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with that thinking, the first step could go one way, with the rest going the other.

yeah, can't really tell on that carpet, could run it either way and it wouldn't be too noticeable, really appreciate the images, i've uploaded my own

This is all super helpful. This is definitely more of an issue due to the carpet being wool I've got a sample and have folded it each way to try and simulate how it would look/open up over the nose of the steps. You can see the lines start to open up in the second image. What do you think?

I've seen joins done before, so I know they can be quite inconspicuous if done correctly, but I was sure if they opened up over time and were best avoided. Wondered if running the carpet the wrong way on the stairs would be a worse solution...

We do have another company coming around but I wasn't sure if there was a rule of thumb or certain things that are a 'no-no'. I guess that's what i'm looking to understand. I'm also not sure an additional quote will answer that question

Quick overview. Small upstairs extension means our landing and stairs need re-carpeting. Currently same carpet throughout entire upstairs so will be matching like for like. It's a long landing, leading into an open mezzanine/office area which means there are two options when installing. Had two...

it is a lot of work for that extra 15-20cm. I also decided if I do it I wont worry about doing a warm deck roof as this will give me a little more clearance, and as i'm not using it all day as an office i'm ok with the compromise

I've struggled with the current wooden doors TBH, they crack and paint peels within a couple of years and need stripping and doing again, same with my front door. Just don't want the extra maintenance right now. If I can get 15 years out of a set of doors then I'll be ok with that. I would...

I currently have wooden side-hinged double garage doors that are rotten and as I have a front extension with new door going in, I felt now was a good time to upgrade. I was initially looking at an electric roller door but it won't really suit our 1950s house, and we much prefer the look of...

@mrrusty Now you are spending my money as well as my wife and kids ;) LED light = Looking at a few of these...

yup totally. It's worse than useless... it was a stop-gap that seems to be hanging around (you know how it goes). I have the same in my garage and I would prefer two bigger LED battens, I've just not got around to it.

If only I had the money and space. I think at this stage of my life with a 10 and 14 year old i'm still a few years away from having both the time and space for serious gear. In semi-retirement it's something i'm very much looking forward to. With regards to my other purchases I compromised...

Ah sorry think it's now out of stock. It was a refurb Triton 1/2 router. Strangely it didn't come with a 1/4 bit, that's an additional £25 and few places actually have it in stock. I was leaning towards the Trend kit, seems like the entry 1/2 isn't bench compatible, that being said I feel I...

or there is this Trend one which comes with everything and a 3 year warranty. No from the top table height adjuster, not even sure it's compatible with a table...

@opps thoughts on this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/refurb-triton-jof001-1010w-1-2-electric-precision-plunge-router-240v/594pa Will need an additional 1/4 collet (£20) for a bit I have ordered that is on it's way...