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so Kirsty and Phil make it look easy decide on having an extension and it gets built. I don’t seem to be making any progress. We want quite a simple extension on the back of our bungalow. It will be single story brick with a wooden gable end and 2 bifold of 3m each on one side. Complications...

Hi All, Previously we had our loft converted to a usable space, we did not get planning etc. as we knew it would be refused due to head height etc. I did get an architect to look at what we did and give advice and he said that although safe etc. due to dimensions we would not be able to get any...

Hi we rent out my wife's old house. We were advised that all rooms with boilers and fires needed a carbon monoxide alarm. I bought a couple and installed. Last week the tenant called to say the bathroom one had gone off. As the gas boiler is in the bathroom I advised to isolate and called...

So, think as I have said before I have made a staircase which I am very proud of. I am now removing the ply treads and risers and replacing with oak boards which I am reconditioning. The boards (3/4 thick) need to be nailed to some 2inches thick pine stringers. Obviously as oak boards they...

Morning. I am making some more treads for my stairs, I bought a round over router bit, but as I see it there are two things I am not happy with 1.I have to make a pass on top and bottom of the wood 2.I end up with a line down the middle. See photos Can anyone share a link to a bit that would...

Hi. I have been looking at the sure set website tonight as I quite fancy a resin bound drive way. At the moment I just have stone with out much base so I quite like the look of the sure cell base which is interlocking plastic. What would be the generic name for such a base? Has anyone any...

I am just about to put in a couple of double glazing units in some wood frames. The below is an extract from the supplier, I have had a look in B and Q/toolstation/screwfix this arvo, and I can only find linseed putty, it clearly states not to use this. I can only find the Arboflex online...

So I have been thinking today, the value of tools in my shed passes the Insurance value. It is an 8ft x16ft wooden shed with glass windows down one side. I know there isn't a hugh amount I can do but what recommendations would you make to secure it a bit better Camera? Locks? Alarms? An...

After a few quotes of way more than I was expecting i have decided to replace my windows my self. I am a competent diyer if I do say so myself. The glass units are in wooden frames and I have measured the current units at 10 to 11mm thick. With tape and beading that is about the widest I can...

Hi, I purchased a dodd planer table saw for 20 quid off eBay, a few belts later and I think I have a bargin of a machine. I need some advice though. When planing all is fine until I reach the last couple of inches. As the picture shows. Both sides of the rotor the table is adjustable, but I...

So, you may remember my previous thread about routing, I managed to achieve a really nice panel effect in the end, routing 3mm groves every 120mm. No I have the hang of it I want to create a rounded edge on some 18mm Mdf sheets. Been looking on the web and I am a bit confused by what bit need...

Hi, I have finished dry lining and taping a room, just need to finish the corners. I am a bit confused, which type of bead to use, the mesh type or the more solid. I haven't got loads to do so cost isn't an issue.

Over the last week we have been having some issues with our tv reception. We have two tv's in the house on free view. We had a new aerial last year with an amplifier. The tv in the bedroom works fine but when the aerial is plugged in we struggle for reception in the living room. When the...

Our bathroom toilet has a very poor flush, and takes a number of goes to finish the job. Is this likely to be the shape of the pan or the flush inside?

Hi will the below do for a electric shower isolator http://www.diy.com/departments/crabtree-1-gang-1-way-50a-white-ceiling-pull-switch/259292_BQ.prd Crabtree 1-Gang 1-Way 50A White Ceiling Pull Switch

Hi all as the topic suggests I have a heating tank that looks like the attached, how can I work out how many litres are left. I have contacted the manufacturer to see of there is a special dip stick, but no response. It is a harlequin slimline 245 thanks Mark

I am quite a competent DIYer and am in the final stages of a loft conversion. I would like to use a router to give a panel affect to sheets of MDF. I have a router I bout cheaply a few years back, but when I tried to use it previously I never had great success and control was difficult. Has...

Hi, at the moment I am in the process of making a usable space in the loft. Up until this weekend I was planning on putting a stud wall up over the end, but Mrs Wez has said she would like to make a feature of the brick work. As you can see from the picture it is quite untidy at the moment...

Hi All, First post in the plastering section. I have been doing a central heating install and a loft conversion for most of the year. I am now at the point I have insulated and have a floor. The next step is to dry line before getting a local plaster. The roof is constructed of 4x2 with...

So I need to move my water tank in the loft so I can add some stairs etc, while having a change around in the house. There are 3 pipes going to the tank. 1 15mm pipe which is obviously water mains in 2 22mm pipe exit to cylinder 3 Pipe which looks to come up from the cylinder to the top of the...