Recent content by slipperyfrog

Neats foot oil: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neatsfoot_oil You can buy it pure or mixed with all sorts of muck, particularly petroleum. I use the pure stuff on my leathers, bought from our local saddlers. There's also a vegetable-oil based variety which may suit those who prefer not to use...

OK, spores are fungus - but you know what I meant - it was gone 1 in the morning! sf

We asked our plasterer what prep he'd like us to do prior to skimming. He said wash the walls with a very mild solution of "any old cleaning fluid" (we used Flash) a minimum of 24 hours beforehand and air the room thoroughly. sf

Useful info here: http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/processes/367836/?version=1&lang=_e It's illegal to cause it to spread. Burning may cause spore to become airborne - meaning you could be "spreading" the plant. The best plan is (carefully) dig up as much of it as you can, then treat...

Hi Linda Both urls refer to charities. I didn't think it possible to "advertise" a charity. I'll change my signature accordingly. sf _____________________________ Lynda, moderator please note forum rule 7

A fireman friend once told me: - Tap the gauge regularly and see if it moves; sometimes the pressure drops but the gauge has stuck - Give the extinguisher a good shake every few months; the powder can settle and might not be expelled efficiently In this case I agree with Maxxy - for the...

You might find something useful in this lot... http://www.google.co.uk/search?as_q=%22removing+permanent+marker%22&num=100&hl=en&newwindow=1&btnG=Google+Search&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=all&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=&safe=off First thing I'd try...

Thanks for that Gcol - I'd been wondering how to do the bottom row...! sf _____________________________ Lynda, moderator please note forum rule 7

Hi Fab83 Our bedroom was covered in Artex - appalling stuff, painted white about 10 years ago and now a dirty shade of grey. Yuk. Anyway, long story short... We couldn't decide whether to scrape off the lot or have it skimmed over, so we got a plasterer round to quote for skimming it...

Hi As someone halfway through a house renovation (we're now at the decorating stage, which some might argue is the most important - certainly aesthetically it is), this forum looks like a lifesaver to me! I'm about to start tiling the bathroom. I've never tiled before. I'd describe...