General DIY videos
This section contains videos that will help when doing general DIY that does not fit into any other categories. In here you will find videos showing how to remove mould or even how to remove a wall plug with ease.
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Angle grinder pin wrench trick
Added 1,915 Views / 0 LikesUndoing the flange nut on an angle grinder can be almost impossible with the incorrect pin wrench, here I demonstrate how to undo the nut with the wrong sized wrench.
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Bathroom ceiling cladding
Added 2,673 Views / 1 LikesHow to clad a bathroom ceiling using PVC cladding.
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Broken double glazed window on the inside
Added 664 Views / 0 LikesThis video briefly shows what can happen to double glazed windows in cold weather once the sun heats the unit up too quickly. The difference in temperature can cause the window to implode, as you can see from the pane of glass on the inside of this double
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Child proof appliance switches
Added 1,190 Views / 0 LikesChildren just love to press buttons, especially if the button is illuminated. This simple trick shows how to use a small piece of acrylic with a 6mm hole drilled through it to protect the switch from little fingers. The appliance can still be switched on
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Clear Silicone Sealant test
Added 2,185 Views / 1 LikesSometimes clear silicone sealant is far from clear, here I compare three brands of clear silicone.
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Cutting Polysterene with a hot wire cutter
Added 1,652 Views / 0 LikesA hot wire cutter is useful for cutting polystyrene.
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Detail sander sheet money saving tip
Added 1,474 Views / 0 LikesDetail sander sheets are currently £7 for 5 at B&Q but for the same price you can buy a 5 metre roll of abrasive paper, which can be cut to the same shape as the detail sander sheet and can be glued to one of the old worn out sheets, then when t
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Drill holes in a ceiling without the dust
Added 1,915 Views / 1 LikesThis video shows how you can use a take away container that would normally be thrown away to catch the dust when drilling holes in a plasterboard ceiling, using a hole saw.
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Drilling glass | spear point glass drill
Added 1,585 Views / 0 LikesGlass can easily be drilled using a spear point glass drill bit, these bits will also drill ceramic tiles! For larger holes you can use a diamond coated holesaw. Whichever drill bit you use to drill the glass you will need some coolant/lubricant, Parrafin
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Drilling through cavity walls
Added 2,386 Views / 0 LikesThis video demonstrates how to drill through a cavity wall
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Energy saving Light bulbs
Added 1,490 Views / 0 LikesYear on year electricity bills increase at a much higher rate than inflation. By installing low energy light bulbs you can make a substantial saving on your energy bills in a quick time. Typically payback is after 12 months, by that time you have paid for
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Garden burner bins
Added 1,588 Views / 0 LikesGarden burner bins (incinerator bins) are a great way to burn branches/clean wood in the garden. These incinerators can get to high temperatures and will easily burn most burnable household items although they should only be used for clean wood, paper and
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Glass cutting using a glass cutter
Added 1,108 Views / 0 LikesThis video shows how to cut plate glass using a standard glass cutter. You can cut straight or curved lines using a cutter like this, the important thing Is to lubricate the cutting wheel using some oil.
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Gutter cleaning and fitting floguards
Added 1,975 Views / 0 LikesGutters can periodically get blocked from leaves etc. This can cause the gutter to overflow which can cause damage to your property. When clearing the cutters it is essential that the correct equipment is used to access the gutter, this will normally invo
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Gutter Hedgehog installation
Added 1,212 Views / 0 LikesThe Gutter Hedgehog is a fast and easy way of prevent gutters from being blocked by leaves/debris etc.
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Gyproc Easi-fill | Gyproc Easi filler
Added 1,096 Views / 1 LikesGyproc Easi-fill was originally made for filling the joints between sheets of plasterboard or drywall once they had been fixed to the wall using the direct bond method. I know decorators that have been using it as a filler for years and now Gyproc have re
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