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James Holdinski's Articles

  • Using Mirrors To Create Space
    Designing the lobbies of hotels in the nineteen eighties I learnt a lot of this than can be used to both pick up the style and feel of a space One of these tips was the use of mirrors
  • Repairing Flashings
    Flashings are the watertight seals between the roof covering and the walls, chimney stacks or parapets Flat roofed houses generally have more than the pitched roof sort, so there's more to go wrong
  • Repairing A Felt Roof
    A flat roof requires a somewhat large amount of time to keep in good condition and to keep it leak free Lucky thought it is easy enough for the average DIY’er to complete at home
  • Fixing A Broken Window
    A double-hung, or sash, window has two sashes which slide up and down and are counterbalanced in older models by weighted sash cords If one of these cords breaks, the window sticks in the frame
  • Emulsion - The Versatile Paint - Part Two
    How do I decide how much to buy

    First measure up the area that is to be painted
  • Emulsion - The Versatile Paint - Part Three
    Is emulsion paint best applied with a brush or roller

    One of the big advantages of emulsion is that it is easy to apply, with little drag on the brush or roller compared to oil based paints
  • Emulsion - The Versatile Paint - Part One
    Emulsion paints are invariably the first choice for decorating walls and ceilings Understanding more about them will help you to achieve a perfect finish every time
  • Emulsion - The Versatile Paint - Part Four
    How long does emulsion paint take to dry

    It tends to dry more quickly than other paints
  • Coping With Condensation
    A problem for the majority of home owners is condensation Particularly if live somewhere cold and wet like I do, Blackpool England
  • Clever Ways With Mirrors
    Mirrors aren't just for looking in - they can make a small room seem spacious and a dark room much lighter There are more types than you might think, and fixing presents few problems
  • Bar Fitting With Plywood
    Plywood as you’ve probably learnt by now is a tricky material to work with This is due to the grain running in every direction, this over course makes it prone to splintering along the edges

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