wonderhowto_01.png

Construction & Repair

Join our Construction & Repair World now to meet up with other homeowners on the Web. Learn how to lay the foundation for a house, install a dryer vent in an exterior wall, fix a busted door hinge, and more. And don't forget to share your own DIY home repair tips and tricks for cutting home construction and repair costs.
"How to Cut wood properly" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

Cutting a piece of timber with a grinder is called "ripping". Darren Baensch shows us how to cut wood and identifies a couple of safety issues. Learn the correct wood cutting technique with this how t ...

"How to Repair and avoid a squeaky floor" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to avoid squeaky floorboards. If it's too late and your floor is already squeaky - don't despair, he has a solution to that creaking floorboard. ...

"How to Cut corrugated roof sheeting" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to cut corrugated roof sheeting. His tips include why two pairs of shears will make the job easier and why power tools may turn out to be a costly sho ...

"How to Fix a broken roof tile" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

In this how to video Darren Baensch shows us storm damage to a tiled roof. He then demonstrates a nifty quick-fix to a broken tile on the roof above the lounge room. This tip could save you thousands ...

"How to Make your own kitchen cabinets" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

Want to remodel your kitchen? According to Darren Baensch, making your own kitchen cabinets is a breeze. With the tips from this tutorial you can make your own beautiful kitchen cabinets. ...

"How to Erect wall frames" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

In this how to video, Darren Baensch talks about erecting wall frames. He identifies the key components and divulges some handy tips on erecting wall frames. Watch this tutorial and you can erect your ...

"How to Know when to use concrete mix & when to use rapid set" cover image
Aug 28, 2008

Unsure when to use concrete mix and when to use rapid-set? In this how to video Darren Baensch discusses when to use concrete mix and when to use rapid set. Make sure you are using the right materials ...

"How to Replace a piece of timber fascia" cover image
Aug 26, 2008

Fascia goes along the top of your gutter line to hold the gutter in place. As fascia boards tend to break down over time, many builders are now using metal products in the place of timber. If you're l ...

"How to Know when to use plasterboard, clout and twisted nails" cover image
Aug 26, 2008

There are thousand varieties of nails out there and it's not always easy to know which you should use for your project. This forty-second instructional clip will familiarize you with three common vari ...

"How to Install snap-together tile in a garage" cover image
Aug 22, 2008

Make an old drab garage floor look new with snap-together tile. In this how to video Matt Weber installs cool snap-together tile for garage flooring. You don't have to bother with the messiness of mix ...