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does the actual latchbolt not stay fully extended by itself, or is it just the handle? It looks to me that the spring may be damaged. If you take it to a lock shop they might be able to repair it for you.

Any exterior door needs to have BS approved lock like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/5-lever-bs-3621-2007-mortice-sashlock-satin-nickel-2-64mm/22716 + a set of handles If you want 5 of these keyed alike (to operate with the same key) you'll have to order them from a locksmith (won't be...

Sounds to me like they're those nasty £2 contractor ones - swap them for Perkos.

As this is a bedroom, I take it you're trying to make a full height cupboard to cover the existing sheves? Or something like this? I used 18mm MDF for the sides, base and top, and attached a 2" x 1 1/2" frame on the front to hang the doors on to. If you're making a full height cupboard...

Do they have curved glass? If so, anything else put in will look terrible :(

I've been using Wickes water-based satin for a while now, and have found it seems to chip and peel off really easily if put straight over existing oil based. I've found the best thing is to apply an oil based undercoat over existing oil based paintwork first, but ensure it is fully dry before...

I'm not sure I've ever heard of asbestos in paint before - unless it was some weird fireproof coating - what makes you think it's got asbestos in it? Has it got fibers in it? The paint will almost certainly contain lead however, so ensure that the area is well ventilated whilst removing the...

I'm not sure I would use bleach on wood as it will probably turn it white. I would try using just the pressure washer first to see how well that goes (although don't hold it too close as it could chew up the wood). Hope that helps - I'm sure others here will know what the best thing to use...

Great job mate - there's something very satisfying about "curvy" kitchens :lol:

I would definitely consider using a concrete post system as it is far Superior than using timber posts - the posts won't rot or snap off in gales unlike ordinary timber ones - I take it that's whats happened to one of yours. I have recently replaced the fence at the end of my garden...

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, so the mods may want to move it into the correct section if it's not... Anyway, we have a concrete paved area at the back of our terraced house, which is looking very worse for wear - it's full of cracks and patched up areas, and...

Hi, all the architraves in our hallway have had water based gloss just painted over gloss, which is peeling, revealing many layers of paint underneath, I tried to burn off the paint, but it takes ages, and also where pieces have been replaced or added, they don't match, so I would to replace...

Hi, just a quick question, is it possible to put coving/cornice on an artex celing? The celing currently has a smooth "band" around the edge of the room about an inch deep. Would I have to scrape the artex off where the coving is going to go, or would it be okay just stuck on top? Will it...

Is the best way to remove the old step to cut the middle out, and split the two end pieces until they come out, and then cut the tenons out from the frame, insert new sill, and insert packing pieces under the step to raise it from the ground - am I correct? Thank you for your help.

Hi there, i'm looking for some advice. Our doorstep to our front door is in a poor condition. It is quite soft, the paint is starting to flake, and has an unsightly metal strip over the middle, and the wood appears to be rotten under there. The bottom 8 inches of the door frame also seems...

Hi everyone, Can you get a type of ogre/torus beading that can go on top of a plain square skirting board to make it more ornate, rather than replace the skirting boards? We require it for a staircase & hallway. Thank you for your help.

Hi, hope this is the right place. We have some cast iron fireplaces in our house, which all had thick layers of paint on them. I have stripped and repainted the back-room surround, but for some reason this is the only one in the house that is boarded up. How it was before (please...