Tag: Chris Bennett

I received an email over the Christmas holidays about a problem with an electric iron size burn on the surface of a Formica covered work bench. The person was quite distressed in that the surface was old (around about the 1980s) but she did not want to go

Framing your own precious mementos, be they photographs, paintings or certificates, is a very rewarding experience.

One particular job that I really dislike is replacing a damaged floor tile, particularly if it's a ceramic one. But whatever the cause, the solution requires hard and careful work.

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!

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

During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home.During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home. During the painting phase I noticed that a few of the windows had become s

Recently I was asked a question that crops up on a regular basis and the question is "What finish should I use on a particular piece of furniture"?

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.

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.