We love DIY at Am-Tech. Lots of people do! And, most people would much rather do something themselves than pay someone else to do it for them. But here’s the catch. You can end up costing yourself more in the long run by doing it yourself. We’ve compiled the obvious and not-so-obvious mistakes DIY addicts often […]
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Like DIY? Avoid These Five Costly Mistakes
July 29th, 2015 
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February 22nd, 2013 admin Part 1 of 3 – Preparation If you’re not too well-acquainted with DIY, laying a new floor can seem like an impossible task. But don’t give up yet! This three-part guide will teach even total DIY novices how to lay laminate flooring by breaking the job up into small, manageable stages, and explaining them in […]
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February 22nd, 2013 admin The beauty of home do-it-yourself projects is that anyone can tackle them. However, that doesn’t mean that they’ll always be a piece of cake. In fact, there are some key safety aspects to consider, from how to avoid asbestosis claims to knowing when you really can’t do it all by yourself. Keep reading for the […]
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December 5th, 2012 admin For those who wish to become a professional tradesman such as a surveyor or qualified electrician the following article will offer a few tips on how to gain access to some of the funding you will require to get the education you need, thus turning your DIY skills into a full time professional way to […]
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June 14th, 2012 admin There are many different tasks which can be performed at home safely, even if at first they might seem rather intense, or potentially dangerous. Well, it needs to be noted that pretty much very example of DIY could be dangerous if you were not properly trained or protected before beginning said task, but as long […]
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June 14th, 2012 admin Modern life can throw some rather annoying things in our direction from time to time, but one thing which has a tendency to always annoy and frustrate is the idea of having to replace faulty items and home appliances yourself, but no DIY-er is complete without this and blogaboutdiy.co.uk is here to help you out. […]
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May 4th, 2012 admin Add value to your property with affordable home DIY projects It’s a buyer’s market which means that selling a house can be really tough competition. With few buyers out there, you need to make your property as attractive as possible for a quick sale with attractive returns. The best news yet: your competitive edge may […]
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