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1. How to remove rust stains from stone: (diy); Removing rust from stone can be extremely difficult but with the correct products it is easy. Look at the pictures below and you will see that top one is a picture of a sandstone wall that has been stained ...; Created on 12 May 2014
2. Intermediate switch: (Light fitting); Intermediate switches are often used in a three way lighting arrangement, but because of their versatility they can be used for one way, two way switching, three way switching or even more intermediate ...; Created on 16 October 2016
3. May 2015 free to enter competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter May 2015 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related ...; Created on 06 May 2015
4. How to join MDPE pipe: (Joining pipes); MDPE Pipe can easily be joined using the right connectors Joining MDPE pipe is very easy and there are several fittings which are made for this purpose such as those made by John Guest, Flowplast, Melimatic ...; Created on 01 May 2015
5. MDPE Pipe: (Plumbing); MDPE pipe (medium density polyethylene) This MDPE pipe has been cut, de-burred and has inserts inserted into the pipe ready for the coupling MDPE pipe is available in 20mm and 25mm diameters. ...; Created on 01 May 2015
6. April 2015 Competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter April 2015 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related ...; Created on 07 April 2015
7. Garage Conversion - Final decor: (Converting a Garage); Once plastered internally the room will be ready for its second fix (socket fronts, doors, skirting boards etc) and final décor although it must be mentioned that the room and any plastering work be ...; Created on 01 April 2015
8. Garage conversion roof: (Converting a Garage); Sounds easy enough? Its already got one, shouldn’t need to do much about it? Maybe not but attention to detail in this area may well save a fortune in the long run and any errors made now will be magnified ...; Created on 01 April 2015
9. Garage Conversion - Access: (Converting a Garage); There is one important thing to consider besides security - Fire. The way you get into the room would also be the way out in the event of a fire and the rules need following. If the garage was separate ...; Created on 01 April 2015
10. The Garage Door: (Converting a Garage); Leave it on! Well, at least for the time being, it offers some security whilst you mess about with other things and you can still store your building materials in the garage… Consider the brickwork ...; Created on 01 April 2015
11. Garage Conversion Planning Permission: (Converting a Garage); Since October 2008 the government passed a law allowing most garage conversions to be undertaken without the need for planning permission provided certain criteria are met. The building must not be in ...; Created on 01 April 2015
12. Garage conversion - Floor: (Converting a Garage); Garage conversion floors One thing to remember is the regulation regarding a ‘fire step’ down into a garage from a habitable room. Once your conversion becomes a habitable room this regulation is no ...; Created on 01 April 2015
13. Garage Conversion Rules and regulations: (Converting a Garage); Rules and regulations when planning a garage conversion The building notice Prior to commencement of any works a building notice should be submitted to the local authority building control department ...; Created on 01 April 2015
14. Garage Conversion Services-Gas-Electric-Drains: (Converting a Garage); Services to be considered when planning a garage conversion Existing services There is always the possibility of encountering problems with existing services and the time to deal with them is usually ...; Created on 01 April 2015
15. Garage Conversion - Walls: (Converting a Garage); If you intend to split your garage up into a habitable room and a garage area you need to consider the fire regulations. A step down will be required but also the dividing wall must be fireproof. If ...; Created on 01 April 2015
16. Garage Conversion Windows and Doors: (Converting a Garage); Windows / Doors in Garage conversions When installing external grade doors or windows you need to ensure all current regulations are met. The first one is ‘u’ value. Externally glazed areas need ...; Created on 01 April 2015
17. Garage Conversion viability: (Converting a Garage); A Garage conversion is usually on the whole a cost effective and viable alternative to building an extension, however, certain points must be taken into consideration before undertaking any work. Is ...; Created on 01 April 2015
18. March 2015 competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman March 2015 competition The competition is as easy as ever to enter and free, as always. To enter the competition you must- 1. Be a member of the DIY ...; Created on 09 March 2015
19. February 2015 competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman February 2015 competition The competition is as easy as ever to enter and free, as always. To enter the competition you must- 1. Be a member of the ...; Created on 28 January 2015
20. January 2015 competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman January 2015 competition This is the first Ultimate Handyman competition of 2015, I wish everyone the best for the new year! The competition is as easy ...; Created on 04 January 2015
21. December 2014 competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman December 2014 competition Because it's Christmas the site is running another competition with more prizes then there is normally. Of course the competition is ...; Created on 07 December 2014
22. November 10 year special competition 2014: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman November 2014 special competition Ten years ago this site was started by making a couple of pages on a home computer using Microsoft Frontpage, since then every ...; Created on 02 November 2014
23. October 2014 free to enter competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter October 2014 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related ...; Created on 14 October 2014
24. Cutting glass: (diy); Cutting glass is normally a very simple process and can be carried out using a very inexpensive tool known as a glass cutter. There are various types of cutter available from standard glass cutters that ...; Created on 30 September 2014
25. Drilling glass: (diy); Drilling glass is a relatively easy process as long as time is taken when drilling the glass. Whilst it is very easy to drill normal plate glass it is much more difficult to drill tempered or hardened ...; Created on 30 September 2014
26. September 2014 free to enter competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter September 2014 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related ...; Created on 09 September 2014
27. August 2014 free to enter competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter August 2014 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related ...; Created on 08 August 2014
28. Building a composter: (DIY Building); Building a composter is very easy, the main thing is that you plan the job properly and have all necessary materials ready for the day you decide to build the composter. Composting is a great way ...; Created on 02 August 2014
29. July 2014 free to enter competition: (competition); Welcome to the Ultimate Handyman Free to enter July 2014 competition The Ultimate Handyman site has gone from strength to strength since it's creation and is now one of the UK's largest DIY related web ...; Created on 04 July 2014
30. How to install a shower tray: (Plumbing); In this article we are installing a quadrant resin shower tray into the corner of a bathroom. Here we are installing a quadrant shower tray onto a wooden floor. To start with you need to ensure ...; Created on 24 June 2014

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