Do it yourself, go-on, be a man and do what men do best/worse. Grab the bull by the horns and ride that thing over the hill of self-accomplishment. Nothing is more manly than making or fixing things and no-one has the rite to take away our rite to fulfil one of man’s greatest motivations: The drive to be independent. From building a wall to fixing a shelf, if MGTE is not yet your one-stop-shop for everything DIY-ey, it soon will be.
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Knowing how to sharpen a knife when finding yourself without the typical knife sharpening tools such as a Whetstone, Diamond Stone, or Honing Rod (Sharpening Steel) can help you achieved ...
A mortar mix can vary depending on the users requirements. It can be made to suit colouring or to strength. If the mortar is to be used on a brick ...
The strength of a concrete mix will vary to suit requirements. The following how to breaks down the simple steps for you.
Knowing how to make things out of leather is about the manliest of artistic expressions! The smell, the feel and strength makes leather a great medium to work with. The ...
Over time the approach to insulating a building has change considerably, especially with the introduction of cavity walling. The cavity aims to prevent the passage of moisture from the outer ...
Primarily copings are used for weathering but also offer a decorative feature to garden walls and balcony areas. The fall of the coping directs moisture is in the desired direction. ...
There are a number of ways to lay a flag, each depending on received loads, what lies beneath them and the style of flag used. To lay flags to a ...
Sills are commonly found at the base of an opening whether it be a window or a door. If the correct dimensions are at hand laying a sill can be ...
Laying a foundation before undergoing any structural work is an absolute must. The foundation is there to take and spread the forces applied by the above structure. it goes without ...
This is a bit of a toughy! When considering the range of maturity and character profiles of the female populous and the corresponding approaches that ladies will adopt in order ...
If, like me, you’d prefer not harm everything in your garden, then knowing how to kill ants without pesticides is a key homeowner’s essential. Not only do pesticides kill the ...
Knowing how to install a car stereo can save you unnecessary expenditure on mechanic services. The following how to makes this simple task even easier.
Ants really aren't as bad as people perceive them to be. They're clean, disease free, control other, more damaging pest infestations, and are great at keeping your home tidy! If ...
Knowing how to gauge your ears properly should greatly ease any discomfort and lasting damage. The key to the experience is slowly but surely; being patient and giving it time. ...
Come the height of summer, effective temperature control is no longer just a luxury, but a necessity. Here’s a brief overview of how AC (Air Conditioning) works, or why it ...
It’s too easy to have been a bit of a tit and forgotten to replace your spare wheel, leaving you with a flat tire with little hope of a ‘quick ...
Knowing how to fix a dislocated shoulder can save a timely and costly trip to the hospital. 90% of shoulder dislocation are anterior i.e. the shoulder has slipped to the ...
Building a brick wall can be a relatively simple skill to master as long as the fundamental techniques and skills are pay paid close attention to. Brick walling in stretcher ...
Knowing how to clean silver can save you a fortune on expert services yet still have your finest show pieces shining immaculately. Here are some tips to make sure that ...
Knowing how to clean your gutters properly can save you a fortune on repairs or blocked drains. Keep an eye on water flow when it rains to check for leaks ...
Knowing how to make wood carvings can provide you with endless hours of productive ‘garage time’ and maximise the quality of your output. There a 4 main ways to carve ...
Electrical grinders are used daily within most aspects of building work. When used without due care they can be potentially very dangerous. YOU USE THIS HOW TO GUIDE AT YOUR ...
Knowing how to make a bow and arrow could save your life should you be lost in the wilderness and be in need of catching food. The below guide should ...
Knowing how to stitch a wound (suture) can save your life if having had an accident out in the wilderness. Although I always recommend carrying sutures as part of your ...
Knowing how to stack firewood properly will ensure that you’re maximises the use of space as well as ensuring that wetter or fresh wood has optimum chance of drying out ...
Knowing how to sharpen a knife properly will ensure that your blade will always perform to its utmost. When using a steel the process is relatively simple, although please be ...
Over time the mortar joints between brickwork can begin to look unpleasant, this may simply be to old age or the affects of weathering. It is highly common for small ...
Too often are perfectly fixable inner tubes replaced and bike rides ruined by a very easily repairable puncture. The following guide talks you through how to repair a puncture on ...
Knowing how to replace an alternator can save you a small fortune on mechanic bills. For most models, providing that the alternator is fairly easily accessible, they should be fairly ...
Knowing how to fix a car antenna can save you expensive professional repair fees. It’s fairly simple to replace and is easily doable yourself using this ‘how to’.
Knowing how to baby proof your home will help your little one stay out of harm’s way, however it’s important to remember that you cannot create an environment that's 100% ...