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I have an ambition to build an Italian Brick Oven in my garden. I wonder if this is too much of a grand plan and if there are more modest alternatives.........

I am fitting skirting boards to wall. I don't have a mitre saw and I need to cut 45 degree angles. Is there a way to do this?[/u]

This is the view of the roof above my bay window. What material is this and does it need replacing? (There is no evidence of leaks, but i would like to improve the roof before it does)

yes it's the bottom shelf, but the damage is localised to about 8cm in diameter

If i tend to the leak, does that mean that the chipboard wont be any weaker than normal?

This seems like an obvious question, but allow me to put it in context. I recently got my kitchen fitted and for the past few weeks the plumbing underneath the sink has been leaking water. There is a small break in the laminate surface (5mm) and this has been absorbing water. The laminate is...

It would only get crumbly at the surface??? If you dig deeper, then the foam is ok underneath?

If it just means that it discolours and turns yellow, then this shouldn't affect its strength?

I have used expansion foam to fill some holes on the outside wall of my house. (Some plumbers left the holes). The foam has become yellow, and on the side of the tin, there is a note that says that the foam is not UV resistant. What does this mean? I will eventualy cover the foam with...

I am planning on putting down laminate flooring in my living room. I took off all the skirting board and some of the wall crumbled to leave uneven surfaces. I now want to start laying the floor and must leave a 10mm gap for expansion. BUT how do I use the spacers when the wall near the floor...

I put some boxes of laminate flooring. In the instructions, it says to lay the first laminate board at the doorway. Anyone know why?

I have an old small arial box in my living room (the size of a power socket). It has 2 arial connections labelled as UHF and VHF. I have a third arial connection which I use as normal and I have it connected to my freeview box. What are the first 2 connections for???

My windows are rotten on the outside. The wood is nearly crumbling in some places. Also the putty that holds the windows in place is gone is some places. I am planning to replace them with double-glazing, BUT cannot afford it yet. SO in the meantime, does anyone have any suggestions on...

I am aware that DIY stores sell silicone removal solutions. I want to remove the silicone from my shower and put a new layer on. Are these removal kits effective?

Is there a special way to fit skirting board, i.e. glue, nails ?

Is copper an unsuitable material to paint? I used direct to metal paint?

I think this is an excellent web-site. This has helped me out on so many occasions, so I am extremely greatful. Is this a full time occupation, or is this just a something that someone has set up as a hobby.

I have a large bay window, and wanted to fit curtains to it. Couldn't find anything on the market, and what I did find was quite disappointing. So I made a curtain rail from 22mm copper pipes and painted it black with metal paint. Used bending springs to shape it. It looks really good.

IKEA Kichens are great!! I recently fitted mine with a beautiful oak worktop and black tempered glass doors! Good quality and stylish options available So much cheaper than other places.... Why do kitchens have to be so expensive... Well they dont!! Because IKEA have made kitchen designing...

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