How-To Guides

Knowing how to change a tyre is basic automotive knowledge. Even if you never do it yourself, understanding the process helps. Here's how to do it safely. What You Need Jack - The car's included jack or a trolley jack...

Jigsaws are brilliant for curves, but they need proper technique to produce clean cuts. Here's how to get the best results. Blade Selection The right blade matters more than the saw: Teeth per inch (TPI) - More teeth = smoother...

Heat guns strip paint faster than chemicals and with less mess. Here's how to do it properly and safely. Before You Start Lead Paint Warning Paint in houses built before 1978 may contain lead. Heating lead paint releases toxic fumes....

Extension leads are on every site, and they're involved in more accidents than most people realise. A few basic precautions can prevent fires, shocks, and equipment damage. Choosing the Right Lead Not all extension leads are created equal. For site...

Skirting boards finish the junction between wall and floor. Well-fitted skirting looks professional and hides any gaps left during flooring installation. Preparation Before starting: Remove old skirting carefully (you might reuse it) Check wall condition - repair damaged plaster Ensure...

You're halfway through a job and your impact driver starts spinning screws instead of driving them. Or worse, it's chewing up screw heads and you're burning through bits. Before you chuck it in the van and buy a new one,...

Your mitre saw says it's set to zero degrees but your cuts aren't square. The skirting doesn't meet properly, your picture frames have gaps, and you're burning through timber trying to get mitres to close up. Here's how to actually...

You're cutting along nicely and snap - another jigsaw blade gone. If this keeps happening, something's wrong with your technique, your blade choice, or your setup. Let's figure out which. You're Pushing Too Hard This is the number one blade...

The bit's in the chuck, you've tightened it, and as soon as you start drilling it spins instead of cutting. Or worse, it works loose mid-hole. Here's how to actually fix this. The Chuck Isn't Tight Enough Obvious but worth...