By Peter Parham, Theresa Coleman, Julian Cassell

Supplying quick-fix thoughts for tackling the commonest DIY remodeling problems-from liberating caught home windows to repairing burst pipes- this useful booklet positive factors step by step sequences, combining close-up, annotated photos and transparent directions which are effortless to stick to whereas finishing the initiatives to hand. each one series explains the matter, considers the choices, and discusses the strategy that follows, with device and fabric requisites for each activity. providing ideas to difficulties happening in all the things of the house, DIY fast Fix is a must have for each first-time house owner or amateur DIYer dispose of by way of the market's huge DIY manuals.

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Replacing a tongue-andgroove board Replacing a square-edged board Fixing a loose board Filling a gap between boards Patching a flat roof Repairing an asphalt shingle Repairing a leaking gutter Kitchens and bathrooms Drilling a tile without cracking it 54 Drilling a tile without cracking it Many installations in kitchens involve drilling through a tiled surface. It is essential to use the correct technique for drilling through tiles so they do not crack. The dust created from drilling ceramic tiles can discolor grout and sealant so you may want to vacuum dust from holes as you drill them.

Tools and materials Drill-driver, scissors, cardboard Hinge options Butt hinges are the most common form of hinge for interior doors. These have three or four holes in each leaf and a fixed pin in the hinge barrel. Loose Hinge recess 1 Remove the door from the frame. Cut out pieces of cardboard to the exact shape of the hinge recess. pin hinges allow you to remove a door without removing the hinge. Rising butt hinges lift a door upward as it is opened, to allow for a sloping floor. Alterations and repairs 33 Repairing oversanded drywall Repairing a drywall wall pop Repairing a hole in drywall Repairing vinyl siding Repairing a split clapboard Repairing a cedar shingle Sticking doors: planing the bottom Rattling doors; moving the strike plate Packing out a hinge 2 Position a piece of cardboard in the hinge recess.

This is particularly necessary for attaching floor boards. Nail sets are available in several sizes. Filling a gap between boards Patching a flat roof Repairing an asphalt shingle Repairing a leaking gutter Filling a gap between boards 42 Filling a gap between boards Gaps between floor boards look unsightly and can cause drafts. This is not normally a problem with tongue-and-groove boards. For square-edged boards, large gaps should be filled. Tools and materials Strip of wood, wood glue, hammer, block plane Matching exposed boards If floor boards are exposed, finding a replacement board that matches the color of the existing boards may be an issue that will need to be resolved.

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