Recent content by susandan

Hi all, Just want some advise on installing a downstairs toilet in our utility room, how difficult is it? My hubby has tackled many diy jobs over the last 25 years, plumbing, heating, converting a garage into an extra room (following Building regs of course) and done really professional...

Picture comes up ok on my side through the site,,,don't know how to send you the pic, having a go at fitting it today anyways. cheers

Yes, we have actually bought two 1 metre tracks and the spots that go on them but we are not sure about something, when we rang the supplier and explained what we wanted to do we think they gave us the wrong info, I'll try to explain. We have wires coming from the middle of the ceiling as...

Just wondered if anyone has these lights and if they were easy to fit?? cheers This is it.... http://www.searchlightelectric.com/modules/shop/view.asp?catid=6&Prodcode=2205AB

Hi timspoon We are thinking of getting a baltic pine conservatory,,,did you get yours? if so, what was it like to construct, are you happy with it...would love to see some pics if possible.. Cheers Ian &Susan

Right...the building inspector came out this morning, very quick, didn't expect him to be so quick! Everything is much clearer now and we didn't have anything to worry about.. We have to put small circular vents at the front and the back of the garage in the fascia boarding, then drill 1 inch...

Hi We have the go ahead to start our garage conversion. The garage is attached to the side of our house, at the back of it is a utility room which was already there when we moved in 14 years ago. The building inspector is coming out this week to give us guidance on what to do and what...

Hi Peebs Love to see some pics if you have any, just been to pay our building reg frees so getting started soon. don't know how to e mail you so here's my address - [email protected] cheers Ian & Susan

It is a flat roof! We just want to have some idea before going ahead, there is no way we are going ahead first without getting building regulations ect...we want the job done properly! Which bit do you know the answer to? footings or not? Cheers

We have to build up to the damproof course in the garage to fit french doors, can anyone tell me if it is acceptable to build the bricks straight onto the garage floor (which is damproofed) or do you have to put footings in just for two bricks high? Also, does anyone know about ventilation in...

Hi We are planning to convert our garage into a play/computer room for the family, we understand that we will have to apply for building regulations. To replace the garage doors we are opting for french double glazed doors instead of a a wall and window as the garage and front door are our...