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I have floor to ceiling storage built from 12mm OSB sheet and CLS 2x3" (cheapest timber), I made mine 2.4m tall, by 2.4m tall and 60cm deep (OSB comes in 1220 x 2440mm sheets so two shelves a sheet = 2440x600 approx and no waste) - approx. £100 timber (+ wood glue, screws and wall fixings)...

but with a magnet it can!

I've just bought one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-LED-LCD-TV-SWIVEL-TILT-WALL-MOUNT-BRACKET-15-19-22-26-27-VESA-50-75-100mm-/270993022065?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_TV_Wall_Mounts_Brackets&hash=item3f18715c71[url] Will the supplied wall plug and coach screw be OK to fix to a breeze block...

my first thought was superglue a ball bearing in the allen bolt as foxhole suggested. as an alternative: fill a bucket with concrete and an old D lock, and lock your bikes to the bucket as well as the frame. No it won't prevent a determined thief but dragging 30kg of concrete attached to...

old model is here for £44.95 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Quigo-Cross-Laser-Level/dp/B00GXAQ2TY/ref=dp_ob_title_hi[/url] newer model does not contain a clamp - just a tripod socket...

Thanks, the bosch one looks good too, found it online cheaper too

I have been looking at getting a laser level for DIY use, can anyone recommend a good one, any thoughts on any of these: http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-self-levelling-cross-line-90-laser-level/50507 Stanley Self Levelling Cross Line & 90° Laser Level - £69.99...

sorry to hear of your issues, I would ensure that you document everything (photos, time line etc) and check to see if you have legal advice cover in any of your insurance products and use them. Personally I would write to the installer by recorded mail stating the issues and provide a final...

Thanks Armo74, I will give that a go

So, I have one small rad which will not heat up. Every other rad in the house is fine. The rad is on the ground floor plumbed in with the horrible copper microbore pipe. It is the furthest rad from the boiler if that makes any difference. So far I have done the following: 1) replaced both...

thanks JohnD thats great, will use warm water and a scraper as suggested, regarding oil based primer would this be ok - seems to be more difficult to find oil based paints now...

Hi All, I want to paint the ceiling of my garage white, its currently bare plaster with a coat of diluted PVA on it. What should I do to try to remove the PVA so the emulsion will stick, sand? wash with sugar soap? Any solutions greatly appreciated! cheers