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Hi all just some quick questions. Today ive pulled all my old grout out as alot of it came away when we had the frost winter time. Last time i grouted using the dry method. However ive read on here that wet mix will set better and be stronger. What is the best ratio to use? 3:1 or 4:1...

thanks buddy very useful info :) Will post later on when i get somewhere with project. Going to hire mini digger just trying to get the best price near me lol

No didnt have to go into loft my bathroom was v old fashion lol wire was in cupboard where boiler is so thats where ive put my fused socket. Used old shower wiring not to waste the rcd on c/u. Was cheapest solution :)

i have done something similar in mine, where old electric shower wiring was put in a fused switch with 3 amp fuse, run wiring from that then to fan. Mine is only used when having a shower / bath. I dont see point of using it inline with lighting, good luck :)

Hi again, Ready mixed its going to be then :). I live on end of terrace with side entrance so the ready mixed lorry can reverse in. I think im best to go for 6 Inch as 4 inch might be a bit to weak if ever i wanted to park car in. Ill have to start digging out the clay soon not sure whether to...

hi all thanks for the advice ok i will dig further down to put hardcore, then use wacker plate and finally concrete it. Im debating whether to mix the concrete myself or get ready mixed in. The area is 20 sq mtrs

Hi i also had one of these in bathroom + kitchen had to change it felt unsafe with all the moisture content thats in both rooms. Plus use to be a pain pulling the string a few times just for light lol

Get a 38mm holesaw that'll leave ya a neat finish

Hi all, im planning on building a garage down the bottem of my garden. I have removed all the rubbish that was down there ready to start. My question is with the base, Can i just pack the clay down then use dpm and fill with concrete? or must i use sand / ballast ontop of the clay? The clay is...

wow never seen stairs like them before. Looks unique buddy, and looks like alot of work going into them. however i wouldnt like tackling them after a night out. How much do them stairs cost? good job though buddy :)

hi howy thanks for reply ive looked on screwfix and came up with these items which one would ya recommend? the deckings only been down 10 months and has weathered alot will power wash it before treating it...

Hi all, when its milder i would like to treat my decking its been down a year but can see its faded with all rain we've had (Wales). Whats the best stuff to treat it with? i wish to keep it a natural wood colour also whats the best method of treating it? brush? roller? or would compressor be ok...

toilet :) Next project Build a garage, clear rubbish first :) any advice greatly appreciated

i had similar issue in my bathroom for heavy bath cabinet, i used 5 or 6 inch frame fixers, now i can sit in the cupboard lol. good luck m8

hi sixeighth we went for this: http://www.bellabathrooms.co.uk/boaz-thermostatic-mixer-shower.html works a treat, we dont have very high water pressure in our house but this shower even with low pressure is very powerful. Would deffinitly recommend this to you. If you getting conceald...

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Dont really have any water from shower onto window sill, we prob get more water on there from condensation lol, nothing really to worry about on pvc though. Not sure how it would go with wood m8. Maybe it might be best for u not to put shower near window? or get a pvc window? need to weigh up ya...

thx m8 :)

just purchase tile drill will never split, best to fix it mechanically

Bathroom finished now, only thing left to do is buy correct toilet seat then its complete :) been a long process didnt think we'd actually finish it. First bathroom ive ever attempted (and the last lol) :) first photos is how it was before we moved in, hope ya all like