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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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..

Hi I have been told that I should Prime the Plyboard before fixing tiles to the Ply. is this correct information? or is it ok just to fix the Tiles to the ply? Thanks for your help

We are looking for some Oak doors for our house. We have seen some doors at Distinctive doors http://www.distinctivedoors.co.uk/ which look good! Has anyone purchased a door from this company? is the quality good? Thanks

I was recomended to purchase a self-adhesive film for my newly fitted oak floor which would help protect it whilst the builders were still working on my house. I purchased a clear film off the internet which has left a sticky residue! This has collected lots of dust and I cannot seem to wash...