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Hi I am wanting to purhase a wireless alarm system for our 3 bed house including detached garage and possible alarm a log cabin. Can anyone suggest a really good system, not too bothered over cost, would rather have someting that is reliable. Also any installers / suppliers in the Selby...

Hi I have recently finished our bathroom in absoulte black granite wall tiles and galaxy granite floor tiles, the problem is the build up and staining of the tiles in the walk in shower due to limescale. I have fitted a limescale remover in the water system. I tried Mr muscle limescale...

Hi I am just finsishing the roof on my double garage, I have used prefabricated roof trusses and now need to order the insulated metal tile effect roofing sheets. Could anyone please advise on what width is suitalbe for the soffit board as the ends of the trusses can be trimmed to suit...

Hi I am building a large double garage and have just fitted the timber roof trussess. I nneed to build up both the gable ends, but not sure were or how to fix the timber(noggins?) for the fascia boards to attach to, or what size timber to purchase and how long they should be. Any help...

Hi What is the best way to fasten the wall plate on to the top of the concrete blocks. Would frame fixings be okay or is there a better more suitable alternative. Cheers Ian

Hi I am building a double garage and now ready for the roof to go on. The garage is 7m long and 6m wide. I am proposing to use insulated tile effect metal sheets for the roof covering. Is it okay to space the roof trusses (manufactured wood) at 1m centres since there will be little...

Hi I have fixed 20sqm of absolute black granite tiles onto my bathroom wall, the tiles are 60 x 30. The walls are in good condition, plastered and were heavily scored prior to tiling. A few of the tiles have pulled off the wall prior to grouting. I used Norcross quick setting powder...

Hi I have just tiled my bathroom and started in the centre of my first wall all ok. As i have finished the other walls the ceiling slopes upwards about 20mm and rather than put small bits of tile in I thought I would re-baord and skim to make level to make a neater job. Can I use board...

Hi Can anyone please help, I am using 60x30 black granite tiles to tile the walls in my bathroom. I lent against the wall today and one tile fell off, I pulled on a number of the other tiles and they just pulled off with ease. I am using Norcross adhesive recommended by the tile supplier and...

Hi I have just purchased 20 sqm of 60x30 absolute black granite tiles and a number of them have very faint scratches. Can these be polished out or should I take them back. Cheers Ian

Hi We are considering buying 22 sqm of 60 x30 absolute black granite tiles. What is the best method of cutting them, will a Plasplugs electric cutter be okay???? Will the tiles need to be sealed, the tile company says no but I have heard conflicting comments on sealing. Thanks in...

Hi Could anyone please tell me if firstly the paint for repairing hairline cracks actually works and if so which is the best Thanks in advance Ian

Hi I am fitting spotlights in my bathroom, lounge and kitchen. The spotlights say that they should not be earthed, this means then that I do not conect the earth on the switch, is this safe and correct. I have purchased IP65 mains lights for the bathroom and normal spots for the other...

Hi I am fitting spotlights to the bathroom, kitchen and dining room in our house. Can anyone please advise whether to use low voltage or mains spotlights Thanks Ian

Hi I am re-plasterboarding my kitchen and lounge approx 7 x 7M, what is the best size board to use, go for the biggest????? Thanks Ian

Hi I have had a builder in at the weekend to remove a load bearing wall so we can create a large kitchen dinind room. He asked me what floor finish I was going to put down (natural slate), but he said this would all lift and chip despite PVA etc and that I should consider a fake porcelain...

I am just fitting new 7" skirting board which will be painted. A builder who was doing some work for me said that I should consider MDF instead as the wood will move. I will be using No more nails type adhesive to stick the new boards. Any advice would be appreciated Thanks Ian

Hi I have a Makita circular saw with a 24t blade. I am wanting to fit new internal doors to the house that will require some cutting. Is this the correct saw blade for a neat cut???, please reccommend. Thanks in advance Ian

Hi I am having an internal wall removed (loadbearing) to open up the kitchen into the living room. I will be removing the kitchen units, supply the skip and the steel RSJ (8x4) 11ft long. The builder has quoted £750 plus concrete pads to do the work and said that this may increase if he as...

Hi Can anyone please tell me if you can artex over existing artex, if so do you have to PVA and to what mix. Thanks Ian