Protect Your Home’s Exterior

Weatherly Woes

As the saying goes, “The first impression is the best impression.” The same applies for your house; the interior maybe well organised and clean but if the outside of your home is dirty and worn out because of the weather, then it may leave the wrong impression amongst your guests. Rain, wind and sun can cause excessive amounts of damage if preventive measures are not taken. The paint will start chipping, doors and windows begin to creak and in a worst-case scenario, you may end up with a leaky ceiling.

With problems such as these, finding someone to fix them for you, who’ll come on time and won’t charge you excessively is going to be the real task.

Protective Measures

Now, there are ways that you will help you avoid using your life savings to fix your house. The concept of #DIY shall save you the hassle of chasing up workers, overpaying for mediocre work and you’ll learn a few things on the way. Not to forget the joy and fun involved in doing it yourself!

·         In case of a leaky roof, use a waterproof paint that contains a “membrane’ forming function. This will prevent water infiltration and should keep the rain out of your room.

·         Paint the exterior of your house with high quality weather proof paint once every two and half years and then once every five to six years after that. It’s a simple logic, the more number of coats, the better protection you’ll get.

·         For creaky windows and doors, oil the hinges regularly but if it’s too late for oil (You’ll know when oiling doesn’t help at all) change the hinges.

Black & Decker Knows Best

These are just a few things you can try and all the tools that you will require are available on leading online stores across the country. Check out our website www.blackanddeckerindia.in and see which one suits your needs the best.

Keep an eye out on this blog as we’ll be putting up more #DIY tips and tricks in coming weeks.

Till then Happy #DIY !

#DIY, A Revolution

The Price Isn’t Right

Gone are the days where fixing simple things around the house were cheap or when the plumber or electrician would come in 10 minutes if they said they would. It’s all different now, phones allow you to change plans that you’ve committed to, in an instant and who pays the price when you have no hot water because the geezer doesn’t work or your tap is leaking? You do!

Maybe it’s time that you took matters in your own hands. It’s your time to waste not anyone else’s, so why let your procrastinating plumber or unenergetic electrician ruin your day? Unless your home needs completely new wiring or a piping system, there should be no problem in you fixing it.

The Power Rests Within You

After years of calling professionals to patch up your home, you’ve probably noticed that the smallest repairs cost the most. A leaky pipe, faulty light socket or even a toilet that doesn’t stop flushing, you can be sure that your problem will be sorted out (maybe in three or four days) but your wallet will get a little lighter.

The internet is a beautiful place where you find a guide to fix almost anything so use it to your advantage. #DIY is a revolution for the average citizen, stop waiting for these so called “professionals” to show up and attempt a repair, when you can do it yourself!

Connect With Us

At Black & Decker, we have the right tool for every job. Be it sorting out a clogged drain or merely replacing a loose valve, we have what you’re looking for. Visit our website www.blackanddeckerindia.in to view our entire range of products or leave us a message on Facebook and we’ll help you find the right piece of equipment.

Black & Decker’s Guide to Great Woodwork

How many of us have thought on a Sunday, to try and fix that shaky dining table or put up a new book shelf, but either failed or didn’t know where to start? Working with wood can be a little tricky at first but it’s not impossible. Everybody needs to start somewhere and just like any art-form the basics matter the most. This week we’re going to help eliminate your starting troubles by giving you five basic tips that you should know before you start your weekend project.

Safety Always Comes First

Safety is the most important part of any project. If you’re prepared, then nothing can go wrong. This means wearing the right protective gear, using the right tools and picking the perfect space.

Do a Tool Check

Before you dig in, do make sure you read up a little on your project and know which tools you’ll need and what the correct way of using those tools are. Using tools incorrectly can be dangerous and could leave your table or book shelf looking a little off.

Buy The Right Material

Ensure that you are using high quality wood and other materials as nothing is worse than spending hours of effort on something only to have it splinter and hurt the people you made it for.

You’re Only Human

Making mistakes is all part of DIY. You’re allowed to make a few when you start as; with constant practice you’ll get better over time. Remember, failure is the stepping stone to success.

B&D is Here to Help

If you get stuck along the way, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on our Facebook page. We’ll definitely try our best to direct you out of trouble.

For information on power tools, head over to our website and you’ll be able to find the one you’re looking for. www.blackanddeckerindia.in

DIY Bottle Lamps for Valentine’s Day

Try something new this Valentine’s Day. These jazzy DIY bottle lamps not only brighten up your home, but can be the perfect gift for your Valentine this year. They’re cost effective, easy to make and most of all they look really good, especially on your bedside table.

What you will need

• An old wine bottle (You can use any old glass bottle)
• A set of fairy lights (the colour is up to you)
• A Black & Decker corded drill and a 1/2” drill bit
• Masking tape/Insulation tape
• Protective gear (Goggles and gloves)
• A piece of wire 75cm – 100cm (optional)

What you will need to do

1.      Firstly, place the old wine bottle or any used alcohol bottle in a bucket with warm water and some dish washing liquid. Leave it there for a day, or two to be safe.

2.      After removing the bottle from the bucket, use a regular kitchen scrub to remove the label, so that you get a nice clean bottle to work with.

