{"id":2262,"date":"2014-04-14T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2014-04-14T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2014-04-14T08:00:45","slug":"diy-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/flooring\/diy-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY jobs around the home you can do yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a list as long as your arm of things around the home which need doing? <\/p>\n<p>They could be jobs that you\u2019ve been putting off for months or even an issue that has only sprung up recently. Whatever the case, you need to tackle these simple tasks head on. <\/p>\n<p>And you don\u2019t necessarily need to call in an expert to do the work for you. In fact, many of those menial tasks can be completed with a bit of DIY, saving you money in the process and taking not much time at all.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nOf course, some improvements will need a professional in the industry, but let\u2019s take a look at those you can do yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Leaky taps<\/h2>\n<p>Have you got one or more leaky taps? Have you left the problem because you can\u2019t afford to call in a plumber or have simply forgotten about it? Well it\u2019s time to fix the problem. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY tip<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take long to fix a leaking tap and you certainly don\u2019t need a plumber. First turn off the water (there\u2019s typically a handle under the sink). If not then turn the mains off with the stopcock. <\/p>\n<p>[tweetable]On most occasions a tap leak is caused from a worn out washer[\/tweetable], so open up the tap, remove the nut and find the washer. A replacement won\u2019t be expensive and you simply fix it into place and screw the tap back on. <\/p>\n<div style=\"width:666px;float:left;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:8px\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Leaky-tap.jpg\" alt=\"Leaky tap\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2266 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<h2>Broken loo seat<\/h2>\n<p>Do you find yourself wobbling around when sitting on the toilet? It\u2019s not exactly the most pleasant experience and you won\u2019t have to spend much to replace. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY tip<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can purchase a new toilet seat from most DIY shops, so find one to match your toilet. All you need to do is unscrew the old seat and replace it with the new one. Make sure to clean the toilet before fixing the new one in place and you\u2019ve carried out two chores in one swoop. <\/p>\n<div style=\"width:666px;float:left;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:8px\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Toilet.jpg\" alt=\"Toilet\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2269 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<h2>Squeaking floorboards<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have some creaking floorboards around your home? Many people live with the problem for years and never sort out the issue, but the simple fact is you can fix this in just an hour or so. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY tip<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[tweetable]Floorboard squeaks are mostly just caused by a loose board.[\/tweetable] You\u2019ll need to get some screws and a screwdriver, lift up the carpet and fix the board back to the joists. And hey presto, no more squeaking. <\/p>\n<div style=\"width:666px;float:left;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:8px\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Floorboard.jpg\" alt=\"Floorboard\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2265 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<h2>Broken wall tiles<\/h2>\n<p>If you have broken wall tiles you\u2019ll know just how much they ruin the effect of the room. And it won\u2019t take you long to restore the tiling so it\u2019s as good as new either. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY tip:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>First off you\u2019ll need to remove the grouting. You can do this with a sharp knife or grouting saw. Make sure to do this part first though otherwise you could damage perfectly good tiles.<\/p>\n<p>Hammer the old tile so it cracks into smaller pieces and chisel out the old adhesive. Then spread some fresh adhesive into the space and fix the new tile. Grout the tile and wipe clean with a wet cloth. Job done. <\/p>\n<div style=\"width:666px;float:left;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:8px\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Tile.jpg\" alt=\"Tile\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2268 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n<h2>Blocked sink<\/h2>\n<p>Is water taking its time to clear from a sink or bath? If so then there\u2019s every chance of a blockage further down the pipeline. Sinks can become blocked by food, hair and other substances. It sound disgusting but it needs to be cleared. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY tip:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The blockage tends to be in the U-bend (the part where the pipe curves). First off you could try using a plunger to remove the blockage and if this doesn\u2019t work you\u2019ll need to go into the pipe.<\/p>\n<p>Unscrew the threads and remove the U-bend pipe, emptying the contents into a bucket and disposing of. Just don\u2019t flush it back down the sink or you\u2019ll have to do this over again in a couple of weeks!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width:666px;float:left;margin-right:5px;margin-bottom:8px\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sink.jpg\" alt=\"Sink\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2267 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/380;\" \/><br \/>\n<i>Image from <a title=\"Conservatories\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/quotatis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">pinterest<\/a><\/i><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a list as long as your arm of things around the home which need doing? They could be jobs that you\u2019ve been &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"DIY jobs around the home you can do yourself\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/flooring\/diy-jobs\/#more-2262\" aria-label=\"Read more about DIY jobs around the home you can do yourself\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1690,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[146,25,17,18,64],"tags":[287,209,288],"class_list":["post-2262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathrooms","category-diy","category-flooring","category-kitchens","category-plumbing-central-heating","tag-blocked-sink","tag-diy-jobs","tag-leaky-taps","infinite-scroll-item","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>DIY jobs around the home you can do yourself - Local Quotes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to save a bit of money? 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