#033 - Welcome to episode 33 of The DIY Help Desk.In this week's episode, the damage finger saga continues and I take a look at a mistake I made a few years ago and how it's causing me grief now!I also talk about how to lay flooring to make your rooms flow seamlessly together and give your flooring a sense of space, and make your property look and feel much bigger.Also, check out our website  @ www.thediyhelpdesk.com for lots more great information. So listen in and find out more about this week's DIY Project.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#032 - Welcome to episode 32 of The DIY Help Desk.I'm back!!!  It's been far too long but here we are again and this week's episode looks at a Safety whilst working on DIY projects. Everyone knows how to work properly and safely but we don't always do it so why not and how can we avoid hurting ourselves and a trip to A&E?learning to recognize the signs that you are tired or fatigued is a key to avoiding accidents and can keep you safe and in one piece. Taking a break is OK to stop and come back another day to complete the task safely,Another way is to spend 5 minutes before you start to check your work area and your setup is safe, we discuss this and more in this episode or the DIY help Desk.Also, check out our website www.thediyhelpdesk.com for more details and great tips So listen in and find out more about this week's DIY Project.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#031 - Welcome to episode 31 of The DIY Help Desk.This week's episode looks at a great DIY job, that not everyone knows how to properly, or when to do it, Deep cleaning Carpets and Rugs.Keeping carpets and rugs really deep clean will make your home look cleaner, smell fresher, and make your carpets last for much longer, and it's not a hard job to do, but lots of people tend to forget or neglect to do it regularly.In this episode, I talk about how to get a really professional deep clean on your carpets and how easy it is to look after them so that you can enjoy the comfort of fluffy fibres and clean flooring.Also, check out the blog post on our website thediyhelpdesk.com/Carpet-cleaning that goes into much more detail and links the product I used to get my carpets really deep clean, this includes a really helpful guide as to when and how often you should clean your carpets for the best results. So listen in and find out more about this week's DIY Project.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#030 - Welcome to episode 30 of The DIY Help Desk.This week's episode covers another simple DIY job, that will help protect your home from the ravages of winter and rainy weather, how to fix or repair guttering is never a great job but is relatively straight forward enough for most DIY enthusiasts to do.Keeping an eye on your roof and the gutters to makes sure that damage is repaired quickly will avoid costly damage to walls and the other areas by stopping leaks and directing water down the drains and away from your home.Today we talk about assessing a repair and planning the work to make it an easy and quick DIY job. I also talk about how to work safely and if you do need to have help, how to avoid cowboy contractors, and what to look for.So listen in and find out more about this week's DIY Project.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#029 - Welcome to episode 29 of The DIY Help Desk.This week's episode covers a really easy plumbing job, that will ensure your heating system is working at top performance and keeps you warm and toasty during the cold winter nightsCleaning the magnetic filter fitted in the heating flow helps to prevent any nasty build-up of sludge and metal particles that flow around the pipes and can lead to blocked pipes and clogged pumps which are very expensive to replace.Some boiler manufactures won't honor warranties unless a magnet filter is fitted in the heating system and regularly serviced. So get yours sorted out and keep your boiler in tip-top condition and avoid costly repair bills.Listen to my tips for keeping your heating system working and how quick and easy it is to clean the magnetic filter.you can also read the full blog post at our website check out the link belowIf you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#028 - Welcome to episode 28 of The DIY Help Desk.Carrying on with the theme or renovating my garage, today is all about how to prepare the exterior brickwork ready for repointing. and in particular how to rake out the old mortar properly.Doing a good job at this stage of the project means the rest of the tasks will have a good base to start from and as with most DIY jobs, preparation is critical.Repointing is a fairly easy job but it can take time which is why using the tips I give you in this episode will make the job of raking out the mortar quicker, easier and give you a good finish to your DIY pointing project.If you can do this yourself you will save thousands of dollars as builders don't generally like doing this work and will charge accordingly. so listen and find out how to rake out mortar like a pro and in no time at all you will be learning a new skill and be able to save yourself some bucks.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#027 - Welcome to episode 27 of The DIY Help Desk.Today is all about how to match mortar so that repointing your brickwork looks professional and doesn't stand out like a sore thumb!Matching mortar requires a little bit of planning and some testing to get it right, but it's well worth spending some time upfront getting this right before carrying out the re-pointing work Miss-matched mortar and new bricks will look obvious and will raise questions to prospective buyers should you want to sell your property in the future and it looks a mess!!So listen in to today's episode and find out how to mix up samples to match your mortar and how to get bricks that match too. so that you can repoint brickwork like a professional.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#026 - Welcome to episode 26 of The DIY Help Desk.So we are back after a short break, sorry about the wait.Today is a catch-up with some great information about what's been happening recently and why we took a short break. We have some tips on website hosting and some highlights for new content coming up.I have recently updated my website hosting and got some great improvements, from the really helpful people at WPX. Their customer service is fantastic and the hosting is great. check out the links on our website. We have some great episodes coming up including how to install your dream kitchen, and bathroom, great advice for decorating, tips, and things to look out for when repointing old brickwork, and loads more.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#025 - Welcome to episode 25 of The DIY Help Desk.Following on from episode 24 I have been sorting some of the Autumn jobs to prepare my property for winter.Re-surfacing a flat roof may seem a little daunting but in today's episode, I go through just how easy it can be to extend the life of an old flat roof.It's so easy a total beginner can do it, all you really need are some old clothes, a paintbrush and a soft-bristle yard brush. Oh and some secret sauce.Listen to the episode and I talk you through how I checked and prepared the flat roof for recoating, applied the primer and the Sealant.I even give you some power-up tips to make the job last longer and tell you how to dispose of the little bit of waste at the end  In total for my 12m square roof, the job took a couple of hours and cost less than $200!!! listen to the full episode for all the details.If you like what you hear why not give us a positive review! it really helps our show!Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk

#024 - Welcome to episode 24 of The DIY Help Desk.To coin a phrase 'Winter is coming' and now, during the Autumn and fall season is the time to prepare you home for the harsh weather soon to come. In today's episode, I discuss the top DIY jobs to do in Autumn and talk about how to use this time to protect your home so that it can withstand the cold wet months ahead.Keeping on top of these jobs now will make them easier, helping to avoid any costly damage that can occur because of rain or frost, and means your property will last longer and cost less to repair in the long run.   Make sure you look out for next week's episode.For more great information check our website, follow us on Instagram and join us on Facebook: www.thediyhelpdesk.comInstagram: @thediyhelpdeskFacebook: The DIY Help Desk