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About Handy Hints
Our team have compiled a selection of handy hints which may save you time
and/or save you heartache when undertaking your next building project. We
will continue to bring you new ideas and hints on how to make your project
that much easier.
PLEASE NOTE: All of the 'Handy Hints' contained
in this section are general in nature and consequently should be used as a
guide only. For more specific advice you are best to visit your local
Carters branch and talk to one of our team of experts.
Building Permit
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A building Permit is required for building work as
defined in the Building Act 1991... |
Hand
Tool Hints
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How to choose the right type of hammer; How to take
care of your hammer; also Rip-Sawing and Cross-Cutting... |
Safety
- Fire
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Did you know Fire Service statistics show that, on
average, 550 New Zealanders are killed or injured in fires every year... |
Roof
Painting
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If you are using acrylic paint, which is the most
common these days, don't paint iron if it is cold to touch. And there's
more... |
Paint
Accessory Care
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A good brush will feel springy when pushed against
the back of your hand. Always use the largest brush suitable for the
job... |
Toilet
Trouble Shooting
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If the cistern makes a lot of noise filling, fit a
piece of rubber tubing on to the inlet so it drops down and clears the
bottom of the tank... |
Renovation Planning
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Be sure to cost everything before you start and then
add 10% to your total. It’s an unfortunate fact of renovation life that
costs creep up, and this way you’ll avoid nasty surprises... |
Electricity in Bathrooms
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Water and electricity don’t mix and the consequences
can be lethal. The safety regulations restricting the use of electrical
outlets are severe, and rightly so... |
Insulation
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Bulk insulation slows down the heat flow through
walls, ceilings and floors of houses. The term 'R' value is a measure of
a product's resistance to heat flow... |
Q&A -
expert advice for your home
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Q: I’m thinking of making one big room out of two
small rooms. Is it OK to knock down internal walls? A: It’s not OK to
simply knock down walls... |
Paint/Paint Preparation
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If the colour comes off by rubbing the surface with
meths, the surface is acrylic, if not it’s enamel... |
Hot
Water Cylinder Wrap/Installation
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Hot Water Cylinder Wrap provides extra insulation to
reduce the standard heat loss from electric hot water cylinders..... |
Building a Timber Deck
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As soon as the timber arrives on the site it should
be protected from the weather. Stack it at least 150mm off the ground
ensuring it is level, straight and covered... |
Building a Timber Fence
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When you receive your timber, stack it at least 150mm
off the ground, making sure the stack is level and the timber remains
straight and covered... |
Building a Timber
Pergola
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When cutting or notching posts these faces must be
coated with a preservative. Ask your branch for the appropriate
product... |
Building a Garden Retaining Wall
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Cut ends and notches must be kept clear of the
ground. These cut faces must be coated with a suitable preservative... |
Building a Desk & Shelf unit
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Use an electric circular saw or hand saw. If using a
hand saw ensure it is fine toothed and sharp. This will help avoid
breakout of the Melamine finish... |
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