Every year we see people putting more and more effort into their Halloween creations. From scary fancy dress to amazingly spooky decorations, even constructions, in their houses. If you’re thinking about getting the power tools out to pull off a really spectacular Halloween display, read this post from Am-Tech to ensure that any injuries on […]
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Power Tool Safety – How To Prevent Injuries
October 30th, 2015 
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Posted in DIY Tips, Health & Safety 
Tags: Am-Tech, DIY, Health & Safety, injuries at work, power tools 
Comments Off on Power Tool Safety – How To Prevent InjuriesLike DIY? Avoid These Five Costly Mistakes
July 29th, 2015 admin 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 […]
Posted in DIY Tips Tags: Am-Tech, DIY, DIY advice, DIY blog UK, DIY Tips, Duct tape, plumbing repair Comments Off on Like DIY? Avoid These Five Costly MistakesBathrooms – Three Quick & Easy Upgrades
February 6th, 2014 admin In design terms, you should always be searching for that distinctive edge that sets your bathroom apart, whether it is in terms of function or style. Designers and stockists know this too, and tend to integrate their product ranges to ensure there is always a standard option at base with the embellishments clearly delineated for […]
Posted in DIY Products, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: bar mixer showers, bathroom utilities, Bathrooms – Three Quick & Easy Upgrades, DIY, LED shower head, Shower heads, showers. fitting a shower, Thermostatic, thermostatic mixer shower Comments Off on Bathrooms – Three Quick & Easy UpgradesHow to Lay Laminate Flooring
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 […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: a Knocking Block, carpet underlay, concrete subfloor, Cork expansion strips, DIY, DIY blog, DIY novices, DIY Tips, Drill, fibreboard underlay, Fine-toothed saw, Fine-toothed saw/ Jigsaw with appropriate laminate blade, Floor Spacers, Floormaker, hammer, High Performance Underlay, How to Lay Laminate Flooring, Jigsaw, laminate blade, laminate flooring, laying a new floor, locking system, measuring the room, moisture resistance, nails, Pencil and Ruler, Pipe covers and Rosettes, Polyfoam underlay, Preparation, price, Protective knee pads, Pull Bar, Scotia edging, screws, style, subfloor, Tape measure, texture, thickness, Threshold strip – T Bar or Reducer, Underlay, wood subfloor Comments Off on How to Lay Laminate FlooringHow to rewire your home safely
October 24th, 2012 admin Every year British households are wasting millions of pounds on DIY mishaps and it is an expense that in the current economic climate, quite frankly is hard to justify. As a result: 14% wished later on that they had called a professional to do the task that they themselves had failed. Interestingly, the differences of […]
Posted in Building Firms, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: bad workmanship, Blog About DIY, British households, cast iron switches, certificate for the work, circuits, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY emergencies, DIY mishaps, electrical rewiring, electrician, electricity, emergency situation, Every Home, failed DIY, faulty wiring, fuse box, health and safety, Home repair specialists, households, How to rewire your home safely, lights, London, national safety standard for electrical installations, overheating outlets, plugs, rewirable fuses, rewire, rewiring, sockets, sockets and lights, switches, wiring Comments Off on How to rewire your home safelyEasy fixes for four common plumbing problems
October 6th, 2012 admin It’s at this time of the year that you should really be asking yourself a few questions about your home. Do I have adequate boiler cover? Is my home energy efficient enough and can I tackle any simple plumbing problems that may arise? With summer coming to an end and the cooler months coming up […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements Tags: blocked loo, Blog About DIY, boiler cover, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blog UK, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, drain cleaner, Easy fixes for four common plumbing problems, energy efficient, Fixing a leaky tap, home diy, plumber, plumbing, plumbing problems, UK, Unclogging a sink, water mains Comments Off on Easy fixes for four common plumbing problemsHammer on the head: DIY health and safety training for your employees
July 25th, 2012 admin Hearing about an accident at work is probably one of your worst nightmares as a business owner. It is common for the head of a company to worry about safety and health concerns because properly trained and efficient workers are the most valuable asset you can acquire. The success of your business depends on them, […]
Posted in Building Firms, Health & Safety, Trade Associations Tags: accident claims at work, accidents at work, Blog About DIY, builders, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, health and safety, medical courses, preventing accidents, safety training, work accident claims, workers Comments Off on Hammer on the head: DIY health and safety training for your employeesFind a Cutting Disc for Metal
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 […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Home Improvements, Tool Manufacturers Tags: abrasives, Blog About DIY, buy online, cutting discs, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Tips, home decorating, home diy, metal discs, noble abrasives, Tools Comments Off on Find a Cutting Disc for MetalFind Hotpoint Cooker Spare and Parts online
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. […]
Posted in DIY Products, DIY Stores, DIY Tips Tags: Blog About DIY, DIT Blogs, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Tips, find online, garden, home, home diy, hotpoint spares, ransom, ransom spares, replacement heater elements, spare parts Comments Off on Find Hotpoint Cooker Spare and Parts onlineCheap DIY tips to improve your home
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 […]
Posted in Builders Merchants, Building Firms, DIY Stores, DIY Tips, Garden Centres, Home Improvements Tags: B&Q, back garden, bathroom, Blog About DIY, decking, DIY, DIY blog, DIY blogs, DIY blogs UK, DIY Store, DIY Tips, doors, front door, garden design, hedges, home decorating ideas, home improvement, Homebase, interior design, lawns, lounge, painting, painting and decorating, paintwork, paving, redecorate, terrace, wallpaper, wallpapering Comments Off on Cheap DIY tips to improve your home
