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Thanks for advise, Going to give it a go as my design. If I get problem in the future I will have to adjust.

Not just the turd size, I have kids, so a whole toilet roll per flush too :)

I am fitting a new toilet under the stairs. Working out how to run the new soil pipe to connect to the existing. My plan is out through the wall on a small slope, then a 90 degree drop for approx half a meter then a bend 92.5 and run that into the main soil pipe. this is approx 1mtr away. Can...

Has any one used Treatex Hardwax Oil?> Thoughts?

foxhole, Whats the difference between Osmo Top oil and ronseal worktop oil?

I'm in the process of re oiling my worktop. Yes sand first, I used 120 grit sandpaper to remove the dark stains then finished with 240 grit. Cleaned the worktop with white spirit, then used Ronseal worktop oil. It has come up brilliantly. I believe most professionals use Tung oil but I...

Our oak floor is looking dirty and needs a refresh. Can anyone recommend the best way, I am thinking of applying some hardwax oil remover (Save sanding and mess), quickly sand the floor to smooth out (Whats the lowest grade you go to? 240 or 120?) then reapply 2 coats of hardwax oil. Also...

Thank you for your quick reply. Thats perfect but my god it looks ugly! Thanks

Hi, I've installed a summer heating kit to my towel rail which works wonders. However the electrician has installed a switch which enables me to turn it on and off. However I am hoping that some one can point me the right direction for a timer switch as I only really need the towel rail to...

Does anyone know of a small radiator which i can plumb in to my existing central heating system. I have a fitted wardrobe on an outside wall which makes the clothes in the wardrobe cold. I have found electric heaters for the job but would like to set up something on the central heating side...

Thanks for your replies. Can anyone recommend a good Wax?

Just to let you all know the Danish Oil from Smith & Rodger worked a treat. The finished wood looks better than I had imagined. Would you add a wax after the 3rd coat of Danish Oil? I have read somewhere that you should apply a wax with the finest wire wool -"0000" gauge. Thanks for your help

Thank you for your reply and your help Why would or what is the benefit in diluting the oil by 10% with White Spirit? Thanks

I have cut a Solid oak kitchen worktop up and used this for my hand rail on the stairs. I have sanded it with 320 grit sand paper to get a really smooth finish and would like an oil which would just finish this off. Can any one recommend a product that would give me a smooth and not darken...

Cool so there is no difference with the UK and USA Building regulations!

Hi I'm looking at building a woodern frame with brick porch to replace the exsisting one we already have. Can any one recommend any good books to help me with the framing ie this is what you do when it comes to a window etc.. I have found a few but are american. would this make...

There are two main types of colour for oak dark and light. Your pictures look like dark oak which would look stupid on a light oak floor. any recomendations on wood filler? thanks

Thank you for your replies Thanks woodyoulike the main area i need to fill is a big splinter which formed when I was sanding and under a couple of architraves where we cut the wood just a little short. The Oak Radiator pipe covers are just what we need, do you have a sample to match the...

I have fitted a new oak floor and hard waxed oiled it. We have a few gaps around the doors and pipes for the radiators which I would like to fill. Can any one recommend a good wood filler which would take the same colour as the floor. I have tried a few natural or light oak wood filler and...

Ok we have installed 3 extractor fans in a toilet bathroom and ensuite. Every time the wind blows the vents bang and when this happens in the middle of the night it gets rather annoying. Can anyone suggest a none banging vent cover..