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The staircase is delivered in sections almost like separate pieces of furniture. I suspect they use conveyor belts and some form of industrial sprayer to get that super smooth/hard finish on the skirting board. I dont mind paying for it to be done, but I'm all out of 'small fortunes' at...

I'm almost 100% sure it's connected to the gas pipe that enters the property. It is possible to see a pipe heading over to the wall you can see in the photo. Directly the other side of the wall is the gas pipe thats has been capped off. Additionally has G on the cover suggests GAS (Just call me...

I've been to site today and taken a few pixs of the gas point outside the property. The final photo is inside the hole.

I've seen pre painted skirting board (see below). I was interested how they get that very hard smooth finish. I'm getting a staircase made in softwood and mdf. How could I get that finish on my new staircase ? http://www.grpdentil.co.uk/images/products/orac_skirting/sx138tal.gif Cheers

At the risk of answering my own question I found this very helpful step by step guide. http://www.houseprofessionals.com/diy/brickwork/opening_a_wall.htm

Tony(?) I've replied on the screwfix forum.

I've just had a very confusing conversation with National grid. It's turned into a bit of a long post but stay with it, it makes interesting reading! They attended site to perform a Live/Dead test. The gas to the property has been switched off at the request of the previous owner over 12...

Dont fall into the trap of thinking just because the fuse box is the old 'push in style' fuse that it needs replacing.

A picture speaks a thousand words but I always find a video even better. I found these clips on the net for various DIY tasks. They are a reasonable length, so you should be able to pick up some useful tips. Anyone else found some useful DIY video's online...

Not yet - I've had a look on the a couple of lintel manufactures websites. I intended on giving the their technical helpline a call and seeing what they recommended. Edit: Just looking at my own picture again it looks like the load not be as large as I first thought because the joists must...

Yes, PP for two flats. The opening will be at ground floor. It's an external wall, it supports 300mm timber joists and at 1st floor 9" brick wall and a flat roof. Did my step by step summary look OK?

Yeah I've bought a property and want to convert it into a couple of flats. Where's the problem? ... some of the work I'll DIY and some i'll get the pro's in. The thread in building is asking advice on how to DIY an opening for French Doors. http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52831...

If you have a look at the thread I opened it was headed up 'Rewire (see drawing.jpg) How long will it take?' I specifically avoided the whole cost thing. Of course it was the OP who wanted to know if £350 was too much for her kitchen rewire. I think there has been a pretty good...

Bondy, You are right that it comes down to a lot of factors but I thought £30ph is a good price for any sparky to earn. I'm sure many around the country would be pleased to earn that on a new build. The constant in this should be the time taken to do the job. Again if you are talking about a...

Cheers - I'd like to think all the trades that I employ on my job will earn a reasonable wage, at least then they will be keen to follow me onto new projects. If I, as the developer dont keep a tight reign on costs then we all lose out as you cant put work peoples way if you're 'out of business'

Thats more like it :) PL certificated req'ed . Payment as soon as Buidling Control signs off your work :wink:

My budget is based on reference to 'The Housebuilder's Bible by Mark Brinkley' Their benchmark house is a large 4 bed house 200m2, ensuite, bathroom, downstair shower room, sun room, office, garage etc etc ... the spec. is:- Sockets 41 Lights 62 switches 23 Ext Lights 3 TV & Phone 11...

You see the 25-33ph doesnt phase(sp) me 8) It's the fact that I would be paying the electricians assistant( the labourer) £250 per day. Of course you and I know that the assistant will get his £70-80 per day making the sparkies rate £420 per day which just doesn't stack up in my eyes.

Dingbat dont take this the wrong way but that seems much more than I budgeted for. Maybe I need modify my design to get it within my budget :? Lets look at the facts:- 1. It's a modest sized 1 bed flat (50m2) 2. It's vacant with no furniture and no furnishings 3. Exposed stud walls and...

Just to add I appreciate this is all pretty standard - so if anyone knows a step by step guide online preferbably with pictures :) Better still a video online? I've heard the Collins DIY book is very good but I dont have a copy of the book :?