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Avoid the bite
03 October 2011

Avoid the bite

When drilling into a Perspex sheet with a standard drill bit, you’ll often find that it cracks or even breaks the sheet, ruining your work. 

Hey, it's Nature
03 October 2011

Hey, it's Nature

While the topic is currently being prioritised, let me add my contribution to the “Go green” campaign. 

Back to the grindstone
03 October 2011

Back to the grindstone

Here’s how to dress a grindstone the cheap and simple way, with a used diamond cutting blade.  

Get a grip
03 October 2011

Get a grip

If you want to laminate wood to construct a shelf or tabletop but don’t have long-enough clamps, you can use tie-down ratchets to pull the workpiece together. 

Zap that fungus
03 October 2011

Zap that fungus

Rose bushes are prone to attack by garden pests. To keep them healthy, try the following steps:  

Winning Tip<br>Hey, kitty
03 October 2011

Winning Tip
Hey, kitty

In my world, dogs live outside (where they’re protected by thick fur and blanket-lined kennels) but cats are indoor (that is, lie-on-your-feet) pets.  

Who needs a scanner?
01 September 2011

Who needs a scanner?

Don’t bother with a flatbed scanner if you want to transfer old family photographs or school yearbooks to your computer screen. 

Final cut
01 September 2011

Final cut

Final cut When you need to remove a picture or fitting attached to the wall with heavy duty double-sided tape, don’t risk damage to the picture (or wall) by attempting to slice through the tape with a knife.  

Protect those assets
01 September 2011

Protect those assets

With power-cut season upon us, this idea might help you preserve your investment in your expensive generator. 

Get a grip
01 September 2011

Get a grip

Ever since Lance Armstrong’s LiveStrong campaign, people have been using those rubber wristbands as promotional items.  
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