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Handy Tips

How To Make A DIY Eco-Friendly Ant Spray

Create this handy spray to deter ants from crawling through your house
How To Prevent Bin Lids From Falling Off

How To Prevent Bin Lids From Falling Off

Attach your bin lid with cable ties to keep it tidy
Protect Walls With Masking Tape

Protect Walls With Masking Tape

Keep your walls tidy and clean when installing shelves or mounting hooks

How To Reinforce A Drawer With Plywood

Repair a sagging drawer to make it easy to open and close

How To Elevate Furniture When Painting

Use screws to elevate your workpiece when spray painting for more even coverage
How To Quickly Find Out The Size Of A Tarp

How To Quickly Find Out The Size Of A Tarp

Identify the tarpaulin you need for the job with this simple tip
How To Find Cables And Pipes Inside Walls

How To Find Cables And Pipes Inside Walls

Use this handy trick to remember what utilities are inside your walls
DIY Mini-Stands For Easier Painting

DIY Mini-Stands For Easier Painting

Put spare offcuts and screws to good use by using them to create mini-stands
How To See Inside Tight Spaces

How To See Inside Tight Spaces

Use a digital camera to get an inside view of crawl spaces, cabinets, ceilings and attics
How to support wall cabinets using a car jack

How to support wall cabinets using a car jack

Hold wall cabinets in place when hanging them using this clever shortcut
Store Leftover Paint Properly With This Easy Trick

Store Leftover Paint Properly With This Easy Trick

Maximise the shelf life of leftover paint by using this trick to minimise air exposure
Store tools using polystyrene foam

Store tools using polystyrene foam

Create a handy storage rack for frequently used tools using polystyrene foam
Keep groceries organised in the car

Keep Groceries Organised In The Car

Secure shopping bags with a bungee cord to prevent them spilling on the way home
How To Keep A Paint Roller Fresh Between Coats

How To Keep A Paint Roller Fresh Between Coats

Here's how to prevent a paint roller from drying out between coats
An Easy Trick For Remembering Your Home Paint Colours

An Easy Trick For Remembering Your Home Paint Colours

Make repainting easy by keeping a record of the paint colours used in your home
Soften Old Masking Tape With This Quick Trick

Soften Old Masking Tape In Seconds

Here's how to revive old masking tape in less than 30 seconds
How To Store A Paint Roller Overnight

How To Store A Paint Roller Overnight

Save time by using plastic to keep a paint roller wet overnight
Create A DIY Tape Dispenser With A Sock

Create A DIY Tape Dispenser With A Sock

Give an old sock a new life by using during DIY as a masking tape dispenser
Unclog Spray Can Nozzles In One Easy Step

Unclog Spray Can Nozzles In One Easy Step

Learn how to unclog spray paint nozzles overnight with nail polish remover
How To Remove Masking Tape Neatly

How To Remove Masking Tape Neatly

Remove masking tape from walls and furniture without leaving residue
A Foolproof Method For Drying Paintbrushes

A Foolproof Method For Drying Paintbrushes

Dry paintbrushes and sponges more effectively than ever before

How To Apply Plaster Filler Neatly

A mess-free solution to applying plaster filler into small holes in the wall
Prevent Overspray While Spray Painting

Prevent Overspray While Spray Painting

Prevent overspray while spray painting by creating a makeshift spray booth
How To Protect Plumbing When Painting The Bathroom

How To Protect Plumbing When Painting The Bathroom

Cover plumbing with cling wrap when painting the bathroom
How To Hang Paintbrushes From The Ceiling

How To Hang Paintbrushes From The Ceiling

Keep paintbrushes out of harms way with this inventive storage idea
Try This Quick Trick For Neater Painting With A Paint Roller

Try This Quick Trick For Neater Painting With A Paint Roller

Keep your paint roller in good condition for more precise painting
Turn PVC Pipe Into A Tool Holster

Turn PVC Pipe Into A Tool Holster

Cut a piece of PVC pipe to create a handy holster for holding a hammer
Use pool noodles to protect items in your boot

Use pool noodles to protect items in your boot

Prevent scratches by attaching a pool noodle to the edge of your car boot lid
How To Find The End Of A Roll Of Tape

How To Find The End Of A Roll Of Tape

Use this trick to make it easier to locate the end of a roll of packing or masking tape
Use This Trick To Paint With Less Mess

Use This Trick To Paint With Less Mess

Paint without all the mess and cleanup by using this easy and affordable hack
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