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I have started stripping a 1930s door (incorporating the horrors of lead paint). After a bit of work, I got to this stage and now am looking at this wood and can't work out what it is. The darker bits appear to be much harder than the white part. Does anyone have any ideas what it is? :? I've...

TP more expensive!!!! I would have thought they'd be cheaper and better quality! Or will I not get some special trade discount? There's actually a TP branch about a mile from me, not far from Homebase but I guess they don't open in the evenings. I have also determined that I must actually buy...

better quality and cheaper at the builders merchants! sounds illogical but probably true. travis perkins here i come then

i am going to do some mega-woodworking next weekend. homebase is cheap and convenient but i wonder if i am better off just getting some from screwfix. i have had problems with screws before when i tried to fix the boards in my house so am always wondering

Homebase screws. Does anyone know who supplies them to Homebase?

I have the system that you have and there is no reason why two showers can't be driven by one pump. Pressure will drop if both used at the same time, but this is probably rare. When the pump breaks, you can replace it. No need to have twice as much equipment as you need, it's just creating...

Is the filler of the vertical kind or not? Most likely, the filler valve is blocked with crud and needs cleaning.

I have asked 3 plumbers to change my bath and basin taps. Quotes range from £145 to £220 pounds, all of which say it's a 2-3 hour job plus materials. Of course, that's excluding cash. Is this experience unique to London? Seems like best option is to try and do it myself - as it will take...