Home & Home Improvement

A friend asked question last week about the best method of painting an old dining room chair with a wicker seat. Without hesitation I suggested using a tin of spray paint.

As winter moves into spring its time for the home owner to do a check around his or her property for any damage caused by the depredation of winter.

Many old homes in New Zealand have walls and ceilings that have been plastered using a method called Lath and Plaster.

As well as DIY I count gardening as one of my other major interests. Just like 'Doing It Yourself', there are certain items of gardening equipment, material or treatments that you are never without in the shed and always at hand.

Just in case you are thinking about wallpapering anytime soon here's a couple of the most common problems you might find.

Just recently I've been busy helping a relative fit out his new business showroom. Being a good DIY person he decided to do all the non compliance work himself to keep the costs down.

The topic for this feature is about that most basic of home repairs, clearing a blocked drain in either the kitchen or bathroom.

After a while it seems we all get bored with our living spaces, after all we are in them day in and day out. We desire a change, something new and invigorating.

Have you ever experienced anything more irritating than a dripping tap! The constant sound of water dripping on a hard surface is arguably the sound that next to your loved one snoring is the most likely to drive you mad.

Recent events in Christchurch and Japan have highlighted the need of families to ensure they have Emergency Survival Kits available should a disaster occur.