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If it's expanded, doesn't that create a larger gap? Or is it still liquid enough to flatten into place? Is it messier than the standard adhesives? JH

a) Should I use nails or screws? I know I need one, but which one? b) What length should I use? My skirting is 18mm thick. What should be the exact size of the nail (or screw)? c) Do I need wall plugs? What does it depend on? d) If I use a nail, how do I get it countersunk without damaging...

It seems like the foam will be a hit or miss. I don't want to mess up the boards if its gonna expand and create a large gap. I'd rather go with a standard adhesive and add nails or screws. Anyhow, any suggestions on the nail and screws? a) Should I use nails or screws? b) What length should I...

Doesn't foam expand and create a type of thickness between board and wall? I have used No Nonsense foam in the past but that was just to fill empty spaces. Is that the one? JH

Since I have a 4m board, I wanted to secure it with something else also. So I thought a nail or a screw. Any suggestions? JH

I have cracks in my walls, in my architraves and in places where one joins the other. Do I use decorators caulk or filler to go over the cracks? What's the difference? JH

I have just ordered some new skirting boards and I will be fixing them to the wall (first timer). Some of the boards are 4m and 3m long. I will be using Gripfill to stick them to the wall but I also need to make sure it's attached properly with screws or nails. I have a brick wall with render...

Got it, Great. What about this one for rendering? https://www.selcobw.com/jetcem-sand-cement-mortar-6kg Do I still need PVA to brush against the walls before I apply the render (with the possibility of dampness)? JH

Thank you for the reply. I'd like to use bonding as it seems like it's readily available, but previously, I had damp appearing around my electrical sockets because bonding was used. I had that wall fully re-rendered. So I'm a bit hesitant to use bonding because of that experience. However, I...

Hello all, I'm a total newbie but I'm attempting to do a little DIY around my home. I've ripped off my skirting boards, and some of the plaster came off with it. Have a look at the attached image. So now, before I affix the new skirting board, I reckon I need to patch up the wall. What...

The existing switch is just one switch and the new one I am putting in is two switches. I just dont have a single one handy. I only have a double.

I am removing an existing light switch and replacing it with another. The wires coming out of the wall are 2 brown 2 blue 1 Earth The existing switch shows Load and Slave, but the new switch doesn't have Load and Slave written anywhere on the swicth so I don't know where to plug the...

Yeah that sounds like a solution. Any idea where I can get one?

No, dont want to tie the sail anywhere. Has to just overhand the fence and turf.

Quite often, the air in winter is bone dry. Its just cold. I think I'll wait for a dry day, but what I wanted to know is, which is the best sealer. JH

If its dry, why would that make a difference with summer? I'm also afraid of letting weed seeds fly in the cracks. JH

Never tested it. After a few days, during the rain, rcd tripped.

Just had my driveway and garden patio done. Wanted to seal it before weed seeds get in there. What's the best and yet most economic paving sealer on the market? Thanks, JH

Is there a particular type of awning (just a straightforward slant shade) which can be fitted to a fence? if not, what would be the best solution. Thanks, JH