Great Painting Memes

Here are some great painters meme's for after you drop tools at the end of the day.

How To Re-grout Your Tiles

How To Re-grout Your Tiles

Every time you go to have a shower, do you see mouldy, cracked grout staring back at you? It is such a simple job re-grouting tiles, but it is also one of the most procrastinated jobs. Here is a simple method to get your bathroom or kitchen tiles looking all brand new again.

Use a grout saw to remove the old grout. But preparation is important. Use masking tape to cover the tiles so that you do not get any scratches on the tiles.

Use a vacuum to get rid of all of the loose dust, and ensure that there are no loose bits in the joints. Was the wall with a simple water and white vinegar solution to ensure that there is a good finish.

Get a grout compound from your hardware store. Follow the manufacturers instructions, and mix it until it feels like it is a smooth toothpaste. Smooth the grout into the joints, ensuring an even smooth distribution. Once the grout has dried after 30 minutes use a wet sponge too remove any excess grout. Apply a sealer over the grout once it is dry to ensure a long lasting, and durable finish.

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Australia's Best Home Improvement Blogs

Are you renovating your house?

Are you a proffesioanl tradesman looking to expand your skillset?

Are you a hopeless DIY'er looking to learn some new skills?

Australia is blessed in having a plethora of great home improvement blogs to suit everyone. No matter your experience and skill level, there is something for everyone on these home improvement blogs. Here is our pick for the best home improvement blogs in Australia.

Eddie Mullarkey Building Blog
  
This is a great blog from some very experienced builders and building inspectors. Using well produced videos, the team at Eddie Mullarkey provide easy to follow guides on a number of home improvement projects.
http://www.embuilding.com.au/blog

Hire A Hubby Blog

The team at Hire A Hubby tackle a lot of challenging home maintenance and improvement tasks. From getting your home cosy for Autumn, to adding lights to your backyard, the team at Hire A Hubby provide expert advice that is easy to read, and more importantly easy to do.
http://hireahubby.com.au/blog/

Best Maintenance - A Mix Bag Home Improvement Blog

This blog provides a lot of useful information on a lot of topics. A lot of the projects on the Best Maintenance Blog can be undertaken in a day. Good advice, and it is written in a very easy to read manner.
http://bestmaintenance.net/

Masters Home Improvement Blog

Masters have shaken up the home improvement industry over the last few years, so it comes as no surprise that they have a cracking home improvement blog. Great advice, very practical advice, and would you believe that they have links to all of the tools and equipment that you need. Good stuff.
http://miy.masters.com.au/blog

Wizard Home Improvement Blog

A very good blog from one of the leading home improvement companies in Sydney. They have some great tips to utilize your outdoor space, and how to style your outdoor living areas.
http://www.wizardhomeimprovements.com.au/blog/

The National Painting and Decorating Institute

The National Painters and Decorators Institute is a central resource for the Australian painting industry. The National Painters and Decorators Institute provides a hub for professional painters to find out the latest developments in the industry.

Some of the features of the Painters Institute include:

Painters Forum: Learn directly from some of the most experienced painters in the industry.
Painters Directory: List your painters business on the best find-a-painter directory in Australia.
News: All of the latest news direct from the biggest players and companies in the industry.
Courses: All of the training courses that you will need to become a licenses painter.

Come and explore the National Painters and Decorators Institute at www.painters.edu.au