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.

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.

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.

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.

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.