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Bending timber beading into a quarter circle or other shapes can be achieved through the right technique. Timbers such as Tasmanian Oak are a suitabl ...

Ryobi has a wide range of cordless tools, and a flexible battery system. To select the right equipment for your needs, it is important to disting ...

Here's a simple guide I put together to help you make a flyscreen frame. Step 1 Measure both the height and width of the interior of your windo ...

Drilling straight holes is a fundamental skill in D.I.Y. and crucial for creating precise and professional-looking woodworking and construction proje ...

If you are keen to get hands-on experience with tools, my recommendation is to start with very simple D.I.Y. projects. Have a look at our step-by- ...

A guide to building your own dedicated home theatre room. How to choose a suitable home theatre roomSelecting the paint or wall coveringAdditional r ...

When drilling with a masonry bit, you should be making slow progress even if the drill is not in hammer mode. You should be able to drill into it wi ...

Fibro, or compressed fibre cement sheeting, has been a versatile and widely used building material for nearly 100 years. Unfortunately, in those da ...

When drilling into a concrete wall, don't go too deep. There is no need to do this and it could compromise the wall structure itself. The easiest w ...

When drilling through hardwood, I suggest going at low speed and using cobalt drill bits they are tougher than your ordinary drill bits and are desig ...

Any house built or renovated before 1987 might contain asbestos. Inside the house: - Backing of vinyl sheet floor covering - Carpet underlay - Ceme ...

Design rules and colour coordination practices are meant to be broken in favour of personal preference. I always emphasise that personal preference w ...