Recent content by WillWriter

Not yet, I wouldn't have asked otherwise. Didn't get round to doing it last year and forgot I had already asked. Coming to the time of year when I need to start to smarten things up. I appreciate the advice given but I forgot to add that I want to try and retain the wood look effect

Thanks for the replies everyone. To be honest I think I would like a more modern look so the original sleepers are out. May pop to Jewsons to look at some machine cut alternatives

Hi all, I have a double garage with 2 single up and over doors. I believe they are fibreglass. They have a "wood effect" on them which is very faded. The previous owner has attempted to rub them down and you can see he has removed quite a bit of what I would assume is the laquer?? My question...

Hi all, I have decided to divide the lawn and border using sleepers. I know nothing about these although I have done a search on here and realise "reclaimed" are not good due to oil/seepage etc. I have about 120ft to cover and the border will be only 1 sleeper high laid on its narrower...

I wasnt suggesting for a minute that I try to get paid work off the back of a DIY course. My thoughts were to take a good course which will give me the skills to do my own work and then a few friends and family and build my experience with additional training etc....thinking of plumbing or...

Thats exactly what I have found, Gas Safe and Sparks are telling me its a 4 week wait and so there must be work. I was just thinking that if a Tiler/Plasterer/Plumber etc charges me £1k for a job and I could get some quality training for say £2k then I would save in the long run and potentially...

Hi all, I have used this site many times and have always received good advice and I am still looking for advice but slightly different. I currently run my own business from home (Clerical not Trade) and I am just about to complete on a buy to let which needs a refurb. Whilst thinking about...

Hi, I have a double garage which has 2 separate doors which I beleive are fibreglass. The previous owner looks like has rubbed them down ready to repaint/stain as they have "swirl" marks. My question is, can I use normal external stain or is there a special product I should use? Thanks in...

Hi all, new to DIY here and so any help would be appreciated I will soon be tackling the Lounge of my house. We moved in a few months ago and the house is was built in 1999 and is a usual newbuild, Magmolia walls and white skirting etc. My plan is to do ceiling and coving first with matt...

So run the mixer tap in the kitchen (both hot and cold) and put my hand over it to try and stop it and this should unblock any blockage? Cheers edit to add - could i do this on the bath mixer tap?

Damm, only have a cold feed machine

Thanks for taking the time to reply, how can I check if there is a blockage ?

Hi all, I am new here but have used this site for a lot of reference over the past few months and have found it to be a great site. I have recently moved into a house (approx 11yrs old) which has a turbine pressurised water heating system controlled by "Heatwise". I am not sure why I mention...