Strange water leak?
Sometimes the obvious is not obvious. Imagine…you’ve just moved in and you can’t wait to use your new bathroom. You get ready to use the shower, turn the fan on and you get wet! No not from the shower. This …
Pressure washing transformation Southern Highlands
We tend to have a lot of gardens in the Southern Highlands and cold weather. This lends itself to moss, mould and mildew deposits in our outdoor spaces. Somehow, grime tends to creep up on us and all of a …
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Cracked ceiling repair Southern Highlands
Yes, it looks scary but it is fixable. Cracks in walls and ceilings are fairly common. How do you tell if its a good crack or a bad crack? Most cracks are due to building settlement and expansion and contraction. …
Reframing a wall for a wardrobe install
Need some DIY assistance in the Southern Highlands? All sorts of projects pop up. Sometimes you just need a helping hand to get it over the line. In this case the client had a massive wall to wall wardrobe that …
Why your home needs a surge protector
Imagine a lightning strike hitting your home and boom! Everything destroyed. Sound far fetched? It happens. We take everything for granted and it all just works. But things aren’t that simple anymore. Almost every appliance in your home is computer …
Asbestos – a DIY hazard
If you’ve got an older home, chances are you might have asbestos somewhere. Generally speaking if your house has been built or renovated from post war up to about 1990, then you might be at risk. The obvious situations are …
Brrr…it’s winter!
Every winter, houses burn down due to carelessness or lack of maintenance. So here’s a quick checklist of what to consider. Make sure smoke alarms are fitted, tested and maintained Inspect your heaters for damage or frayed cords. Clean your …
Why every door must have a door stop.
The humble old door stop is often forgotten. If you don’t have one on every door, you should! These days there are umpteen varieties of door stops and they come in all shapes and styles. Everything from the old fashioned …
Help…my towel rail has fallen off the wall!
The good news is that in most cases these can be reinstated. Sometimes not if the fixture is broken or if there is damage to the wall and it might need further repair. Depending on how the new or old …
Kitchen cabinet doors not closing?
The good news is, most kitchen cabinet doors can be adjusted quite easily. As long as they’re a quality brand of hinge they have ample room for adjustment. Firstly, we need to assess the cause of the issue. Is it …