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I phoned the council about asbestos disposal a year or so ago and was offered bags (I think they were free, but limited in number). I asked what size they were as I had some 4' x 8' roofing sheets to go in them and was told that the bags were too small. She advised me to break up the boards to...

If the bucket/tools weren't well cleaned, the gypsum from yesterday would have acted as an accelerator. But if you're sure everything was cleaned properly then your guess is as good as mine! Nick

I wish it were that simple, but even from a ladder, I'd still have to reach over the width of the shed :cry:

Thanks both. It just seems really hard to compare relative lengths as everyone quotes slightly different measures - including blade, shaft length, including engine, total reach based on average person...I'd be happy with any of those 3 makes but was drawn to the Tanaka because of the extension...

Hi all, I'm looking for an extra long reach hedge trimmer. The key point for me being the length as I need to reach over the top of a wood shed to get to the hedge. Best candidate so far looks like the Tanaka TPH 270S with a EXT300 900mm extension kit. Any thoughts on these? Any...

Every day`s a school day! Thanks very much :) Nick

Hi all, The missus has gone away for the week and left a small patch of oil on the drive where the car was previously parked. I've told her to check the oil before she comes home (the car is currently parked up, not being used). I suspect she will need to top up the oil before she drives...

Hi all, I have a bricked-up doorway that has been covered for about the last 40 years and I'd like to re-open it. Well the top half of it anyway as I want to install a hole-in-the-wall aquarium. Given that it used to be a doorway and has a concrete lintel above it, can I merrily...

I have a rule that if anyone turns up uninvited then they're sent packing. I've never yet met a good tradesman who has to tout for business door-to-door. I'm no expert on cavity wall insulation whatsoever but think about it from BG`s point of view...why would they refuse a money-making...

Thanks Joe, I'll buy the diagnosis but how do I fix it? All the research seems to point to venting the chimney, but that's already done. So what am I missing?

I've taken a closer look and the chimney is vented at the bottom and the top. The bottom vent is clear but I can't tell about the top without getting onto the roof for a closer look. Contrary to what the previous owners told me, the chimney is lined as I accessed it via the (external)...

Thanks everyone for such comprehensive replies (as usual). There appears to be a slate dpc 2 courses above the air brick so i don't think the problem is caused by splashback. Even if it was, wouldn't i see it elsewhere on other walls too? There are no leaks in the gutter above here but...

Hi all, I have damp on my dining room wall. The paint is peeling off and the plaster is soft to touch. The house was built in 1930 and the wall is a cavity wall which is currently not filled. I'd like to get the cavity insulated but clearly must resolve the damp issue first. The...