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Hi all, Moving into a new-build soon, and there's no options for the bathroom. First-world problems and all that, but I don't like standing in a bath to shower - and I don't have baths. I want to replace it with a nice double-shower - easier to wash the dogs too. In your professional...

Thanks gents - update attached! Still far from perfect but I'm a damn sight happier with it. Once the rest of the ceiling is painted it should be much more stealthy. Took me a while and some sore shoulders, using my multi tool and 3 different grits working down to a more fine one. Learned a...

Thanks mate - I'll have the front door and kitchen windows open so that should help. I don't have a palm sander but my multi-tool has 3 different grits of sandpaper on its attachments so I guess that'll do. cheers, Matt

Hi all Cards on the table: total rookie with plastering, pics are horrendous but I ain't gonna learn from letting my ego get involved. Had a leak which meant cutting a hole in my kitchen ceiling. Cut plasterboard to size, filled gaps, smoothed a bit with a damp sponge, sanded lightly with...

Hi all Recently sold my house. Two days before the surveyor comes over, I notice my kitchen ceiling going black in one corner, with some brown staining. The en-suite is directly above it, with the family bathroom immediately to the left of that. I cut a hole in the kitchen ceiling against the...

Hi all, First up: I'm a total beginner. I've used my jigsaw to cut decking planks, made myself a couple of ropey shelves, and I'm happy to get stuck in. But I am a beginner. I also take feedback very well, so if this is a stupid idea please do say - I'll not be offended. Divorce means I'm...

Thanks buddy - on reflection I'd say you're spot on. As happy as I am to try most things, plastering is one of those skills it's worth paying for! So I'm gonna do that rather than make it worse. Thanks for your thoughts - much appreciated.

Hi all, Previous owners had a leak from the water tank above the living room. They repaired the ceiling, but poorly. So now the paint over the joint is warped and cracked for about 6ft in length. I'm absolutely not a skilled decorator. If I paint a wall and nothing catches fire, it's a good...

Thank you both gents. Excellent ideas. This is why I came here. Much appreciated as ever Matt

Hi all Very basic DIYer here. As in I'm happy to have a go at everything, and have most tools I'd need, but I'm not well practised. Please bear with me. Recently decided to replace the old knackered extractor fan in the en suite as it sounds like an earthquake. Somehow, when they built these...

*edit* I'm a tool, please delete.

Honestly wouldn't change it for the world! Much more stable, and less sweaty kids waving glowsticks around. The idea of an 8pm to 8am rave these days makes me want to curl up in bed with a brew and my dogs (oh, and the wife...). Have a good one!

60 quid?! How much of that is installation? I came here today to make a similar thread, but while we're already discussing it... I got a pack of 6 samples from an online site a mate used. They range from £12/sqm for the crap stuff, up to £22 for the real nice stuff. I have to say, the £22...

Thanks buddy - as above, I think I'll go to a yard with my plan drawn out and have them do the cuts. Just have to measure right, then that saves all the cutting when they reach me ta Matt

Thanks buddy - I only ask because the "kit" is looking like a good price on ebay currently, so thought it might be a quick win. But you're right - it'd be better going to a proper yard and having them cut to length I expect. I've seen plenty of places selling 3m lengths so that's probably my...

Hi all Right, before we get started, you should know that I'm beyond useless with maths of any sort. Even basic stuff. It's just not my area. Area, however, is why I'm here. I'm going to do my decking, and I've measured up as follows: It's an L-shape, consisting of a 3x3m square, with a...

Sounds good mate! If you're in the Midlands I have a good friend in landscaping so can always hook you up if needed. Matt

I know what you mean - especially if it's prone to catching rain and not getting much sun. To be honest I think I'm going to go composite. Buy cheap/buy twice as they say. Worthwhile investment if it just needs a quick blast with the Karcher each spring (any excuse to use that thing is...

Hi all Searched a bit on here and found some mixed thoughts on value vs benefit, so wondered what the general consensus is these days. Moved in here in June, decking was already an absolute mess. Clearly did it themselves, as the cuts and joins are god-awful, with some dire "patch-up" jobs...

My thoughts exactly! The wife got one but it's about 4 inches too short, so I'm with you here I think - think of a name for the house, then just cover it! Cheers Matt