy when not in use. However you may
Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible, sponge article with warm water and wash as normal. Non Washable Fabrics Remove as much as possible, carefully dab spots with biological detergent dissolved in warm water. Sponge with warm water and blot up. Otherwise take to dry-cleaners. Carpets and Furnishings Remove as much as possible, sponge with
