Recent content by LazyMark

Its going to have to move house in about a year, so I wanted something that could be knocked down easily. I also want to be sure it won't squeak!

Just been speccing a kitchen myself. I like solid wood because I want to radius corners and edge-profile it which you obviously cant do with laminate. I finally chose bamboo because of sustainability issues.

Hi. I'm making a bed and need to get some hangers to join the bed rails to the headboard / footboard. I've seen things like this: http://store.workshopsupply.com/catalogue/product_info.php?products_id=400 but I cant find where to get them in the UK. Does anyone know where to get them and...

Thanks Jerry. I dont think I'd ever try claiming against guarantee if I've put it in. Sort of my own fault if it goes wrong! I was more concerned about when I come to sell it; will people run a mile?

If the room is cold and damp and the tiles are wet it is probably condensation, however it is difficult to diagnose from this description. Any photos?

Im tanking a basement with studded membrane. Need to do it myself because relatively poor! I note the manufacturer of the membrane says guaranteed for 20 yrs if installed to manufacturers specifications. Does this mean that if I can prove it was installed right it it will be guaranteed?

Thanks, that's given me some ideas. Nice one.

Have a look at http://drugwiki.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=805 P.S. Thanks for swift reply M)

I've got a 100yr old victorian house with 7 steps to the front door. There is a slab at the top. There are several problems: 1)Slab at the top is worn so keeps a puddle of water on it when wet (great in winter when it freezes). Previous owner cut out a drainage channel with an angle grinder to...

You're a star, thanks Mark

Oh yeah, how deep should the trench be and does it need reinforcing? I'm totally new to this.

Thanks John - sounds like a good idea. I'll start eating my spinach! Mark

Wow, that was quick! Take your point, but there is a stone step in between. Admittedly it is worn, so it could be broken out. What do you reckon?

Ive had a look through the forum and couldn't find what I was looking for. I need to build 2 brick gateposts where an old Victorian brick wall used to be. It needs to be 10 bricks above ground. How do I go about the foundations? BTW, the reason the wall is being replaced is that the old one is...