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Cheers for the reply. Just wondered if I could do a similar thing with some polysterene and make them myself. Found a load of sheets in the loft and wouldn't mind using them for something. Don't think they would cause an issue with getting to hot from light fittings if correct amount of air...

Hi, I am currently fitting another 170mm of insulation to the 100mm that is already in the loft space. Is anybody aware of anywhere I can purchase some spacers to leave the correct amount of gap above/around the light fittings below or is it a case of rigging something up myself. Any help...

Cheers for that matty just a couple of other questions. Sorry to be a pain. When laying the carpet do I tuck the edges between the gripper and the gap to the wall so it folds back under the gripper gully. Also any tips on fitting near doorways which have the metal room divider bars. Would...

Hi, Just a quick question with regards to the above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have been given some nearly new underlay by a friend and some grippers. Was just wondering how to fix it. I think the longer nails go into the flooring and then the small tacks would be facing upwards...

Gonna be bloody hard work to get smooth by just rubbing down. Have rubbed some down but it appears that before it was emulsioned last time all the wallpaper from before that has not been taken off completely. At least this is what I am guessing as most of the other rooms are wallpapered, looks...

Don't really need to just want to get the walls flat but a bit reluctant to get a plasterer in as it is not to bad and I can fill the holes myself. Just being a bit fussy really. Also in one corner there is a small amount of mould due to lack of air circulation. Is there anything I can add to...

Hi, Just wondering what would be the best way to remove emulsion from a bedroom wall so I can gat back to plaster to fill holes and sand any lumps.Any ideas appreciated

Hi, With regards to the above problem is there anything you can add to paint to prevent mould in poorly ventilated rooms. I have also seen moisture reducing containers which have salt like granules in them, are these any good as a preventative measure.

Hi all, I am thinking of increasing the insulation in my loft space. Currently I have 100mm of insulation between the joists and would like to increase this. The plan is to have another 150mm on top running over the joists and some boards around the loft hatch to add a small amount of...