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Thanks for the info, very interesting. Just a couple more queries If I did choose to repoint then what weak mix should I use? Is lime essential? I do plan to insulate between and under the rafters with celotex, taping joins before boarding over. So, is any repointing actually...

Hi I am currently in the process of renovating my house (large 1900 semi) The internal ceilings have been taken down in readiness of insulating and reboarding. I have removed any loose torching from the underside of the tiles and am looking to repoint where necessary. My question is do...

might just be the washer in the valve has perished

The basic steps for painting woodwork are primer, undercoat and top coat. You can buy paints that either prime & undercoat or undercoat and top coat in one coat. So, you will have to apply a minimum of 2 coats anyway, maybe more depending on how well it covers. There's no such product...

yes, pretty straightforward. start with 120 grit paper on the stained wood. You'll have to use your own judgement as to the amount of initial sanding required, run your fingers along it - it should be smooth. 180 grit between coats, only a light sanding to provide a key. A sponge...

hi just wondered if anyone could recommend a plumber in the leeds area - or indeed themselves if you're on here!! Looking for someone who is able to offer a full review of our system and suggest necessary improvements, rather than just an installer. Its a large 1900 semi but we have...

Hi is it a carcass construction or are you battening out the front face and leaving the walls themselves as the interior??

hi I presume that it's solid wood rather than MDF if it has been stained. If so yes you'll need to sand before applying knotting to seal the knots, prime, undercoat and then gloss, with a light sanding between coats Andy

hi taz777 stain block then a coat of paint to cover will be fine. Make sure the surface has dried out though and the problem upstairs has actually been fixed. The spray may need a few coats to cover fully, and open a window because it stinks!!! Andy

thanks but is a waste available with a longer thread?

Thanks ticklyt for the reply, much appreciated. I had thought about this as an option, but ideally was after a simple swap. Call me lazy!

Hi I am fitting a clic/clac type waste (unslotted) to a basin mounted on top of a worktop in a bathroom. The back nut on the waste also secures the basin to the worktop. The threaded part is not long enough to take both the back nut and the compression nut for the waste pipe, so at the...

Hi just moved into a victorian semi (circa 1900), 4 bedrooms over 3 floors plus basement. I am wanting to get a periodic inspection report done so we can plan for eventually getting everything up to scratch - plus allowing provision for a future extension and garden/garage electrics. Just...

Hi Neil I started out as a handyman in August 2009 so been going for almost a year and a half now. Sounds like you are doing similar stuff to me. I was a bit clueless about advertising at the start, but began by spending £80 on some flyers and 2 weeks plodding the streets hand delivering...

hi I'm no woodworking expert, and despite my best efforts, over time I think my blades are in need of some professional sharpening just to take them back to what they should be and give me a basis to work from Can anyone recommend either a local service in the leeds area or a postal...

personally, if they are to be painted I would go for MDF as much more stable, no knots etc and generally easier to work with. In my experience such mouldings although "kiln dried" do still tend to be a bit green In either case make sure you paint both sides to protect from any moisture...

agree with you totally snadge!! I've posted a few times before and someone always gives some "smart" remark, but fails to actually answer the question. Why even take the time to bother!!, unless you've nothing better to do! and yes my punctuation is incorrect before anyone comments

hi Im no professional, but if you've not used a circ saw before then I would advise not to try that sort of cut on your first go. They can be quite unforgiving if you get it wrong. Have you seen those "floor" hand saws that have the teeth on a curved edge?? A jigsaw would always be a...

hi, looking for some e-cut blades and also the semi-circular wood blades for my multimaster. Can anyone recommend where's cheapest to get them from, or if anyone makes compatible blades. They do seem a bit of a rip off, only got at xmas, so first time I've had to buy any replacements...

thanks, will try to get some better pictures uploaded, only had my phone to hand at the time