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Hi, We are going to get some old floorboards sanded and possibly gaps filled. Any views on whether it will look strange to only fill some gaps e.g. not all the boards have wide gaps / tongues missing. And one or two boards have been lifted before and have screws i.e. for rad pipes below. I...

Hi, is crack stitching / bedding pieces of metal into mortar joints a specialist job? I ask because there is a wall with some cracks down it that needs pointing. Cracks have been been there years - internal, exposed bricks in a cupboard, the crack runs down in between and around bricks - its...

Hi I wonder if anyone could advise on options for reparing a few spalling bricks. They are not external, so are not exposed to rain - they are in the coal shed underneath the stairs - so it is an unheated space but nonetheless, not exposed to the elements. I dont know what caused it or how many...

Will be sanding and laquering an old floorboard soon and whilst most of the boards will be nailed down, for a couple I will use screws to help with lifting them in future. I dont mind the fact that these minimal screws will be on show, but just wondered if the varnish will gunk up the screw...

I am going to be lifting some old floorboard and want to minimise damage as will be getting them sanded and finished. Planning on using a multi tool to cut the tongue, as thought that would be neater and easier to control than one of those electric reciprocating saws. Once I have one board up I...

Are there actual building regs that state front and back external doors to a house should have Ground Level flush with interior floor level? I have seen some references that indicate this, but it would seem at odds with building regs pertaining to keeping 150 between dpc and ground level. In...

Loft is being converted and I am thinking of getting soft wood floorboards put down instead of chipboard, just because I will leave them exposed and I guess easier to take up if I ever need to. For the bathroom I will be tiling so I presume I need ply, so would the ply go straight onto joists...

Hi, If a stud wall is used with insulation used instead of block for a hip to gable conversion internal, are there any issues when it comes to fixing to the wall. I read an other thread where someone said you need to be careful not to pierce vapour sheet otherwise could have problems...

Hi I need some advice.. am getting full re-roof done with clay plain tiles as it in terrible state, plus getting loft converted with dormer. Have also asked for guttering, soffits and fascias to be done. Roofer going to cap fascia's .....is that ok? I cannot tell if existing timber is rotten...

Hi I need to rebuild part of a garden wall and need to clean the bricks up. Going to knock off the pieces of mortar and was going to use diluted brick acid to clean them up again. They are a sandy finish. Any tips on using the acid or what type of gloves and googles to buy? Cheers!

Hi whats the best way to go about matching bricks? Where could I go to get samples? Thanks.

Hi, we will be getting roof redone as well as dormer built and bay retiled, so just looking into tile types. Think I would prefer clay to concrete given they last longer. Original tiles are same shape as rosemary though they look redder / darker when compared to a brand new rosemary, which...

Hi, our bay window needs the tiles replacing, they are looking very old and like they have been painted previously. Stupid question maybe, but are the tiles used for bays different to roof tiles? If so, presumably best place to go is a roofing merchants to see the different types.

Hi I wonder if someone could tell me what amount of space is actually taken up with insulation, floor joists, plasterboard, floorboards etc when doing a loft conversion. I cant actually find what it would total, just lots of varying opinions on what original head height you need start with -...

If an rsj is already in place, for example if the kitchen at the back of a semi detached house has been extended to the side by taking out part of the side wall on ground floor, is it possible for the supporting rsj to be removed and replaced if you wanted to do a back extension and needed a...

Hi I'm wanting to build some shelves using scaffold boards. The wall has a boxed in plumbing running down the centre, so originally I was going to put shelves either side of it. But now I'm thinking of using one long board with a bit cut out for where the box is. Would the be any problems in...

Hi, I have removed a load of old silicone from the shower which has plastic boards rather than tiles. The boards are black marble effect so I am going to use black silicone vertically in the corners, but it might look strange to use black above the shower tray. However where the black vertical...

I'm sick of running out of screws for DIY jobs such as hanging things, replacing door hinge screws, hanging blinds, bits of woodwork etc. So I want to buy a multi set with differences sizes and thicknesses, pozi top and I guess countersunk. However, all the trade packs in screwfix for example...

No doubt this is a basic question, but what is the best type of hand saw to cut the bottom of old pine doors; I need to trim some for new carpets? I do not have any power tools other than small sander and when I try use a hand plane, it stops suddenly when it hits the tenon joints in the bottom...

Hi, I need some advice re. sanding MDF. I will be painting some MDF shelves with undercoat and eventually eggshell (oil) and will be giving them a sand down between coats. I'm aware i need to wear a mask, but not sure how to clean up the dust before the following coat. The first time I sand...