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.

In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.

It never ceases to surprise me how many people, even in this day and age and with all the publicity around opportunist crime, still leave an open invitation to opportunist thieves.

A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!

Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.

As a DIY person there are many things that you can do to deter all but the most persistent and professional burglar.

One of the most common problems that everyone can suffer from is mould in the bathroom. Here are some handy tips for looking after your bathroom tiles.

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

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.