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Posted in Handyman Services on Feb 20
It’s surprising how many enquiries we receive about attaching things to walls. While this is the perfect job for a Handyman, it’s quite simple to do yourself. That’s provided you have the right equipment and safety gear. Should you decide to have a go, then these are the seven main things to watch out for.
Safety Tip
 A London Handyman will always have a strong ladder, an assistant and a modern electric drill to help him do his work. If you don’t have the same, please don’t even try to do the job.
- Always use a sharp masonry drill bit that’s slightly undersized for the wall plug you’re installing. You can always make it larger afterwards, but you cannot make it smaller.
- Before you drill, consider what might lurk inside the wall. Never drill directly opposite an electric box, or in line with a water pipe. Remember to check outside the house too.
- Re-check your measurements carefully before you drill. If the item you are fitting has more than one attaching point, fit a single one initially. Then you can level it and mark the other points.
- Make sure the drill is at right angles to the wall before you press the switch. Are you wearing safety goggles? Drill bits occasionally do snap.
 Have a friend hold a vacuum cleaner extension pipe in position to suck the dust up before it covers everything.
- Drill through the plaster on the standard setting before you switch to impact. Never force an electric tool. Use it in ten second bursts and do not let it overheat.
- When you are finished, lay the drill down somewhere safe, and unplug it from the wall.
Do you think that you could do the job yourself and avoid the cost of Handyman Quotes? Many people do.
Many others prefer to Find a Handyman on Mr-Skill instead, and get on with other more important things in their lives.
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Posted in Tiling & Flooring on Dec 26
Floor tiles are often set for life, if for no reason other than that taking them up again is such a noisy, dusty business. Here are some things you need to consider carefully before you Find a Tiler on Mr-Skill. We call them rules because they can dictate how you feel about the finished job.
 Rule No.1 Colour
A lighter-coloured floor tile makes a room look spacious while it also shows the dirt and dust. Darker colours add warmth, and hide the dirt. Go for neutral colours to show accessories off best.
Rule No.2 Texture
Wet tiles are slippery and that’s almost a rule in itself. There’s only one way to make a tile suitable for outside use in wet conditions, and that’s to add a gritty finish to the surface. Best to buy yours already done, because the paint-on solutions wear away.
Rule No.3 Size and Shape
A London Tiler worth his money will always determine your overall goals before recommending tiles. Large ones create a sense of spaciousness, while smaller ones may look busy over larger areas.  Rectangular tiles make a room seem wider when laid across the width. Lay them in the length though, and you’ll get the opposite effect
Rule No. 4 Thickness
When you obtain a Floor Tiling Quote it’s a good idea to specify the thickness of the tile. This is because this makes them heavier and more difficult to cut. As a general rule, a medium thickness floor tile is adequate for domestic use, unless you are planning something different.
The 5th Rule is perhaps the most important principle of all, and that’s Choosing the Right Tiler. And that’s where Mr-Skill comes in. We’ve searched high and low for the finest tradesmen across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, and we’ll not charge a single penny to introduce you to them.
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Posted in Handyman Services on Apr 26
Bathroom accessories are sometimes rip-offs where cowboy tile shops make up their profits. The ones illustrated here are not like that at all. In fact, they are the kind you should  consider specifying when getting a Bath Fitting Quote. Here are some tips to avoid being caught by cheap swindles unlike these.
o Never buy bath fittings in a box that a shop assistant refuses to open, on the basis that nobody else would be prepared to buy them afterwards. Reputable suppliers provide consignment samples so customers can inspect them properly.
o In fact, never buy boxed sets at all, especially those on special offer. While they may display attractively, in reality they are likely to be tawdry and will include a few pieces you may never need.
o Find out what the underlying material consists of. Brass and copper are unnecessarily expensive, while alloy castings break easily. The ones made of artificial mouldings are far more practical.
o Particularly if you live near the coast, ask about the surface coating too. Look for a 3-year guarantee against flaking, chipping and rusting – if this is not provided, expect to replace your bathroom fittings after two years or more.
o A Bath Fitter London with experience may insist in being part of your final decision. While most of us are mesmerised by style, professionals also think about methods of attachment, and how well these work in practice.
Now that you know the background to bathroom accessories the next step is to buy and fit them. Are you afraid of cracking a precious wall tile? Speak to Mr-Skill and let them help you Find a Bathroom Fitter to make your life a little easier instead.
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Posted in Kitchen Fitting on Feb 01
Base and wall-mounted kitchen cabinets are similar in construction, with the exception of the following three notable differences:
o Base units are finished off with separate worktops while wall mounted ones come complete with capping boards
 o Wall-mounted ones are not as deep from front-to-back as floor standing ones – this is so you don’t bump your head when you work beneath them.
o Cabinets on the wall come just with shelves, while floor-standing ones may house accessories like drawers and other modules too.
With these three exceptions, the process of assembling and mounting upper and lower cabinets, and fitting doors is similar. Many homeowners get Kitchen Fitting Quotes though, after they discover what is involved.
Assembling Carcasses
Unpack everything in open floor space, checking for damage as you go along and taking care not to damage exposed edges. Assemble according to the manufacturer’s instruction, making sure that the  carcasses are true and square. Match doors to frames and label accordingly.
Installing Carcasses
Install the upper units first. Temporarily mount a level batten along the wall where the bottoms of the wall-mounted carcasses will rest. Have an assistant rest each in position and attach it firmly to the wall. After all the carcases are mounted screw them together tightly. Remove the temporary batten. Seal right around them to keep insects away.
After aligning and leveling the floor standing units carefully, screw them to each other, push them firmly back and attach them to the wall. Fit the kick plates and seal all gaps against insects as well. Does this sound like far too much work to do when you get home from work? Why not Find a Kitchen Fitter on Mr-Skill instead?
Fitting Doors and Handles
 Attach the hinges to the doors using a template to locate them if necessary. Offer the first door up to the opening with the hinges fully open. Mark screw holes, punch out lightly and attach the hinges to the cabinet. Make rough adjustments. When all doors are installed, adjust finally again, so that the tops line up, and the shadow lines are similar. Attach the handles, using a template to make sure they align too.
Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Not actually. A Kitchen Fitter in London trains staff for an average two years before they appoint a person to head their fitting team. Perhaps you ought not to practice on your expensive new kitchen fittings either.
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