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Helaine Clare

Latest articles by Helaine Clare

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How to replace broken glass

Breaking a pane of glass in a window or door is a hazard of restoration projects – if it happens, Helaine Clare shows how to replace a small pane safely and without too much trouble

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    How you can repair wood rot

    Don’t let wood rot ruin your decorating plans – using two separate cases Helaine Clare shows how to fix this common problem on a shed door post and on french doors and how to prevent it from happening again in the future

    By Helaine Clare Published 7 December 17

  • How to reupholster a dining chair

    Follow Helaine Clare’s simple eight-step plan to reviving a discarded dining chair using these basic upholstery techniques

    By Helaine Clare Published 8 March 17

  • How to fix draughty floorboards

    Draughty floorboards are a real nuisance for period homeowners, but are easily fixed, as Helaine Clare shows in her step-by-step guide, which includes a full list of tools and equipment you will need to do the job

    By Helaine Clare Published 17 November 16

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