- 1. Welcome to the How to section
- (Uncategorised)
- The "How to" section of the site contains hundreds of articles that show you how to do almost anything relating to do it yourself. Articles can be viewed by clicking on the section links to the right or ...
- Created on 13 March 2014
- 2. Ultimate Handyman in the media
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- Ultimate Handyman was featured in issue 111 of web user magazine in June 2005. Ultimate Handyman was listed in computer active, where the site was listed along with B&Q and Wickes. (Issue 218) ...
- Created on 21 March 2014
- 3. Isolate the water supply
- (Plumbing)
- Water enters the property via a pipe which is connected to the main water supply, this is called the rising main. This pipe normally has a stopcock outside of the property and a stopcock is normally under ...
- Created on 27 April 2014
- 4. Fitting the handrail
- (Decking)
- Decking handrail fixing can be accomplished in a few different ways, some of which are better than the other. Here we are going to look at three different ways of fixing the handrail to the decking. ...
- Created on 02 May 2014
- 5. How to create artex broken leather pattern
- (Artex)
- Artex broken leather pattern Whilst there are many textured ceiling and wall finishes available, most people associate these with Artex!These finishes are put on as a liquid and then patterned, they ...
- Created on 18 May 2014
- 6. The Garage Door
- (Converting a Garage)
- Leave it on! Well, at least for the time being, it offers some security whilst you mess about with other things and you can still store your building materials in the garage… Consider the brickwork ...
- Created on 01 April 2015
- 7. Disclaimer
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- ... and warranties. In addition, ultimate handyman Limited makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the information and related graphics published ...
- Created on 12 March 2014
- 8. Safe isolation procedures
- (Electrics)
- All electrical pages are for information only! New rules have been introduced for electrical safety in the home, please read this document by clicking here, before starting any electrical work ...
- Created on 20 March 2014
- 9. Electrical Safety
- (Electrics)
- Electrical safety is extremely important and it is essential that you know exactly what you are doing. If you do not know then you should employ a professional electrician! Accidents with mains voltage ...
- Created on 20 March 2014
- 10. Consumer units
- (Consumer units)
- Consumer units can be found in every modern home. whether you have an old type that uses fuses or a modern dual RCD consumer unit it is always a good idea to familiarise yourself with it as you may need ...
- Created on 20 March 2014
- 11. Ultimate Handyman Privacy Policy
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- Introduction This site is governed by all the rules and regulation of the country of the United Kingdom and is hosted in the United Kingdom. The sites- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk - www.ultimatehandyman.org ...
- Created on 21 March 2014
- 12. Acrylic drilling and machining
- (Acrylic)
- Acrylic such as Perspex or Plexiglas can easily be drilled and machined with the correct tools. When drilling acrylic a drill bit with a negative rake works well, for this reason a cobalt drill often works ...
- Created on 28 March 2014
- 13. Advantages of Acrylic
- (Acrylic)
- Acrylic is much undervalued by the DIY enthusiast/handyman, Personally I believe Acrylic to be a fantastic product to work with as it is relatively easy to cut and shape and comes in thousands of different ...
- Created on 28 March 2014
- 14. Cutting Acrylic
- (Acrylic)
- Cutting acrylic sheet is normally very easy with the correct tools and is often likened to working with aluminium. Acrylic can be cut using a variety of different saws and techniques, some of which are ...
- Created on 28 March 2014
- 15. Polishing Acrylic
- (Acrylic)
- Polishing Acrylic When acrylic such as Perspex has been cut it often leaves a dull finish on the edge and also saw marks. The only time you get an edge that does not require finishing is when a laser ...
- Created on 29 March 2014
- 16. Gluing Acrylic
- (Acrylic)
- Acrylic sheet can easily be glued, using the correct glue or cement. Perspex® from Lucite® can be glued with Tensol cement which is clear and has excellent light transmission properties thus you can glue ...
- Created on 29 March 2014
- 17. New Rules
- (Electrics)
- New rules for electrical safety in the home- Read this before starting any electrical work From 1 January 2005, people carrying out electrical work in homes and gardens in England and Wales will have ...
- Created on 31 March 2014
- 18. A
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- Acrylic cutting Acrylic drilling and machining Acrylic advantages Acrylic Gluing Acrylic Inspirations Acrylic Polishing Acrylic scratch removal Acrylic shelves Acrylic splashback Acrylic ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 19. B
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- Ball float valve fitting Ball float valve washer replacement Basin removal Basin waste fitting Bath fitting Bath panel tiling Bathroom fitting Bend chrome pipe Bend pipes with a pipe bender ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 20. C
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- Cavity wall cleaning Cavity Wall Insulation Cavity wall ties and failure Clad a ceiling Ceiling rose wiring diagrams Cement additives Cement mixing Central heating systems Central heating ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 21. D
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- Damaged socket replacement Damp proofing cream Decking basics Decking examples Decking cutting Decking patterns Decking picture frame Decking project Decking stain Dewalt DC 410 - 18 ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 22. E
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- Earthing and bonding Electric cooker circuits Electric oven replacement Electric shower installation Electric socket replacement Electrical cable stripping Electrical glossary Electrical ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 23. F
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- Finding leaks Fitting an electric oven Fix a towel radiator to a wall Fixing to dot and dab walls Fixing shelves to a solid wall Float valve fitting Float valve washer replacement Floating ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 24. G
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- Galvanised steel painting Garage Conversion Garage Door Insulation Garage security Garden security Garden wall building Gas Safety Gland fitting for armoured cable Glass cutting Glass ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 25. H
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- Hand tool safety Hanging a plasma or LCD TV Harmonised wiring colours Height of sockets in Habitable rooms Height of sockets in Kitchen Herringbone strutting High build External finishes Hook ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 26. I
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- Immersion heater element replacement Install an air brick Install down lights Install an earth clamp Install an electric shower Install a Lintel Install a radiator Install shower extractor ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 27. J
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- Join MDPE pipes Join pipes using compression fittings
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 28. K
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- Kitchen extractor fan wiring Kitchen planning Kitchen socket height
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 29. L
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- Laminate flooring light fitting Lath and Plaster - fixing to Lath and plaster repair Lead pipe repair Leaking tap Left handed drill bit Level a concrete floor lighting circuits Light wiring ...
- Created on 10 April 2014
- 30. M
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- Machine Screw Cutting Main equipotential bonding Make a Perspex table Marble tile fitting Masonry Bees Masonry Screws MDF MDF painting MDPE Pipe Metal back box installation Metal cutting ...
- Created on 10 April 2014