Category Archives: Handy Hints

The Beaver Tool Hire guide to drills and breakers

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At Beaver Tool Hire, we understand that having the right tools for the job is essential for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. We also understand that, when it comes to drill hire or breaker hire, there are a great number of options available. In this blog post, we’re going to explore our impressive selection of drills and breakers, shedding light on the characteristics of each type of machine and providing examples of when you might need them. Continue reading The Beaver Tool Hire guide to drills and breakers→

How to Flush Your Central Heating System: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

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Is your central heating system not performing as efficiently as it used to? Are your radiators cold at the top and lukewarm at the bottom? If so, it might be time to flush your central heating system. Flushing your radiators can help remove sludge, debris and air pockets, restoring your heating system to its optimal performance. Continue reading How to Flush Your Central Heating System: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide→

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: I have had a leak and my house has flooded, How can I dry it out?

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We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact. Problem: I have had a leak and my house has flooded, How can I dry it out? Solution: First thing is to suck out the water by using a Wet Vacuum Cleaner, then use a Dehumidifier (three sizes available) also known as a Building Dryer. Place the machine in a room, close all the doors and windows, turn on the central heating or use an Electric heater and the Dehumidifier will draw the moisture from the walls, floors and carpets. Difficulty Scale: 1 out of 10 Hire a Wet Vacuum Cleaner: CLICK HERE Hire a Dehumidifier: CLICK HERE

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: I am fitting a solid oak floor but I don’t know how to fix it down?

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We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact. Problem: I am fitting a solid oak floor but I don’t know how to fix it down? Solution: You will need a tool called a Porta Nailer or a Secret Nailer. It is an angled nailing machine, which drives a serrated nail at a 45° angle into the tongue of the flooring. It is a manual machine, which is hit by a mallet. Difficulty Scale: 7 out of 10 Hire a Secret Nailer: CLICK HERE

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: how do I paint my stairs and landing?

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We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact. Problem: I need to paint my stairs and landing? How can I reach? Solution: Our stairwell tower is ideal, quick, safe and easy to erect. Walk through frames for access, Maximum working height 4.2m. Difficulty Scale: 6 out of 10 Hire a Stairwell Tower: CLICK HERE

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: sanding floorboards

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We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact.. Problem: I want to sand my floorboards? Is it easy? Solution: Yes by using our  you can turn old worn floorboards into an amazing floor. The upright floor sander covers the larger areas whilst the edging sander tucks tight to the skirting boards. Sanding papers and dust collection bags are all sale or return, so you never over spend. Difficulty Scale: 7 out of 10 HIre here FLOOR SANDER- CLICK HERE EDGE SANDER- CLICK HERE  

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: change a tap

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We offer some simple solutions to everyday problems you might encounter and rate the solution with a difficulty scale. If you’d like further help or assistance then please feel free to get in contact. Problem: I need to change a tap but can’t turn the water off? Solution: An Electric Pipe Freezing kit will clamp around the water pipe creating a frozen plug which will allow you to work on the pipe work without turning off or draining down a water system. Difficulty Scale: 4/10 Hire a Pipe Freezing Kit: CLICK HERE

Beaver Tool Hire DIY tips and tricks: fitting a tumble dryer vent

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Question: I’m fitting a tumble dryer vent and I don’t know how to put the hole through the wall. Solution: Very quick and simple by using a Dry Diamond Core Drill (size range from 28mm-162mm) This creates a very neat hole with no mess or breakout giving you a professional result for very little cost Hire tool: Hand-held Diamond Core Drill Difficulty scale: 4/10