Recent content by hoagie007

Thanks. I guess then the more expensive alternative, to replace the whole lot, would ensure that it all fits and matches. Oh well :)

Hi All, We bought the house 2 years ago and I would like to sort out the decorative (non-functional) fireplace in the bedroom. The picture below shows that the hood is missing. I don't know whether it is a simple task of purchasing another hood or should I get a full replacement? The...

Many thanks. I'll get cracking with this shortly.

I would like to put some tiles on the photographed concrete. I presume that tiles once existed there. What's the best way to level out the floor as there are some divots in what's there currently? Then what's involved next, putting down some levelling material and then some adhesive for the tiles?

[/url] That's whom i bought this one from!! I'll give them a call tomorrow and explain the problem. The link i gave was more useful description of the waste kit than their website. Thanks

I bought a replacement Mccalpine waste for my Rak belfast sink but the sink has a "bulge" underneath which means the threaded screw connector is not long enough to screw into the waste mechanism. I've seen another for sale but it's the same length so useless. Does anyone know whether these...

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My wife really wants a wood burning stove for our Victorian terrace. Normally I would do things by the book but it is likely that the chimney has no liner or it has perished meaning a flue would be required and companies have quoted around £1500 for the flue alone. A mate suggested putting it...

Not sure. I suppose it won't hurt to dig down through a couple of them since the shed will sit on top. What should I be looking for being a novice and all? Ben

Hi all, I plan to put a shed in our garden. It's not a large garden but am planning on putting in a 7 foot by 8 foot shed which I will use as a gym, just weights and doesn't need to be very big. The part of the garden I plan to put the shed is a brick area. I'm hoping this avoids the need...