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Gable blues . So I’ve ran out of reds an only have 8 left and my local shop ain’t got any left but I still need to do the final course at the top of the gable . Apart from a bit of front damage that needs repointing I’m quite impressed with my results so far taking into account I had never laid...

I couldn’t find anything online showing the correct way to knit blocks and bricks together and I assume it’s an ok thing to do. So I did it in the only way that seemed sensible .but the old man 3 doors up who apparently was a builder came round to see what I was doing and said you can’t do...

I’m building a garage the main side that you can see is brick but the back gable is gonna be rendered blocks . Due to this in order to keep the front looking good the bricks are being knitted into the blocks around the corner on the gable end . I’m sure you understand what I mean. It’s a...

Having never built anything before I decided to build a new house by myself . However after the wife had her say I decided to scale down my plans and opted to build a new garage instead . but to make things more difficult I decided to build it around the existing metal garage as I can’t remove...

Been reading a few things on here and generally you tell everyone to use 6mm Armoured cable to the garage. My garage is supplied direct from the CU but its not armoured cable all the way. Its 2.5MM T&E from the consumer unit to a small box in the outhouse, then out of the other side of...

Just laid tougue and grove solid oak boards it in my dinning room and it looks beautiful. Its not as easy as laminate to lay but with a mitre saw, a good jig saw and lots of time the results are well worth the cost and occasional swear word. I'm now coming out into the hallway and have hit a...

I need to replaced the armoured cable leading to the garage as it got damaged when the roofing was repaired. Can i do it or does it come under part p. PS Best answer qualifies you to a free draw for a two week vacation in Libya :D

I have an old single pipe system and recently had a new vaillant combi fitted. I am now in the process of changing the rads myself and was wondering if i could if i turn the heating off at the wall mounted wireless remote can i keep the boiler on for hot water to the sinks etc whilst their...

I help answer questons on a land law forum and someone has asked how they can get a electrical box for a kitchen install which has been placed so its basically in there garden without permision removed . Normally this is a straight forward reply but i was wondring if the install has broken...

Hi I have a very neat hole cut into my concrete kitchen floor containing 4 copper central heating pipes. I was going to cover them using foam pipe insulation, a few inches sand and then pour concrete over the top but am unsure if thats the way to go. It would be preferable if i could...

New found respect for you plasterers Got to grips with plastering walls and actually really enjoy it. Something good about seeing the results Found it so easy in fact ive been wondering what all the fuss is about as it seemed to be something that anyone could do. As i was getting on so...

I need to put a new surface on part of a wall that is full of scrathes etc and a few small bits of artex but do not want to use bonding as it will bring it out to far with multifinish ontop and will then have issues with the staight edge of a kitchen work surface unless i do the whole wall...

Quick question please if i may. If i turn of the hose power for an hr or 2 will i need to pair up the british gas RC1 and reciever again or does the reciever have a short term internal battery or something to cover short term power cuts etc

Chasing out for the electrics in my kitchen above the work surfaces to keep costs down before electrician comes in January to put in new ring and have hit a problem in the shape of a small window. To keep the runs in the safe zones im cutting the chase so the cable will run straight out of...

Hi I have a very neat hole cut into my concrete kitchen floor containing 4 copper central heating pipes. I was going to cover them using foam pipe insulation, a few inches sand and then pour concrete over the top but am unsure if thats the way to go. It would be preferable if i could...

What the best and quickest way to seal walls covered in chalky paint so they can be papered. Every room in the house is afflicted so i need a quick , cheap and painless solution. Can i simply brush PVA on it Thank you

Bought a new house and had New boiler installed and electrics performed by part p electrician. During the installation he noticed the house wasn't earthed to outside world and wouldn't wire up the boiler without it so i had to pay to have an isolation switch added by fuse box and some earth...

Hi I'm laying oak flooring 130mm throughout the entire ground floor of my house. As it will need to go through door openings one into the hall from living room and then from hall into dinning room i am worried that at some stage i will get to a wall and the gap left will require a plank...

Quick one i think Can i use a standard nail gun to nail down a tongue and groove hard wood floor or do i need to hire the special one. THANK YOU

Hi appreciate the help please I'm renovating a house i just bought and was knocking down a wall in my living room when a few brick came down on the elbow joint that supplied the gas fire. I've turn the gas off as its not need at present :) When the new gas fire goes in i will be...