FROM
THE TOOLBOX.
Notes from the van. Practical write-ups of real jobs, common problems and the small bits of know-how we get asked about most. Written by our team, no ghost-writers, no filler.
- Posts
- 5 so far
- New post
- Roughly fortnightly
- Topics
- Doors · Paint · Gutters · Outdoor
- Written by
- The Polytechnitis team
Door problems a handyman can usually fix without replacing the door
A door that sticks, drags or will not latch is almost never a door that needs replacing. Hinges, strikers, rollers, swollen timber, the signs it is the frame moving, and what to photograph for an accurate quote.
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The Canberra storm season checklist: what to fix before September
ACT storm activity climbs from September. Gutters and downpipes, fences and gates, pergola fixings, water paths away from the house, and the jobs that need a licensed trade instead.
What can a handyman do in Canberra? Handyman vs licensed tradie
Where handyman work starts and stops in the ACT, where electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and licensed builders take over, and how we handle the grey areas.
Small handyman jobs in Canberra worth fixing now
Loose handles, sticking doors, cracked plaster, blocked gutters. Ten small jobs that quietly get worse in the Canberra climate, with rough times for each and when to call us.
Why a Canberra winter is rough on gutters
Frost, gum leaves and a single bad storm can write off ten years of gutter. The signs to look for, the half-hour checks worth doing, and when to ring someone.
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