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Hi stargazer, This is exactly what I needed to know. This helps a lot. Of course, I'll still buy a detctor. I've seen a Bosch one at £50. There ar cheaper ones but I want it to have max depth detection and will come in most handy for future work. Everything should be ok now then. There is...

I'm only worried because I have to drill where there are lightswitches and plug sockets. Just putting up battens for a new kitchen carcass. I'm a complete novice where electrics are concerned. I haven't a clue where cables are likely to be or anything so wanted to ask. I'll buy myself one of...

I can't turn the power off because then i wont be able to use the drill. This is a good idea. Will look into this. Thanks. Surely everyone has the same problem though? Anyone with a corded drill must have to turn off the power supply. You'd get electicuted surely? Or is the drill...

Hi there, I've just bought myself a corded hammer drill because I was so fed up of taking so long to perform a simple drilling task with my cordless! Sometimes, I'd groan and attempt the task using 'no more nails' instead lol. The problem is, the drill relies on a constant power supply...

Thanks for all of your replies guys. I've read them all and will definitely learn from this. I think what happened was that the client didn't realise how long the work took so she thought that the 4 rooms could be done in 2 days which is totally impossible, unless you forget about...

Hi and thanks for all of your replies everyone. We just needed to get a 2nd opinion as we both thought we were being unreasonable with our prices :lol:. We both thought it was outrageous that the client could think we could decorate an entire flat (4 rooms) in 2 days for just £200 between us. If...

Hi all, Just wondering roughly how much a painter would charge for painting: 4 rooms: 2 large and 2 small ceilings (application of 2 coats) 4 walls @ roughy 20 feet long 12 walls @ roughy 10 feet long 4 radiators All skirting boards 5 door frames My friend and I had just started...

Oh I thought it was more like rocket science :D. Thanks for your help :wink:

Hi, Got a felt roof ontop of my shed (you know, to keep the rain off) which is 30 years old and has a small tear in it which is making water enter. Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a felt repair kit or something from homebase/ B&Q? I only want to patch it, not relay it. Cheers...

Some great info there! Sounds exactly like what has happened. Ok, I'll get my mate to fix it. Bluddy double glazing eh! :evil:

But it's cold every year though or does it take about 7 years in order for it to happen? By the way, do you know much it would cost to get it replaced (cost of unit and paying for it to be fitted)? I am not attempting this one :wink:.

Hi, After waking up, I got out of bed to open my curtains and discovered a very long crack running the length of my window on the inside pane (the window is double glazed). I thought someone had fallen against it, but nobody ever enters my room. Here's some pictures: Diagram of...

Well here is my result: :D I messed up a couple of times though because you see the problem with sand and cement, is that it's quite heavy and tricky to apply. You have to erm, what I call, 'have your way with the cement' if you know what I mean lol. Show the mortar that YOU are in...