Recent content by Deeko99

We purchased a house a couple of years ago with two extensions. One on the side and a kitchen extension extending out the back. Don’t know why it’s took me so long to notice but on inspecting the downpipe from the kitchen extension I noticed it’s covering a large gap between the two extensions...

I have just removed 2 bleed valves from a vertical radiator which were leaking. The measurement across the thread was 1/2" so I ordered x2 1/2" replacements from a seller on eBay. They arrived today and measure 3/4" across the thread (as attached picture). The seller is adamant they are 1/2"...

Hi I haven't tried sanding yet was just getting some ideas. I'm tempted to go over the edges of the remaining painted areas with fine sand paper, clean down the wall then apply a watered down layer of white emulsion. I'll then attempt a coat of emulsion.

Hi We have recently stripped an old feature wall which was papered over new plaster painted with a watered down emulsion basecoat. Although there is no damage to the plaster work some of the paint has come off with the paper leaving patches of bare plaster (some pictures attached). I am...

Alas the 100mm just won't fit - and all 5 companies I emailed said that a 95mm backset is not common at all in the UK though I might find some in the US (that's a long way to go for a bit of DIY!) I have eventually bodged it by fitting the handles without the tubular latch and using some...

Thanks Jason I might just manage a 91mm at a squeeze - where have you seen these? Regards

First time on a DIY forum...so here goes. I am currently in the process of replacing the door knobs throughout my home. I ordered Era Passage lock sets in satin chrome and expected it would be as simple as removing the old knobs and screwing in the new ones. Alas no! The original...