Useful guide
How to free a stuck door
If a door has dropped, swelled, or stopped latching, this guide explains the safe checks to try and when to call for a repair.
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Handyman repairs in Sandwich, Kent
Small repairs and useful fixes for the household jobs that are easy to put off but make a real difference.
What this covers
Useful fixes around the home
- Gate repairs, door fixes, bathroom sealant, and loose fittings
- Mirrors, blinds, paintings, and small household fittings
- Helpful for homeowners, landlords, holiday lets, and second homes
- If a job needs a specialist trade, Richard will be clear about that
Useful guide
How to change a euro lock on a uPVC door
A practical guide to measuring, replacing, and testing euro cylinders safely, including matching locks around the house.
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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.
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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.
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How to install curtain rails
Practical steps for measuring, levelling brackets, and selecting secure fixings for different wall types above windows.
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How to assemble flat pack furniture
Practical tips for checking parts, sorting fixings, keeping frames square, and safely fixing tall furniture to the wall.
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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.
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