3.      Put your protective gear on, place a strip of tape near the bottom half of the bottle and start drilling. Be careful not to put too much pressure as you don’t want the bottle to shatter and have to start all over again.

4.      If you do this correctly, you should be left with a perfect hole for your fairy lights to fit through.

5.      Rinse out the bottle to remove any shards of glass that may still be inside.

6.      Now, take the fairy lights and put them in the bottle through the hole that you’ve just made. Ensure not to break a bulb because it may cause all the lights to stop working.

7.      Once the lights have been put inside, plug them in and enjoy.

8.      There are various things you can do to personalize them further, like:

·         Pull some of the lights back out and wrap them around the bottle.

·         Add in another set of fairy lights of a different colour.

·         Instead of putting the lights inside the bottle, wrap them around a wire that you’ve folded twice and then put the wire in the bottle. Use the excess part of the wire and tie it around the bottleneck to give a sort of hanging effect. (For this you’ll need to drill a bigger hole)

After you’ve mastered one, you can experiment with different bottles and different lights. Share yours with us on our Facebook page because we love to see DIY at all levels.

Safety

After use, these bottles can become hot. It is advised that they remain out of reach from children or placed in a safe place where access is limited.

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We Are Black & Decker

Who is Black & Decker?

From getting that painting you’ve been hiding in the closet finally put up on your wall, to helping construct the spaces you work in, you can be sure that Black & Decker had a hand in it. Since 1910, we’ve been facilitating our customers do it themselves with ease. Fashioning beautiful homes, comfortable office spaces and even helping you prepare delicious meals. With more than 27,000 employees worldwide, there’s nothing that we can’t help you with when it comes to fixing, creating or refurbishing.

What do we do?

By providing premium tools and appliances, we’ve changed the way people DIY. It has become so simple that any chore can be accomplished effortlessly. (View our Power Tools and Gardening Tools)
At Black & Decker, our aim is to empower our customers to give DIY a chance and stay ahead. It can come in any form, be it building a table from scratch, trying a new recipe or even using recycled waste to create household ornaments. Our range of home appliances can help you do all of the above and more. (View our Home Appliances).

Keep in touch

For more information about our products and services, visit our website www.blackanddeckerindia.in or connect with us on Facebook and we’ll surely help you out with any queries or doubts that you may have.

It’s time you upgrade to Black & Decker to see the difference for yourself.

Mr Fix it All

The kitchen tap is leaking for the past week and it’s driving the maid crazy. The milk cooker’s handle is shaky and the wife is getting very angry. The bathroom door of your parent’s bedroom has a faulty bolt and you’re being accused of negligence. Your son’s toy car has a missing tire and he’s hoping his hero ‘Mr. Fix It All’ will set it right quickly.

You've made several calls to the plumber and he’s always just coming in 10 minutes. The carpenter’s phone is being answered by a voice you cannot comprehend. The milk cooker’s screw is rusty and needs the right screwdriver. The bathroom bolt needs a small tweak which needs a nose plier. And you are losing your image as Mr. Invincible in your little boy's eyes. 

Time you get the right tools. These are days where you are short pressed for time and the right resources are almost impossible to get when you need them, particularly for those small jobs. In fact you could easily address most of these jobs only if you have the right set of tools. Black & Decker has a range of tools that do it all - screwdriver sets, wrenches, pliers, keys, power tools and more. Just create an ensemble of the tools you need and save time, money, not to mention your ego!

With a Black & Decker range of tools, there’ll be nothing you can’t fix. Your family will be happy and that’ll make you happy. For more details about Black & Decker products you can connect with us on Facebook or visit our website at www.blackanddeckerindia.in

A 'Do It Yourself' Habit

A home is always ‘work-in-progress’ - an organic ecosystem where things are in a state of flux. Devices need to be fixed, accessories need installation, appliances need repair, and things in general need to be maintained or replaced. There was a time when there were handymen who could be summoned on a call but these days, it is quite a thing to get an efficient resource that is reliable, not to mention affordable (as they often charge exorbitant rates these days for small servicing, even if they come on time). 

This means things that need immediate attention don’t get it or you need to just Do It Yourself (DIY) or face the consequences of not addressing it (which you know can be very unpleasant!).

DIY has been a well-established concept in the west for several decades - with shortage and high costs of labour, self-reliance, ease of addressing things at one’s own time and pace, the pleasure of doing things or a combination of it all contributing to the trend. This has resulted in a strong DIY culture across several areas - electrical, automotive, electronics, furniture with kits available to create toys, furniture, electrical/electronic gadgets, gizmos and appliances.

Imagine the pride of being able to fix something on your own. Imagine the awe you could evoke in your child and the admiration you could receive from your wife (which is possibly not very often as you know). Imagine the satisfaction you get from fixing it and the opportunity to impress your friends by talking about the tools, parts, and technology behind it. Imagine how you could get even with your friends by advising them to fix things on their own in the presence of their better halves!

 The opportunities are of course endless. But, but… before all this happens, you do need an excellent set of tools. Fortunately Black & Decker is a world leader in the DIY tool segment and offers the widest range of tools for a variety of applications. Just choose a kit depending on your aptitude or visit our site for more details. Happy fixing!