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I've decided to stick with our original door as it's in very good condition. Already stripped the paint. A couple of questions: - There's quite a large gap (10cm all the way up) between door frame and wall which needs insulated. Is it best to use expanding foam or fibreglass insulation...

If it's a Victorian door or similar, try a reclamation yard. You may also be able to find what you're looking for on eBay.

The door does have ornate glass which looks great but it's not exactly high security so there are a few things to consider.

Great advice. Thanks(y)

Couldn't someone smash the window and crawl through it? I like what you're saying though as it would make my life a whole lot easier:)

It could potentially be fixed but I've been a bit worried about security as it has a large window which covers a large part of top half of door. Even with toughened glass I am wondering if it could be a problem.

O.k thanks. I was thinking of buying a door slightly bigger and then hopefully get the fitter to cut it to size.

Thanks, very useful(y)

Hi there I need to replace a fairly basic wooden Victorian front door as well as the threshold, prefearbly on a budget. The quotes we've had for a new one has been quite high and so I've been thinking about buying a reclaimed one, put double glazing in and get someone to fit it. I was...

Luckily I bought timber joists 2 years ago when they were cheaper so sister the joist might be the way to go or alternatively get someone to do it for me.

I've have examined conditions of sub area and put in new joists in corridor so they're all in good condition. I am gonna do some additional repairs in other areas. No stuctural issues has ever been flagged up. The slope in the corridor is actually only about 3-4 mm so I am thinking I may be able...

Thanks. A floating floor might work but won't there still be some sloping even with plywood subfloor?

Hi there We have sanded original victorian suspended wood floors on our ground floor but have been thinking about installing engineered floorboards on top. They are sloping a tad from room to room though, particularly the corridor. Would anyone be able to give me an idea of what's involved...

Yes correct, it's a connection plate. Bearing in mind electricity isn't my strong point, there is an isolator switch for both hob and oven. Like you said, probably best to ask our electrician.

Hi There We're instaling a new kitchen. The previous owner had a hardwired socket installed for the induction hob. Additionally they connected a vertical lead to the same hardwired socket and which comes out of the wall further up. I assume this lead is meant for the hood. Question: Is it o.k...

Thanks, will give it a go

It's not a million miles from being o.k for sure. Difficult to say for certain how far out it is. I have some sample Amtico LVT with underlay attached. When laying them over the concrete area there's slight movement/wonkiness in some places. Perhaps 1mm.

What would you skim it with?

Hi there Our tiny kitchen has predominantly a wooden floor with a small patch of concrete just in front of where kitchen cabinets will be. We had someone put plywood over the wood and then levelling compound over the concrete with the idea of having the two surfaces be same height...

Hi there I was thinking of fitting Amtico Clicksmart floor in our small kitchen Our kitchen subfloor is part plywood and a small patch of concrete. The concrete patch is level with plywood but overall the concrete has small dents and dips here and there which makes is slightly uneven. Is it...