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Thanks for advise, Going to give it a go as my design. If I get problem in the future I will have to adjust.

Not just the turd size, I have kids, so a whole toilet roll per flush too :)

I am fitting a new toilet under the stairs. Working out how to run the new soil pipe to connect to the existing. My plan is out through the wall on a small slope, then a 90 degree drop for approx half a meter then a bend 92.5 and run that into the main soil pipe. this is approx 1mtr away. Can...

Has any one used Treatex Hardwax Oil?> Thoughts?

foxhole, Whats the difference between Osmo Top oil and ronseal worktop oil?

I'm in the process of re oiling my worktop. Yes sand first, I used 120 grit sandpaper to remove the dark stains then finished with 240 grit. Cleaned the worktop with white spirit, then used Ronseal worktop oil. It has come up brilliantly. I believe most professionals use Tung oil but I...

Our oak floor is looking dirty and needs a refresh. Can anyone recommend the best way, I am thinking of applying some hardwax oil remover (Save sanding and mess), quickly sand the floor to smooth out (Whats the lowest grade you go to? 240 or 120?) then reapply 2 coats of hardwax oil. Also...

Thank you for your quick reply. Thats perfect but my god it looks ugly! Thanks

Hi, I've installed a summer heating kit to my towel rail which works wonders. However the electrician has installed a switch which enables me to turn it on and off. However I am hoping that some one can point me the right direction for a timer switch as I only really need the towel rail to...

Does anyone know of a small radiator which i can plumb in to my existing central heating system. I have a fitted wardrobe on an outside wall which makes the clothes in the wardrobe cold. I have found electric heaters for the job but would like to set up something on the central heating side...

Thanks for your replies. Can anyone recommend a good Wax?

Just to let you all know the Danish Oil from Smith & Rodger worked a treat. The finished wood looks better than I had imagined. Would you add a wax after the 3rd coat of Danish Oil? I have read somewhere that you should apply a wax with the finest wire wool -"0000" gauge. Thanks for your help

Thank you for your reply and your help Why would or what is the benefit in diluting the oil by 10% with White Spirit? Thanks

I have cut a Solid oak kitchen worktop up and used this for my hand rail on the stairs. I have sanded it with 320 grit sand paper to get a really smooth finish and would like an oil which would just finish this off. Can any one recommend a product that would give me a smooth and not darken...

Cool so there is no difference with the UK and USA Building regulations!