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Hi All, Have the crazy idea that maybe an extension / conservatory to my lovely upper ground flat could be an alternative to moving out as this could give me space for an extra room – mostly Study as per working from home. Share of the freehold with freeholder being the owner of the block...

Hi, Just bought a fire place and when plugging it, the light of the electric fire do work – but not the heating as it keep blowing the fuse inside the plug. Is the reason of this: my electric installation who cannot take the power use by the electric component of the heating from the electric...

ok cool, so fairy liquid and some Mr Sheen or extra fine wire wool with T-Cut or white spirit will be a start! :) Will see what i have on hand available and see the outcome. might compare both and see which one give the best result! :)

thanks so much for the input - quick question, what do you mean by "sugar soap may pit the finish" would it improve it? or damage it?

Hi All, Looking to rejuvenate the windows if that word make sense – I have some old aluminium windows which I quite like as the frame is thin (versus the large PVC that are being sold now). I have now repainted the full bedroom wall (light grey) and woodwork (Satin brilliant White) and I have...

So I have got to check the interrupter and plugs and believe there is earth as per picture attached. so as there is Earth - is that all right to change the plate without changing the consumer unit? I guess the risk here is me to use metal socket / light switch is the risk of electrocution...

Hi Toria, plan for prep is - sugar soap quick wash - light sanding or proper sanding when bad previous finish or stain / mark, - repair any bit damage if any - dust with microfiber anything else suggested?

Thanks so much Opps - might try both option to see what work best for the best finish when i do the first coat!

Thanks so much for your feedback Opps greatly appreciated

Ok cool - many thanks again all for your input :-) so helpfull.

Thanks Opps for you feedback - so useful - couple of question from what you feedback if i may please. Let me hunt down if I know someone who have one! I guess it will make the job much quicker too! :-) by Shellac, is that like a primer? which would hide the stain and make the wall uniform...

Would for instance unscrew the base and tilt it work without taking them out completely? ignore my ignorance as pretty newbie on that topic. or would i need to unscrew the base - water out and then lift them out of their wall attachment? On another side on the same topic - let's say i get...

Thanks for your thoughts - Have attached picture to put things in perspective. Lot lot of wood work - Window frame - skirting board and Wardroble doors and even door storage above the bed.... Still thinking wall first and then wood work or would you disagree? Many thanks,

Newbie to Diy hence why that question so to try to get a nice finish once all work done. As I am getting ready for DIY paint refresh of the full flat, it might be work to consider what to do with the woodchip wallpaper – top edge wall re lounge as well as Kitchen, hallway bathroom, and bedroom...

Newbie to Diy and my first big big project to redo the bedroom / wall and woodwork: So after some readings and more reading – decided to go against gloss (oil base) and do satinwood (water base). Off to brewers tomorrow morning to get a small tin so to double check if I am happy with the...

Thanks so much! :-)

amazing!!!!!!!!

Thanks - Electric fire it is then to keep safe :-)

Yes pictures available - Ok will explore this later today and report back if that work. Any specific tool / gadget used to clean all the dust inside as the cavity are quite slim?