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Lean mix? Like 3 sharp sand to 1 cement?

I've got some mini sleepers; 1200 long, 150 wide. I want to run a line of them (just one high) along my concrete drive as an edging. Can I lay a bed of ballast, say 15mm deep (using 10mm stones) and just sit the timber sleeper on top of it? Many thanks.

I am putting a few slabs down for a bench/seating area; 2m x 2m.. I have dug the footings and shovelled in a good layer of Mot Type 1. The recent rain appears to have firmed the type 1. Do I really need to hire a whacker plate (£30), or will stamping on the type 1 be good enough? Thanks.

Thanks Avocet.

I haven't bought it yet.

Can I pull 1Tonne, or is it illegal to pull a trailer at all?

I have a Combo van with a 1200 engine. I really need to pull a trailer on the odd occasion, with sand or rubble up to 2 Tonnes. Will my van manage it? Is it legal even? Many thanks

I've been given 2 quotes for a small deck to be built round our back. One guy said he will use deck screws to fix the deck boards, the other will use a nail gun. The nail gun man is a bit cheaper. I'm not sure if I'm better off paying a bit more to have the guy use screws, but I can't...

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I posted last week about my dripping tap, following your advice I have now completed the following; - changed the washer - used a reseating tool Unfortunately, it is still dripping :evil: I've felt around inside and I couldn't feel any imperfections and the circle of the seat is a...

How can I remove this staining from my sink. Just moved into the flat, I think it has been caused by a dripping tap. Many thanks.

When I was told to buy hardwood, for some reason I pictured chipboard in my head, which is the big heavy stuff :oops: I realise now that hardwood will be knackered after I've finished putting soil onto it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Yes; soil and debris. Hardboard 32mm.

I've bought some hardboard to protect a brickweave drive, I'm clearing the garden and will pile the earth onto the boards until it is taken by a grab lorry. I'd like to re-use the boards but I guess they will be well knackered after this. If I prime the edges will it prolong their life...

I've bought some hardboard to protect a brickweave drive, I'm clearing the garden and will pile the earth onto the boards until it is taken by a grab lorry. I'd like to re-use the boards but I guess they will be well knackered after this. If I prime the edges will it prolong their life...

I've moved into a new flat and I can't get the tap to stop dripping. I have managed to take the tap to bits and the washer is in perfect condition, I put it all back together again - but it carries on dripping :evil: Also, what is the best way to get rid of the hard water staining from...