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Hello, I was wondering what qualifications i would need to become an electrian? i have the following C&G 16th Edition (2380) C&G inspection and testing (2391) C&G PAT testing course (2377) Part P to be taken Jan 2006 Im lucky that my work have paid for these and was wondering what i...

Hi there, I have a cheap orbital sander which is pretty useless so im thinking of getting a new one. Which should i go for a belt sander or a random orbit sander. The main use for this would be to sand down flaky paint on plastered walls ready for re-painting. Thanks

Thanks Masona, Is there a data base of Architects online that i can pick from? or does anyone know of one to reconmend id the Preston area? And what sort of cost am i looking at for the plans?? Thanks again Joseph

Thanks for the reply, And yes i will getting a builder in, i just wanted to know what order things needed to be done in, am i right in saying plannng permission is first? Is this before plans are drawn up? And who should i be getting to draw the plans up for me. Sorry for sounding thick, im a...

Hi All, I want to extend my bungalow and convert the loft, the only problem is that the pitch of the roof is low and i would have to "take the existing roof off and increase the pitch" This was supposed to be a long term plan but the wooden soffets etc.... are very rotten and replacing this...

Cheers Tex, Plenty of info there, first things first im going to contact my building office. I'll keep you updated with the progress. Thanks again.

Hello all, Im about to change an old wooden window with a new uPVC window, can any one give me any advice on what tools and materials i should have before i start. Also does any one have any tips to make it go more smoother. Cheers.

Hello All, I have a garage with a flat felted roof, made up of 2x8 inch joists on 16 inch centers. Any tips on what i can (and should) do to insulate the roof to keep me cool in summer and the frost away in winter. Thanks, Joseph

Hello, My garden backs onto a park to. Damn kids in the evening! Ive planted hawthorn on the other side of my garden fence (this is not evergreen). For an evergreen security hedge it would have to be Pyracantha (cheap, fast growing and prickly). The posh version would be Holly (expensive...

Hello There, When running central heating pipes down solid (breeze block) partition walls how should i protect the pipes, Thanks, Joseph

Thanks, thats done the trick. Joseph

Hello all, Im having a patio door fitted in my bedroom, therefore i will have to move the radiator from under the window. The room size is 2700mm wide x 4350mm long x 2280mm high, there is 7050mm of external cavity walls with no insulation. The size of the new french doors is 1500mm x 2100mm...

Hello there, ah your finding out the joys of owning a combi :D

Hello, We had gas ran to our house last year. the cost of the meter install, £412. This was for a flush meter box 10m from the pavement. Hope this help you make your mind up. Joseph

Hello All, I have the above car, is the gear box oil part of the engine oil or are these two kept seperate. If they are seperate then how do i check the level of the gear box oil. Thanks in advance Joseph

Hello there, for the base it depends on what the green house is going to be used for? if its just pots etc a "hard" floor would be better, if its for toms etc they are best planted in the ground with well dug in manure, nevermind these grow bags. Also i got horticulture glass 2' x 2' for...

Hi there, how good is this wood, ive seen some garden furniture made from the stuff. As anyone got some already? how often does it need treating? how long will it last? Thanks, Joseph

Hello there, my friend has a pond and he has fixed fishing line running palleral every 12inchs accross the pond, apparently stops the herons poking there bills in or something, and they dont stand out to much. Another but harder way would be to dig the pond out to 4 foot deep, not the most...

Hello, I want to tile onto a bitumen floor but don't know what sort of adesive to use, at the big shed i could find some for wooden floors and cement floors but no word for bitumen, what would you use? Thanks, Joseph

Thanks for the help, but sods law has taken over, its been fine since! joseph