‘How-to’ Guides

Filling large holes in solid walls

For filling large holes, and damaged areas, in solid walls (masonry), you need to patch plaster. Plastering on any scale […]

Preparing ceilings, walls and woodwork for decoration is probably the most important aspect of any decorating task. It’s an old

Making a push-fit plastic joint is one of the simplest techniques for joining plumbing supply pipes in your home. Plastic

Making a push-fit copper joint is a simpler alternative to using the traditional technique of soldering joints. Quite simply, copper

Making a compression joint to join copper pipes is a very straightforward plumbing task. Although copper pipes are traditionally connected