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 | Maintenance & RepairsHow to replace drawerrunnersA drawer slide, also called a runner, is made up of two parts with one secured to the drawer and the other to the inside of the cabinet. Replace the runners if they become rough or sticky or the rollers break. TIP Avoid slamming drawers, let them close ... |
 | Outdoors & BackyardsJecca's hose reelhideawayHandyman features editor Jecca Blake built a latticed home for a hose reel, planting climbers next to it for them to grow over and conceal it. |
 | Maintenance & RepairsHow to repair melamineedging on shelves and doorsMelamine strips on shelving and doors can become chipped and torn. Remove the damaged edge and iron on a new one costing about $10 for a 10 metre roll 21mm wide. Iron-on melamine strip is used to edge timber-based products such as MDF, particleboard... |
 | Maintenance & RepairsHow to cut a hole in abenchtopSave money by cutting the hole for the sink and installing it yourself, ready for the plumber to connect the water and waste lines. The cutting process is the same whether the benchtop is laminated particleboard or timber, but for granite you... |
 | Maintenance & RepairsHow to secure newhandles on a cabinetChoose slimline handles when installing cabinetry as they don’t work loose over time. Buy a handle template or make a jig to drill accurate holes. TIP Handles come with machine screws that are usually longer than required. Measure the door... |
 | Maintenance & RepairsHow to adjust cabinetdoorsA cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges. TIP There should be a gap of about 2mm between the doors and end panels and 3mm between top of the doors and the benchtop. |
 | Around the HouseHow to keep a cleanhouse when you have petsAccidents do happen, especially with new pets. Here's some tips for keeping your house tidy with an animal around. |
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