Tag: Chris Bennett

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.

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.

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.

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.

GrownUps very own Handyman offers some handy tips for covering up scratches on wooden furniture, getting paint to stick to metal or concrete, and get rid of paint smells.