Recent content by Trevor M

This was discussed on the Jeremy Vine show on Friday and one arguement was they deserved more money due to potential terrorist attack. Correct me if I'm wrong but the last vehicle attacked in this country was a double decker bus .

Hi , I need some advice regarding blocking up a fireplace . The house was built in the50's and is ex council. I have removed the gas fire and taken down the brick surround which just leaves a large opening . Can I just plasterboard and skim over this opening with putting in a vent above the...

Hi , I'm planning on painting the outside of my house soon . The missus wants it to be a pastel green colour ( its currently a drab grey ). The only way I can find green so far is by getting dulux trade paint mixed, is this the best option ? Many thanks for any advice.

Try your local college for evening classes. I'm 5 weeks into a 10 week basic DIY plastering course at Poole college and I'm finding it very good. The instructor has over 30 years of experience, you get to use their tools and supplies and it was only £145. I know I will need a lot more...

Hi, I'm looking for advice/ comments on repainting the outside of my house which has several small cracks in the rendering and the paint is flaking off in places. Someone came round yesterday advertising protectacoat and said he would phone soon with a quote . Does anyone know about this...