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I'm making a base for an 8x6 shed out of some spare 3x2 slabs. They're flipping heavy. I was hoping to tackle it on my own but I don't fancy putting my back out. Is help essential? Recommended methods for moving the slabs around and laying them down without injury would be much appreciated!

I'm leaning more towards stud because I'm hearing that solid sound when I knock all the way up and down what I think are the verticals. Thanks for the input everyone! If anyone has any other pointers, feel free to weigh in! I won't be doing the job til next week.

Would it matter that they'd be spanning the small void between the plasterboard and brickwork, standing quite proud of the brickwork?

Not sure where's best to post this but here goes... I have a 40" flat screen LCD TV and a bracket to go on a wall. The wall is a bricked up chimney breast that has been boarded over and plastered. When I tap on the wall I can hear studs and spaces but none of these studs line up with where...

Dulux Satinwood is a very low sheen, oil based paint. Not reflective or overly shiny but makes woodwork stand out nicely from matte surroundings. My doors, skirting and shelving were all painted with that and nothing has yellowed. Most DIY places will stock it.

Anything you brush or roll over the loose stuff will likely just lift more off and spread it about. You might be better off in the long run just going at it with a scraper and some fine sandpaper.

Wedge some some thin offcuts of wood/mdf in the gaps at the back of the shelves/tops then fill over with wood filler. That's if you were to paint it though. If you want to leave the wood natural you could use a compass and pencil to transfer the curve of the wall to the shelves/tops...

I've never had a problem with Dulux Satinwood.

What kind of finish are you after? If you're going to paint it all just pack the gaps, fill and sand. I did my alcove shelving that way and it looks seamless.

This may be a daft question but I'd rather ask than find out the hard way. Am I likely to run into any trouble painting the undersides of some shelves with Dulux satinwood? Am I to expect a lot of dripping? I've used it on plenty of vertical surfaces (doors, skirting etc.) but never something...

Cheers for the replies folks. I might post before and after pics when I'm done.

I plan to paint my front door with this: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/paint-woodcare/woodwork-glosses-and-satins/Dulux-Weathershield-Exterior-Satin-Paint-Gallant-Grey-750ml-11348393 Should the undercoat be lighter or darker? The options available to me are white and very dark grey.

You're right to prune the ivy back as soon as it's on your property. Good, sound masonry should be safe but the aerial roots (the little ones used to cling onto surfaces) can burrow into loose mortar and lift it out.

Just checked and the leftmost pipe (CH flow?) was already warm before turning a tap. I ran a hot tap and the pipe did get hotter.

All radiators seem fine except one that wants to stay hot 24/7. Someone else mentioned diverter valve issues when I asked about their previous boiler troubles. I don't intend to tackle it myself - just trying to get the tiniest bit clued up before getting someone in!

Thanks all! I went the Polyfilla route purely for convenience and it did the job.

My house has a Vaillant Ecotec Pro 28 combi boiler. Our hot taps have just started running cold. The boiler makes all the usual sounds and steam leaves the vent when the hot taps are turned on - but the water coming out is cold. Our heating still works but the one rad in the house without a...

My apologies if this ought to be in "decorating and painting". I want to hide some countersunk wood screws in both MDF and spruce. Any recommendations for a specific filler that's easy to work with and comes at a reasonable price or would any old stuff do? The surfaces will be painted once...