Timber Driveway
The owners need to make repairs to their concrete slab and asphalt driveway, which has become unsightly and patchy. They also have a grass area adjacent to the driveway which can be utilised as a parking spot. They opted for a timber driveway ... [... more]
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Fishpond makeover
A pond can be a beautiful feature in any garden — even a small courtyard can be brought to life by the sound of running water. Unless the pond is like this one. Reg visits a pond that Our House created as a part of a makeover just over a year ... [... more]
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Ensuite Makeover
The seventies floor tiles give this ensuite an out-dated appearance. However the main reason for this makeover is that the waterproofing system has broken down. Water has leaked from the shower into the carpet and the moisture is attracting ... [... more]
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Injecta Course
Down with rising damp! Injecta Course has an alternative to messy and expensive damp course replacement. Drummy render and bubbly, peeling paint are sure signs of rising damp. We looked at a house that was about 50 years old with a damp course ... [... more]
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Pool in a Pool
Many tired old pools meet an inglorious end, being buried back into the garden, but it is possible to give yourself a whole new pool without the added expense. The owners were keen to renovate their pool and, as the original was past its use-by ... [... more]
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Ezy Patch
Got a hole that needs repairing? This product will fix it in a jiffy. Have you ever been caught out with an annoying hole in your bucket? Ezy Patch is the solution. No sealing, mixing or brushing needed, simply peel off the backing paper and ... [... more]
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Antique bed restoration
This old wrought iron bed was bought at an auction house in a terrible state. It has black peeling paint showing the white undercoat and new brass knobs which don't fit with the desired antique look. We're going to restore the bed to its former ... [... more]
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Tuckpointing
Tuck pointing is the placement of white lines around bricks to give a more pleasing appearance. The work is usually carried out on Federation houses or Californian bungalow homes. It is purely for cosmetic purposes to enhance the brickwork and is ... [... more]
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Mattress Renovators
It's well known that we spend about a third of our lives in bed, so it's important to have a good mattress. If you want to take the backache out of bedtime, consider having your old mattress renovated. Even the best mattresses can become lumpy ... [... more]
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Hedgehog Gutter Filter
Blocked gutters can cause many problems around the house. Common problems include water damage to foundations, gutters pulling free of rotting face boards, internal flooding in walls and ceilings, and general erosion around the home. Damaged ... [... more]
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Squashed Carpet Tip
When furniture is moved, it often leaves a dent on the carpet. This can be rectified by simply running an iron over a wet white cloth laid over the mark. After around 15 seconds or so, lift the cloth off. The steam should have lifted the pile ... [... more]
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Almond Stick Tip
Is the cat clawing at your furniture again? This tip will save you costly furniture repairs and get rid of those unsightly scratch marks. The Tibet Almond stick is a simple device which is used to remove or "cover up" those annoying scratches [... more]
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