Search results

Hi Doggit, I was thinking that there would only be a switched live in the soffits though? As the outside lights are only on if we switch them on?? Or do you reckon there'll be a constant live up there too?

Thanks for the advice winston :)

Thanks Ban, Although a switch outside would still involve a cable cleated to the wall which (I agree) would look a bit gash. I can't mount the switch high-level because the Leader of the Opposition is only short! The problem with a PIR solution is picking up a constant 'live' to use. I'm not...

Hi ban, The lights on the soffits work fine. They are switched on via a switch at the entrance to the house. Are you thinking about somehow wiring a PIR in to control those? Thanks :)

Hi there, I have an outside light that lights via a PIR. Due to it's location we don't get any of the light on the front door. I thought about mounting another PIR light and feeding it from the existing lights supply. (see photo). The existing light is mounted on the outside wall of a...

Thanks JD. It's actually an old worktop that I'm using to build a shelf in my summerhouse. I don't have a circular saw unfortunately but, for what I need, I think the saw I've just bought will be fine. Thanks again everyone for all your help. Much appreciated. :)

Thanks Bosswhite, I just popped into Toolstation on the way home and bought a Venom saw (needed a new saw anyway). So I'll use that but thanks for the info about the blades :)

Nice one motorbiking. Thanks for the link. Will get one of those as there's a toolstation not far from me. Thanks again :)

Thanks for the info foxhole. What 'sort' of handsaw (please excuse my ignorance) is best?? A hacksaw or another type?

Hi all, I want to cut a kitchen worktop down. I only have a jigsaw to do this with (i.e. no router - which I've read are the best things for the job). I've read that it's best to stick masking tape to the worktop and draw your line on the tape. My question is, what are the best blades for...

Yep, I thought that. To be honest, I'm not too bothered about the aesthetics (although obviously the nearer the match the better), it's more to do with getting it sealed before winter sets in. I'm planning on getting someone in to paint the eaves and the masonry next year anyway when funds...

Thanks Alastair. I would prefer not to paint it and, as long as it's ok to just use the one coat, I'll go with K-rend. I just thought buying three bags of something was overkill for the amount I needed. I'm not far from Coatbridge (I'm in Fife) but it would cost me more in fuel to go there than...

It was just that, after reading your link, it looked like I would need three different types of k-rend? Is this not the case? Thanks Alastair.

Thanks for the advice Vinn. Much appreciated mate. Thanks for the help Alastair. It looks like I'd need 3 different types to do the job properly with that stuff but it looks like good stuff. Considering the size of the job I'll just use the stuff from Screwfix for this. ** Edit ** just...

Hi Vinn Thanks for getting back to me. I'm not sure what the white stuff is? Just painted render I think? I had a look late last night and I couldn't see an angle bead on the outside corner but I can probably shape it round (even if I do one side, let it dry and then do the other side?)...

Hi there, I've noticed some of the rendering missing from next to an upstairs window. I've not noticed it before but would like to repair it. I was (mistakenly) under the impression I could just go to B&Q or Screwfix etc and buy a tube of "render" and then apply it (like polyfilla) but it...

Thanks John for your advice. The Rystix stuff I've got is meant to penetrate the wood as you mix the first coat with White Spirit (turps). I'm going to try the Oxalic Acid first to see if I can remove the staining and then paint the Rystix Timbacare on to it. I've covered the bad area with a...

Hopefully, fingers crossed, we get some joy from it. It should be here at the weekend so will have a crack at it then, weather permitting. Cheers :-)

Yep, the stuff we've now bought is "oak" coloured so a lot darker. Hopefully that will hide/mask the dark patches :-)

Really?? I wish I'd known that... I've been panicking thinking it would somehow eat away and rot the wood. Jeez, that's great if it's simply a cosmetic issue. The wood is 40mm thick. I tried to sand it again when I got home last night but the wood is very soft and "furs up" a bit. I think the...