Secret tips and tricks for the DIY

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  MrToast1 year, 5 months ago4 Likes #1Show comment toolsReply

  DDIY
  
  
  Dont do it yourself
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  Joey Bloggsy1 year, 5 months ago3 Likes #2Show comment toolsReply

  Let me start,
  
  Those silicon tubes that are only half used, I tend to get an earbud, cut it on one side and push that into the nozzle all the way until the wool is covering the nozlle as well.
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  databar1 year, 5 months ago3 Likes #3Show comment toolsReply

  Always wash your brushes out after you use them in hot soapy water (water based paint) if you use oil based then burn them.
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  DLM1 year, 5 months ago6 Likes #4Show comment toolsReply

  Get a bf to do it for you :)
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  databar1 year, 5 months ago2 Likes #5Show comment toolsReply

  Another good tip measure twice cut once.
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  Joey Bloggsy1 year, 5 months ago1 Like #6Show comment toolsReply

  Ah databar that reminds me after washing the brushes , use a bit of conditioner to make the hair of the brush softer.
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  sancho19831 year, 5 months ago8 Likes #7Show comment toolsReply

  When removing the u bend to unblock it do not pour the bucket of water you have just caught down the same sink
  
  True story
  
  Three separate occasions
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  gemmybobs1 year, 5 months ago1 Like #8Show comment toolsReply

  let the lady of the house do it!
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  databar1 year, 5 months ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  Sancho you are so right, but THREE times.once is silly , twice is stupid, three times is ........
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  databar1 year, 5 months ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  sancho1983

  When removing the u bend to unblock it do not pour the bucket of water you have just caught down the same sink
  
  True story
  
  Three separate occasions

  
  I'm still laughing.
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  sancho19831 year, 5 months ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  databar

  Sancho you are so right, but THREE times.once is silly , twice is stupid, three times is ........

  
  
  I absolutely guarantee it won't be the last either...
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  Joey Bloggsy1 year, 5 months ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  I got a classic one for you ppl -
  
  If your drain pipe gets blocked and you have tried hard to ublock it, then can I suggest you use the cleaning rods but also get your garden hose pipe and attach that to the rod with some black tape.
  Push it in as far as it will go and let let the water flow, this will give it a very good clean.
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  databar1 year, 5 months ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  sancho1983

  databar

  Sancho you are so right, but THREE times.once is silly , twice is stupid, three times is ........

  
  
  I absolutely guarantee it won't be the last either...

  
  Thank you for the Haggis the other night my faith was restored, and yes i'm still laughing because i,ve done it as well.
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  gari189[helper]1 year, 5 months ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  sancho1983

  When removing the u bend to unblock it do not pour the bucket of water you have just caught down the same sink
  
  True story
  

  
  Don't worry you're not the only one......:D
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  donaldduck21 year, 5 months ago3 Likes #15Show comment toolsReply

  When you put the lid back on the tin of paint turn it upside down and leave it for a few minutes then turn it right way up and store. This helps form a seal and prevents the paint drying out inside.
  
  If you do have paint with bits in then stretch some stocking or tights over a clean container and pour the paint into it and the stocking or tights will let the paint pass through and catch all of the bits.
  
  If using a roller again the next day then put it inside a plastic bag and wrap it tightly around the handle. This will prevent the paint drying on the roller and avoid the need to wash it out at the end of each day.
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  transit1 year, 5 months ago1 Like #16Show comment toolsReply

  Don't wee in the plant pot.
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  New Born1 year, 5 months ago1 Like #17Show comment toolsReply

  Always lube and use protection ;)
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  ricko1 year, 5 months ago2 Likes #18Show comment toolsReply

  Another good tip with that wet roller your going to use the next day ..............or even the next week.
  Wrap it in a plastic shopping bag or one of those cheap freezer bags you buy on a roll and put the thing in a fridge .Will last for ages and never dry out .
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  CrazyHorses1 year, 5 months ago3 Likes #19Show comment toolsReply

  How not to put up a double kitchen cupboard...
  
  I came home to my ex straining as he tried to hold a double door kitchen cupboard on the wall whilst holding a drill and the screws. We had bought the cabinet second hand so it was already assembled with doors.
  
  I gently explained that he only had to hold the cabinet up then use a pencil to mark the holes where to drill.
  
  I've never forgotten the look on his face as the penny dropped.
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  skellysgirl1 year, 5 months ago3 Likes #20Show comment toolsReply

  If your filling a gap or hole in the wall, spray it first with a water/PVA mix. It will seal the dry dusty bits and when you fill the filler grip better

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