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    wardrobe doors

    If you can get ready made doors in the size and style you want that will normally be cheaper and easier.
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    Making a mirror using MDF

    Why did you put PVA on the MDF?
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    Flat roof, 45 degree rafters what hangers do I use?

    Can't really see what you are wanting to do on such a small drawing but could you use coach screws instead of hangers?
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    making a cupboard door

    You probably need to leave more info than that.
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    wardrobe doors

    That's fine. Leave clearance top and bottom to allow for uneven floors and ceilings and make sure you use enough hinges.
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    Noise Reduction Help - Triple or Secondary Glazing?

    Have you thought of using Magneglaze, it's fairly inexpensive and discrete.
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    Mortar around wooden windows

    You can also use trowelling mastic which is widely available.
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    acrylic clear sheeting for glazing....

    Acrylic is very breakable, it's supposed to be 10 times stronger than glass but how strong is that? Polycarbonate is much stronger and is really hard to break but is more expensive.
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    Repairing sash windows

    1, Wood hardener is a waste of time. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, Yes.
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    Help - how to reduce noise from my windows

    The air bricks will admit sound.
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    PVCu polish/sealer?

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-upvc-cleaner/86575
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    Which of these two compressors?

    This may help http://www.justgenerators.co.uk/pages/Noise.htm
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    Wanted - 30mm chipboard piece

    You could use 30mm worktop instead. It depends what tools/skills you have or the relative costs.
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    My new shed!

    If you line the shed with a breathable roofing membrane any wind blown water wont penetrate.
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    Renovating/stripping wooden sash

    To remove a sash window first run a stanley knife around where the staff bead meets the frame. Then using a small prybar or old chisel prise the staff bead off starting in the middle. The lower sash will now be free and you can take the sash cords off, usually 3 or 4 nails and its easier if...
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    Which thickness of glass needed for table top?

    You want 6mm toughened with polished edges.
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    Feasible to remove door frame with no wall damage?

    I very much doubt that they could cut it to size, usually all they have is a wall saw and you cannot rip timber with those. Find a timber merchant.
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    quick change drill bits?

    I think your opinion will be a bit of a minority one. The whole point of the many hex shafted drill bits and accessories that are available is that they fit in quick change chucks.
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    quick change drill bits?

    You want something like this. http://www.screwfix.com/p/quick-release-bit-holder-60mm/15431
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    Sink pedestal..

    It might help if you post a picture of said basin and brackets.
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