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My new shed has just been built and was dip treated, but apparently that's only good for 3 months according to the place I bought it from. I like the colour of the shed and don't feel a need to give it a new colour. From what I've read, clear preservatives contain no wax. So I have to buy...

Bah, I wish I knew that before I bought this one then. Ah well, at least I get a screw on handle. :p Still, I'm sure for my purposes, as I don't do a lot of DIY, that this Parkside will be fine. I would have preferred a dedicated case though. Although I'm not sure if all cases accommodate drill...

Certainly it would be nice to have a Bosch. But how does it outdo mine when everything about it is lower speed, smaller battery and lower torque?

Believe me, I looked around. Find me a drill for £55 with the same spec as this Lidl drill. You won't find one with 40Nm torque and the same rpm and bpm speeds I listed above for under £100+. The Black and Decker EGBL188K comes close but has no screw on handle, no LED, 38Nm torque,0-400rpm...

Seems very decent, yeah. I haven't used it much yet, but it seems solid and is quite a high spec for £39.99. Torque is 40 Nm, 18v 1.5Ah battery, 20 torque settings, hammer, 0-440 rpm, 0-1650 rpm, 26400 bpm. Comes with a screw on handle for left and right side, and has an led light underneath...

There's always the option, yes. So I bought a case from Maplins for £14.99 and it all fits great. After these pics, I sat a box of drill bits on top and the lid still closes easily. (y)

Thanks but I only found one Dewalt with removable foam squares and it's £33. I only want to spend up to half that. But your suggestion of the foam is a good idea, as Maplins do a silver flight case I might go check out. I'll take my drill along but it's probably going to be a tight fit...

Hi guys. I just bought this from Lidl, but it doesn't come with a hard case. I don't particularly want a standard tool bag or toolbox as I like the briefcase style drill case that many drills come with. So I'd like to buy a drill case to put it in. There are empty drill cases on ebay for...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Wow, a lot of different possibilities then! One particular positive thing coming from all your responses. Noone seems to be saying "oh, it's rising damp, you need a new DPC". I think I'd be very happy if it is nothing to do with the DPC and some simpler and...

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help identify a problem. I've taken some photos . In 2012 I had lots of work done. Patio dug out and a metal slatted gully fitted for water drainage and keeping it away from the kitchen wall. Also, a sand and cement plinth along the bottom of the brickwork. In...

Hi John. I've never seen underneath, and didn't peek under the tile yet, but I think it might be concrete.

My mum's kitchen has floor tiles, like a thick vinyl type material. They've been down for years. One of them has started coming up. I've got some epoxy glue and was thinking of sticking some under it, but would that be the wrong stuff to use? What would you recommend that is strong enough to...

Thanks terry. No idea if I have the receipt for it and it was fitted around november 2012. If I call Salus, maybe they'll just replace it? (unlikely I know). Here's the jumper settings. Does it look like I might need to change any of them? http://s28.postimg.org/m7xrae3e5/Salus.jpg

I've noticed over the last few months that every now and again, my Salus thermostat seems to reset itself. I woke up today to a room with my radiators on when I hadn't programmed it to come on at that time, and noticed the Salus was back to default (6am 21c/8am 14c/ 4pm 21c/6pm 21c/10pm 14c)...

Thanks skotl, thats pretty cheap at £10 for 9L. From your estimation, I should buy 2 x 9L buckets. :) I'm wondering though if I need to treat them straight away, or in a year from now? Wouldn't they come pre-treated (from Lawsons)? I recall Lawsons saying they need to be treated each year...

Job done. Here's a picture log. They did it all in one day. I have to say, for £500 labour, they did a very good job imo. :) They intentionally alternated each panel (pattern wise). I asked them why and they said they always do it like that, and it also adds strength. Don't know what you guys...

Great stuff, thanks. I'll get onto my builder then. :)

Hi Andy, Thanks for the tips, and you're right, they obviously weren't put deep enough into the ground. Yep, I'm happy to use my builder. I have just one further question for now. Some people have told me to get a fence professional, not a builder. Now that will definitely push the cost...

Yeah, he'll be taking all the old stuff away, posts and panels. Would it look a bit rubbish not replacing all the panels? There's actually 10 in total, only 6 and a bit in view in my photo. The posts not in view are in decent condition and don't need replacing. So if I were to buy 6 more...

Hi guys. Before I hire a rotivator to turn the soil and get a new lawn down, I need to repair most of my fence. The posts are leaning, cracked, and two fences went down in the storms a while back. It's too difficult and time consuming for me to attempt, I'd balls it up frankly. My builder...