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Hi Trotter. I know this topic has been a long time dead, but I was wondering if your father-in-law had had any success in making and fitting the windows? I'm pondering over making my own timber framed windows (not sashes) and would be grateful for any pointers/pitfalls he/you may have...

According to the SafeSyle UK monkey that came to my place to quote me for d/g: You are not allowed to make the window exit worse. My existing windows (c1960's) have small, rectangular openings at the tops, running horizontally. You'd be hard pressed to get the cat out of them, let alone a...

B&Q have finally started selling chainsaw PPE. Gloves, Troosers, helmets and goggles. No idea how durable they are, but I'm asuming they're subject to some BSA, kite-mark thingumy.

Thanks again, Thermo. That's pretty well answered all my questions. Regards WC. :D

If the handrail is just a bit wobbly but not in danger of falling out, you could try squeezing some adhesive into the gaps. This, together with the screw, should help stabilize the handrail. If the handrail is in danger of falling off (consider the weight of some one relying on it to break...

hey. What area of flooring are you looking to cover and what's your budget? Having had both laminate and engineered flooring, I'd be inclined to save up and go for the engineered. Always found laminate to chip over time and look ruddy awful! Appreciate that cost is a major factor, but...

Many thanks for that, Mr Thermo! One other thing that's just occurred to me: The furthest edge of the deck would be approx 90-100cm off the ground. Are there any reg's that specify if I would have to have a balustrade on this edge? I will make one anyway, just wondering if there is a set...

Howdy doo. Having spent a year now, bashing away at the innards of our house, me and the mrs me are turning our attentions to the garden. One project we have in mind for the less-cacky weather time is to create a raised deck/veranda area around the front and side of the house. The house...

Hey. Most on-line bathroom stores will have mock-ups of what their products can look like in-situ. http://www.bathstore.com and http://www.victoriaplumb.com spring to mind. Use them as a guide then go out and trawl round the local merchants to find better deals/have a touchy-feely...

Thanks, Bespoke. Having seen some of your own work, I am hugely grateful of any advice you can give me! I'd love to be at your level some day. I'm Looking to work with some slightly better woods than can be found in B&Q, some day. :roll: Have been having some difficulty in finding an...

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I take your point re: naffness (technical design term? :lol: ). He is planning on renovating the whole house eventually - light, engineered flooring, funky lighting, chrome and glass thingumywhatisits... So it would probably work for him. Naffability aside, how would it all work? Going by...

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You'll need one of these: And some of these: Oh, and dont forget these: Best of luck! Dont forget to post loads of pictures on here. 8)

hey. Halfway through replacing the handrail and spindles on my brothers staircase. He's had an idea that using steel cable running horizontally between the newls would look rather spiffy instead of regular, vertical wood spindles. I've seen it a few times in poncey restaurants etc.. but...

You might want to try shining a torch up there. If there are signs of moisture and a bad smell, it's likely you have a damp problem.

I could only get at it with my left hand. I twisted it as hard as I could but it didn't feel right. Could I have broken something further up the shaft? :? Perhaps some grease would help?

What about using screws?

I've been told I'll need something called a 'strap-on'?

As was said, tis entirely subjective. I missed out on Pink Floyd, stones, beatles, Led Zep etc.. I'd say that for me (last 15yrs or so of musical awareness) there havn't really been any 'landmark' bands. As much as it pains me to say it, for this time window, the biggest british band is...