Furniture assembly
How to assemble flat pack furniture
Practical tips for checking parts, sorting fixings, keeping frames square, and safely fixing tall furniture to the wall.
Read the flat pack guideHome how-to guides
Practical advice for small jobs around the house.
These guides explain simple checks you can try safely yourself, and when it is better to call Richard for local handyman help in Sandwich and nearby East Kent villages.
Indoor repairs and fittings
Indoor jobs around the home
Doors and repairs
How to free a stuck door
Simple checks for a door that rubs, sticks, swells, or will not close properly, plus signs that it needs a handyman repair.
Read the stuck door guideDoor security
How to change a euro lock on a uPVC door
Step-by-step guidance for removing, measuring, and replacing a euro cylinder safely, including matching locks around the house.
Read the euro lock guideHome fittings
How to hang a picture or mirror
Advice on measuring, checking for pipes and cables, and choosing fixings for plasterboard, masonry, dot-and-dab, studs, and tiles.
Read the picture and mirror guideWindow fittings
How to install curtain rails
Practical steps for measuring, levelling brackets, and selecting secure fixings for different wall types above windows.
Read the curtain rail guideBathrooms and sealant
How to resilicone a shower
Step-by-step advice for removing old shower silicone, cleaning the joint, applying sanitary bathroom sealant, and knowing when to call for help.
Read the shower silicone guideElectrical and security
Safety and camera setup guides
Home security
How to install wireless Eufy CCTV camera
Practical steps for camera position, secure mounting, app setup, and getting useful alerts without constant false triggers.
Read the Eufy CCTV guideElectrical jobs
How to change a light switch
A practical guide to isolating safely, moving wires correctly, and knowing when to call a qualified electrician.
Read the light switch guideElectrical safety
How to test an RCD
A safe, simple check using the Test button on the consumer unit, plus what to do if the RCD does not trip or reset.
Read the RCD guideDrains and heating
Simple maintenance checks
Heating maintenance
How to clean a MagnaClean filter
Safe, sensible checks before cleaning a heating filter, including cooling the system, isolating valves, cleaning sludge, and knowing when to stop.
Read the MagnaClean guideDrains and maintenance
How to unblock a drain
Simple checks for slow sinks, showers, baths, and outside drains, plus when it is better to stop and get help.
Read the drain guideGardening and outdoors
Garden jobs and outdoor upkeep
Lawn care
How to create stripes on a lawn
Simple mowing tips for cleaner lawn stripes, including roller use, straight lines, dry grass, and sensible cutting height.
Read the lawn stripes guideLawn care
How to sharpen your lawn mower blades
A straightforward guide to removing, sharpening, balancing, and refitting mower blades safely for a cleaner cut.
Read the mower blade guideOutdoor cleaning
Guide to pressure washing
Practical advice for cleaning patios, paths, decking, and driveways without damaging surfaces, joints, doors, vents, or electrics.
Read the pressure washing guideGarden care
How to prune roses
Simple UK-focused guidance on when to prune, what to cut out first, and how to shape roses for healthier growth.
Read the rose pruning guideGarden maintenance
How to remove ivy from a wall
Careful steps for cutting ivy back, letting it die off, protecting brickwork, clearing roots, and spotting when the job needs help.
Read the ivy removal guideWould you rather have it sorted for you?
Richard can help with doors, hinges, fittings, sealant, small repairs, and practical maintenance around the home.
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