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If you have an unsightly scratch or a few small nicks in your porcelain coated bathtub you don’t need to replace your entire bathtub. There are few different techniques you can try to repair these yourself. Porcelain bathtub repair kits are becoming more affordable and more common at your local hardware store of they can be purchased online. So before you scrap your bathtub or call a

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Clay and ceramic tiles are dense and hard, and accurate cutting is a tedious and exacting job. Because some tiles are likely to crack during cutting it is best to buy three of four more than you require. If you are re-tiling the entire bathroom area then it would be best to get an extra 6-12 tile.It may be possible to take the tiles, after measuring and marking your cut lines, to an

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Laying tile on a kitchen countertop can be an easy way to up-date your kitchen. It can also be a bit of a disaster if you don’t prepare the surface first. If you just lay tiles straight onto your countertop you will find they will crack and break off in a short amount of time. Selecting the right backing beneath the tile is very important along with selecting the right tiles for the

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Being one of the most popular choices when it comes to bathroom designs, chrome fixtures come with very durable features and provide a bathroom space with a modern feel without having to spend a fortune on them. However, in order to maintain your chrome fixture in a perfect condition for a longer period of time, you will have to clean it on a regular basis. A regular cleaning routine

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Each week we get the groceries and seem to re-arrange jars and containers in the kitchen cabinets then move on to trying to fit all the plates and glasses into the cabinets as well. If only we planned ahead and thought about the space we needed and how we would have liked it to be set up. Well fortunately you don’t need to demolish your kitchen and start again. You can purchase different

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There are many styles and varieties of kitchen cabinets available. Unfortunately some of these may break your renovating budget. If you want to revamp your kitchen by installing some new kitchen cabinets it is worth while shopping around for the best buy. Here are some places where to look.Second hand building supply stores.You may not realize but there are always pre-used kitchen cabinets

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Installing a bathtub is a large project to take on. Make sure you have the time and patience to do this. The level of skill needed for this project greatly depends on the style of bathtub you are installing. Something that is fixed and tiled to the wall or corner is more difficult than a freestanding foot bath. Before remove your old tub, make sure you turn the water main off. You will need a

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Double stainless steel kitchen sinks are great for a busy kitchen. They can accentuate the other stainless steel fittings in your kitchen and are very durable. They are also affordable and fairly easy to install yourself.There are two forms of sink classification, under mount and over mount sinks. This is in reference to the way they sit against the counter top. An over mount sits in the hole

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Depending on the material your bathtub is made from depends on what product and technique you use to remove it. Before you go and by specially tailored products from your local hardware store there are a few home remedies you can try first.Most bathtub discoloration caused by bathtub mats are from built up body grim. So first try and give the tub a good scrub first but avoid using abrasive

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Some baths are heavy cast iron with a vitreous enamel baked on. If the surface is chipped or damaged, do not try and repaint it. Consult the maker or a plumber for advice.Other baths are made of iron painted with special enamel. If worn or chipped, they can be repainted with bath enamel. Special small touch up kits are available if the chipping is not too extensive.The things that you need

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Need to change the look of your kitchen cabinets or have you added some more cabinets and want to give it an antique glaze? You can do this with a crackle glaze which will give it a maze of fine lines webbed across the surface.Using a crackle glaze is great to soften freshly painted cabinets giving the appearance of aged and crackled paint. It does make it look like it is peeling off the

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There are a few ways you can go about unclogging a kitchen sink drain.- Use a drain cleaning solution- Use a plunger to try and dislodge the blockage- Undo the catchment pipe under the sink and see what you find- Or call a handy manSince we are talking DIY the last option is for extreme measures. The first option of using a drain cleaning solution is the easiest. There are a lot of products on

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Granite is a very sturdy material to have as your kitchen counter top, unfortunately they can chip if hit with a hard edged object. Mostly kitchen granite counter tops will be chipped on the corners of the exposed counter top. Correctly caring for your granite top can prevent this, but if you do chip your granite counter tops here are some ways to repair the chip.Granite can be repaired with an

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Covering your kitchen countertop is an inexpensive way to update your kitchens look and to hide any imperfections on the countertop. Here are some ideas on covering your kitchen countertop instead of replacing the entire countertop.Painting your countertop.Painting the kitchen countertops are a great way to update if you have a wooden countertop to start with. Use melamine paint as they are more

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Changing a Faucet isn't rocket science, but it can be tricky if you've never done it before. If you follow this 8 simple steps, you shouldn't have any problems...1.Before you change the bathtub faucet or even buy the new faucet measure the size of the existing faucets, you will need to know the dimensions of the plates that cover the neck of the faucet that attach it to the wall or tub and

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Renovating and still can’t decide on a kitchen? Why not use an instant kitchen created by Hansen. It is an all in one unit complete with oven, gas jets, electric power, refrigerator and water. All you need to do it connect it to a water supply and electricity. It is perfect for small studio apartments as a more permanent solution. However, we don’t see why it can be a temporary kitchen

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A very futuristic designed Kitchen Island created by DuPont Corian titled the 'Z-Island'. It comprises as 2 separate units based on the two themes of fire and water. The large holds the cooking top, eating surface and LCD screen while the other is based on the water theme and has a sink, funky drying rack, and dishwasher and food preparation area. Both units are free standing. Pricing is

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Need a kitchen for a limited space? The circular kitchen would be perfect. We love this Clever Kitchen design by CC Concepts. All your shelving and cooking space that you can conceal behind the sliding doors. The basic structure of the modular kitchen consists of a round stainless steel sink with chrome faucet mixer tap, drawers, shelving, room for an oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge

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This three light island bar, created by Meyda, would be perfect for the Kitchen Island. There are a few different colors to choose from, but we love the authenticity of the ‘Weathered Leaf Green’ shown here. The lights would make a great talking point for the kitchen and great for wine enthusiasts.

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You would be forgiven for thinking this wall oven was a breast imaging machine if you didn't see it in context. This creative concept by Gaggenau has completely changed the way in which we (might) use an oven. No more tempting fate as you reach into a hot oven to test the muffins at the back! You just lift the top of the oven and prod the food as much as you like. The 24-inch oven uses

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These Manhandles, while 'unique' might be perfect for an alternative style kitchen (think recycled glass counters, timber veneer, led lighting). They are made from a 'bashed' brass by Soko who have a variety of unique handles in their range - Incidentally, there are also hooks available in the same design style.

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A company called the Big Chill has launched a range of retro styled fridges. These are great to bring back memories of 'yester-year'. The best part is that they don’t weigh a tonne any more and they house all the technology modern fridges have. Prices start at US$3295 and available in eight different colors.

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Thanks to Siemens you can now enjoy TV’s built into a kitchen range hood. No this isn't a joke, you can buy one here: Siemens range hood - It has a LCD flat screen and DVD player on the side too. This probably not the best idea considering most the world's white population is fighting an obesity epidemic. However, we would love one if we could afford the US$2500 price tag. 

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Ever wanted a certain image in your kitchen or bathroom tiles? Perhaps a kitchen splash back that you dreamed of that you knew would only be possible as a glass splash back? Well now you can have your ceramic tiles with an image of your choice. Imagine Tiles have changed the way we look at the ceramic tile. Is it really easy to customize your tiles, you simply take a picture of the image

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BMD Modern Hoods make contemporary range hoods combining aesthetics with function - these great looking hoods are designed for residential use but deliver commercial grade performance (meaning that you'll never have a kitchen full of smoke ever again). You would expect these sleek looking hoods to be expensive - while not cheap BMD Modern Hoods is also claim to provide a better lead time

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