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So, window out and errrrr. thermalise blocks removed leaving the tiles and plasterboard in situ :) We were able to fit the lintel without issue but the cleaning fairies had to come out before er' indoors got home from work

So here is the other side of that wall You can clearly see how large the window should have been but the position of the original pitched garaged roof ran straight through the middle of the window so they left the frame in place and had the small window inset into it.

This the the landing area and access to the small bathroom, one of the reasons we explained to the local authority we needed the extension as it was just too small and the window was a design fault by the builders which let very little light in. The design fault has been explained previously but...

This week I had a few things planned but had commitments that set me back a little. My main step was to take some of the wall out between the existing bathroom to allow access to fit the final lintel. This photo is the reason why there is no direct access in the new extension.... The toilet...

And I can assure you Ive done nothing wrong other than be a good host a prompt payer and gave my dismay in a good manner when he continued to delay completing the work stating he was waiting for the lights to come into stock, 6 weeks +. When asked for the make/model so that I could source them...

So what do I do given the fact the electrician is being a bit of a Pratt??

I know nothing about electrics so cannot really explain well enough to help but Rear extension is near complete but for - Needs 2 spotlights fitting, wiring is in place Light switches replacing to dimmers Led strip lighting on to units (Outside) LED security light put back up. Bathroom...

Your guess is as good as mine! Maybe he's got a better earning job? I will state that he was never great with being on time or answering the phone but eventually turned up a couple of hours late but he did turn up. He was always moaning about his customers not paying him on time and always...

hi all I appreciate its possibly very difficult to answer but an electrician whom I've used for years and has always been good to us was wiring my new extension has stopped communicating with me and left the job unfinished. It was an unusual job insomuch that it wasn't a first fix then Second...

This is exactly my thinking misterhelpful :) couldn't have put it better myself. One day I may have a read up and try small things but for now, the majority of the plumbing and electrics are done & im paid up to date with both professions, so I'm happy to get them to finish off their work over...

Composing a symphony is easy Flying a fighter jet is easy When you know how!! Who said my plumber was expensive? I've used him for years and sometimes it's better the devil you know ;) As I've said previously in this thread there are 2 things I don't do, Integral plumbing & electrics :)...

I've never personally heard that and sounds like a way to trap moisture and create more problems! It certainly would not be how I would do it that's for sure. Hopefully someone can advise you further

Hi Tully Depending on what your using the garage for and where you most susceptible to heat loss which I'm guessing is your garage door, you have various options. Batten the wall and have insulated/celotex type boards fitted within and then plasterboard over Have insulated plasterboard...

Looks great, Nice to see you made great use of the space you had. Enjoy the summer & BBQ's (when the sun comes out) :)

Next on the agenda.. Plumber to connect up the sink and finally test all the plumbing and that will be the bathroom virtually complete but for the plinth lights. WE can then start to knock through to connect the upstairs of the new extension to the existing part of the house. Finish off the...

Finished result Not a bad job, I'm positive a professional fitter would have been better and quicker but maybe not as cheap as the price of the tools which I now own, along with the rest I have bought since I started this project !!! :)

I then had to try the sink out and it fitted fine Then as per the instructions I had to make notches, the width of the sink, some for the overhang and also use the plinth template to cut out for the sink to sit into

Once that was cut out... I got to work with the router, never in my life used one before so had to try to remember what I had seen and read I did the 2 sides first, then the back

So, with what i thought were the right tools, I set out taking my time and marked out according to the instructions and templates provided with the sink First cuts were made with the jig saw 1/8th inch inside the template lines

After weeks of searching for a worktop I like and 4 weeks from order to delivery I lay it on top of the sink base unit for size and was quite happy with the result. The biggest issue for me was fitting the semi-recessed sink into it as it was so expensive for such a small length of solid...