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Thanks for the advice.

OK, thanks for that.

Compromise Option: The alcoves are on the groundfloor of a victorian terrace. The floor sits on joists which are accessible from below. I thought a compromise might be to treat joists and floorboards from below and floorboards from above too, and also the internal timber of the cupboards as...

DIYer in need of advice here. I've built some cupboards/shelves into alcoves using timber and MDF board. The previous owners of the house have had problems with woodworm in the floor joists and floorboards incl right in the alcoves, but say it has all been treated. I thought I would treat...

I've used some MDF boards in the construction of shelving and cupboarding (is that a word?) in a pair of alcoves. I now need to fill the gap between boards, and boards and plaster. I'm worried that the moisture in deco caulk will get into the MDF. I've read that 2 part filler would be a good...

The sagulator is a good tip thanks. Doesn't have blockboard unfortunately, but I think b/board is even more rigid than ply so at 18mm should do the trick.

I'm fitting some shelves into alcoves either side of a chimney breast. The span is 850mm and they will be 330mm deep, sitting on little metal pegs so their height position can be adjusted. They will take books, lotsa books. But I don't know what to make them out of. I don't think even...

I've just done a course in carpentry and plan to start earning my living from it. I've got 2/3 jobs lined up fitting bespoke shelving and cupboards. So I need to tool up. Looking at the Screwfix Makita 18v cordless set...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a set of wood chisels. Initially these will be used just for hobby-type woodwork, however in the long run I expect to be working full-time renovating property and would therefore like to buy chisels that wood be useful in that work. Any recommendations? and should I...