Tag: Chris Bennett

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.

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.

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.