Monthly Archives: November 2011
Which Wall Fixing?
Before fixing any load-bearing structures to the wall (such as shelving, wall art, paintings, etc), there are some important considerations to bear in mind first. Consider the type of wall and choose the appropriate plug. Remember that not all wall … Continue reading
Mouldy Silicone
Mouldy silicone is an unsightly mess in a kitchen or bathroom. This is easily sorted by removing all the grotty old silicone and cleaning the contact areas and making sure they are nice and dry before reapplying new silicone. Don’t … Continue reading
Fixing Wobbly Fence Posts
Edinburgh is affectionately known as ‘The Windy City’, and after a blustery winter (or summer!) it is possible that there are a few fence posts rattling about. Fence posts can be sorted out easily enough, by removing the old post … Continue reading
Refreshing Tile Grout
After a while, grout between tiles can become dirty and mouldy, caused for example by coffee on the kitchen splashback, and by mould in the bath and shower. A useful way to prevent these unsightly stains is to bleach the … Continue reading