Recent content by rebeccal83

So my radiator cover is 8" deep and just got them to check depth on the fire 6" happy days :) Thanks so much guys

Thanks Tony i will do :)

Thankyou that's brill

Are standard rad covers likely to be deep enough or do you think I'm going to have to try make my own ?? The only diy I've managed competently is putting up a shelf and laying laminate thanks guys bex

Yeah ... that's why i was thinking something along the lines of a radiator cover so just sits around it and looks less hideous :)

Oh ok :) thanks sooey

Thanks sooey but I'm not allowed as its a rented property ... i was thinking i could msybe build some sort of box similar to a radiator cover but i don't know if that's allowed with it being gas etc and fumes although it will never be turned on :-/

Hi guys I'm moving into a new house in next few weeks and thete are 2 of these fires ... I'm told they aren't connected to boiler etc ... my question is can i cover them? And what's the best way ... i have no intention of using them ever! [/img]

hahaha i am definately not a manual labour kinda girl!! and i will certainly remember re the sand paper ... wouldn't think i had 2 builders labourers for brothers??? family hey!! To be honest the most DIY i have done is hanging mirrors and shelves ... I am petrified!!! but in at the deep end...

thanks Nozzle would i use good old fashioned elbow grease and sand paper or is it worth investing in a handheld electric sander? ( bearing in mind eventually i am going to have to do every room?) Rebecca :?

Hi guys, So I'm a single mum attempting to decorate my kids room (properly) for the first time. My question is this there is at least 20 years worth of layers of gloss on the skirting boards and door frames and i want the finish to be nice instead of my usual botch it job *(which would...