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I've just been cleaning out the gutting of our sun-lounge, which was actually built many years ago, so there isn't much fall on the roof. A new double skin polycarbonbate roof was fitted about 10 years ago (this is only about 10mm thick) While cleaning the gutter I decided (why ???) it would...

I have recently been allocated an allotment, which I am obviously thrilled about (after nearly 5 years waiting) I'll need a shed, although the previous plot-holder left his old shed on site ... only problem, it is or at least was an old Wendy House. OK, it'll do in the meantime, but is a bit...

As the OP this made me laugh ... Don't worry, I've done the same. Seeing something and without reading everything have jumped in an offered a solution, to a problem that was never there in the first place. By the way ... thank you for all the replies I'm not sure whether this would be...

thank you ... they look pretty cheap. I am just wondering though, can you not buy plain elbows / T pieces without the inspection facility. No doubt it would be cheaper, as I would need quite a few. No doubt plumbing fittings would work, but I think plumbing pipe is normally sold in...

Try here too http://www.hillsofdevon.co.uk/netting.html free delivery too. I am just about to order some too, to make up rabbit fences around my vegetable beds. This place seams the cheapest online and looks to have a variety of mesh options, including PVC coated. I think the...

I have recently got an allotment and there is a problem with rabbits. Most plot holders have timber framed chicken mesh barriers around their vegetable beds, made from roofing laths and chicken mesh. In the US they use conduits, which I think looks better and would probably last longer. I'll...

My dartboard hangs in a cabinet on the wall of a old style timber framed sunlounge, a lean too at the rear of the house. I have just looked at the board, the first time this year and was shocked at the state ... all white mould. There must have been a leak directly above the board. How...

I need to buy two batten lamp holders, to use as a heat source under my wooden seed tray. I made up a frame a few years ago, which holds 3 large seed trays, actually they are called gravel trays. I used these for a few years, once the seedlings were too big for a proper electric propagator...

Can you still buy wall mounted gas fires ? We are having our Baxi 'back boiler' removed in a couple of weeks. The gas engineer said we could leave the fire there, but of course my wife now thinks a new one would be better. I suppose she is right, the existing fire is probably 25 years old...

That was very quick reply ... 10/10 for your effort :D

I was going to buy a 6mm masonry drill bit, in order to hang a new curtain track. I called in at Wickes and saw that two 6mm bits were about £3. However, I noticed that they are also selling a bit set, see link below, for about £7. This set contains17 bits, as well as screwdriver bits and...

Thank you for your replies Will order a set from ebay, with a holder too :D

Somebody has just given me a cordless drill, as I had mentioned I wanted to but one ... think I'll mention the Ferrari next. I have recently got an allotment, which was what the drill was to be used for .. making raised beds. I have a conventional electric drill, so ave plenty of drill...

We have a microwave oven, which has a grill and convection oven built in, but it has just packed in .... the turntable won't turn. Is it worth trying to fix it ? No doubt electrical repair companies have a high initial fee, for their inspection, then, if they can fix the problem, the cost...

Yes, the damage is near the plug end, about 4" from the end ... you can see the slight bump on the picture.

Hi I am looking for one of these, locally in the UK There are two bumps on the connector which are used to lock it into place, when joined to the socket. I have seen similar controls on the internet, but they all show angled sockets ... would they fit ? The key type thing stops...

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I have usually just bought the 'trade sealant' but have seen various others, some 5 or 6 times the price I pay. Is it worth getting the better type I will be using white, to seal the corner of my tiles, as well as at the bottom, where the tiles meet the bath. Thank you for any advice...

Just about to fit the bottom row of tiles, ie next to the bath. Should I fit one of those plastic trims around the bath first ... Or should I just fit the tiles, then when dry, add a bead of silicone sealant ... Or should I use grout. I have seen various options mentioned, with some...

Many thanks !