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Tools for Installing Security Cameras

Tools for Installing Security Cameras Feeling safe in our homes should be something we shouldn’t have to think about and be number one for ourselves and loved one. Good locks, a big dog, alarms, high fences, all of these things are important. The best part of home security is how technology is always advancing and now we can not only monitor but control our home security systems with our computers or our smart phones. This is great, in particular for those of you who are away for extended periods of time. If you are installing security cameras in and around your home, office or cottage, you can pay to have it installed or you can do it yourself. Here we will look at how to install the system and what tools you will need. Why These Tools? Well, you could try to use what you have on hand, but it’s important to install the equipment properly. It’s vital you have all the correct connections, cords, cables and other accessories to en...

How to Fit Skirting Boards

Update an old room, or take on this essential second fix job yourself with our easy step-by-step guide Whether you plan to change the look of a room by swapping the skirting boards or take on this essential second fix job in your self-build project, you’ll find it both satisfying and relatively straightforward if you follow this DIY step-by-step guide to fitting skirting boards. If you are planning to lay a new wooden or tiled floor, do this before you fit the skirting boards for the neatest finish. If you’re carpeting, fit the skirting boards first. Carpet fitters like to have a clean, straight edge to work to and in the future you won’t have to tear the skirting boards off if you want to change the carpet. Tool List Materials Pencil Mitre saw or mitre box Coping saw Tape measure Hammer Silicone gun Skirting board Screws Instant grab adhesive Decorator’s caulk Nails Screws Drill Wood filler Step-by-step 1. Measure up the area you are fitting...

Reinstating or Removing Old Fireplaces

Original fireplaces are a real asset in old homes, but are not always without their problems. Step to troubleshoot the most common issues Reinstating an old fireplace can be an ‘easy win’ when it comes to adding value as part of a renovation project. Few improvements are guaranteed to boost buyer appeal to the same extent. With a bit of luck, opening up a redundant fireplace might involve little more than prising off a sheet of old hardboard to reveal a hidden gem. But even if you don’t find a long-forgotten marble masterpiece behind, there’s still plenty you can do to create a captivating feature; much will depend on the age of the property and the overall style you’re aiming to create. A large inglenook might be perfect for a woodburning stove , for example. Chimney breasts, however, take up a fair amount of space. So in smaller houses with cramped layouts it can be tempting to remove a redundant one, perhaps towards the rear of the property in a kitchen or ...

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