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hi all, Myself and neighbour are errecting a small fence (gravel boards and posts) along the side of my driveway on the boundary and are at the halfway point where I would like a gate of some sort. I have no idea at all about what sort of gate post you are supposed to use (timber, iron etc)...

Hi, looking at building some small decking (4sq metres), raised, all standard stuff, but whats the best way (or recommended) to do it? Laying posts using postcrete etc, or simply laying a frame onto concrete slabs? thanx

hi, having recently qualified for free insulation, the installers came out this wk but after a quick loft inspection, said they would not be able to insulate the loft due to some unidentifiable asbestos covering around a flue. They also said they wont return until this is resolved one way or...

Hi all - some basic advice please, have recently moved into a house (late summer) and have turned the heating on recently only to found that two rads (one small double and long single) in the lounge & hall are cool in the middle but hot around the outside. They have been bled but only water...

Hi all, new kitchen nearing completion now, and all my appliances were connected up yesterday but im stuck with a question on the hob. Turn on any of the plates, they glow instantly and stay glowed for half a min then it dissapears after a clicking sound (a bit like a thormostat kickin in)...

Hi all - kitchen nearly finished (as last) and we were considering the Focus blue LED triangle underwall unit lights (£45 for 3 and we need 4) but not sure how long these would last? Does anyone have any ideas on what generally is the best type/look of lights to have, we would like somethin...

Hi guys, advice please on the final appliance to complete my new kitchen and im stuck between a Hotpoint or Indesit built under oven. Im no cook and the main factor is an all black looking unit, rather than spec (they are both fan assisted etc) The Indeset is £180 and the comparable...

Hi all - part way through a kitchen renovation, wall beneth a window has been cut away and french doors installed. As a home owner newbie, what do i put inbetween the cavity/door frame before i can re-tile the edge of the floor and re-plaster the wall? thanx

Hi all, just moved into my first house and after ripping the kitchen out there appears to be a problem with the stop tap / incoming water feed. The water is off, and the cold taps dont work - so thats ok, but when we disconnected the hot tap in the kitchen, the water keeps coming. A...

Hi all, been a lurker for a while on here and have just purchased my first property. There are two projects i would appreciate your help with please. 1, Kitchen - the property purchased is quite modern, barring the kitchen. I'm being recommended various suppliers, (B&Q, Wikes, Homebase...