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I was because I couldn't fit to the high cabinet with the high cabinet in exactly the right place - as there was a base cabinet in the way. Having said that, I did sort of end up having a go... I positioned the high cabinet about 10cm away from the base cabinet. measured up satisfying myself the...

I am fitting my kitchen - so far so good - thank you for the help so far. My kitchen run looks a bit like this: [Full Height Units] - [End Panel] - [Base Units] - [End Panel] - [Full Height Units] I am working left to right and have already fitted my first full height units, first end panel...

Hello, would be really grateful for some advice on how to fit a couple of end panels on my kitchen - design attached below and the end panels in question are the long yellow boxes on the top row. Basically, I will have a quartz worktop on top of base units, with wall mounted units above. At...

I have a Stanley Cubix, a slightly different model to this: https://www.misterworker.com/en-gb/stanley/stanley-cubix-cross-line-red-beam-laser-st-18-005/10918.html I think I picked it up for about £40 a couple of years ago and it has been pretty handy in doing various DIY tasks like putting up...

Thank-you. Does it matter what side of the membrane I apply the caulk? Or over both sides? And to be clear, there is no risk in bridging the wall an the floor with the caulk?

Hello We've had a screed floor poured in our extension. A 0.5mm gap has been left around the perimeter, I presume this is a measure to avoid damp? Most of the room has skirting boards fitted, but one section where there will eventually be a kitchen (and no skirting board) seems to have a few...

I am looking to build a dropped ceiling - approx 25cm over my kitchen island. This will allow a vented extractor to be installed above the hob situated on the island and house hald a dozen downlights. I want to construct it so that a shadow gap remains so I can lay LED around the edge and have...

Crazydaze: Thanks - given the gapping - is that just something you have to put up with if you opt for a herringbone floor? Is there anything that can be done to minimise the gaps, or encourage the gaps to appear in low traffic areas? Thanks

Thanks Robin. I took a look at that page. Is use of BS546 just conventional? Or a requirement for some regulatory purpose, or just sensible safety reasons? I'm assuming it is to stop people plugging non-5A equipment into lighting rings? Due to my own poor planning, I'm a bit stuck as I need to...

Hello, We are building a 6x10m open plan extension with lounge, kitchen and dining areas. I want to have a set of soft lighting controlled by a single wall switch for each of the three areas. Each area will cover things like LED strips above kitchen cupboards, leds set into bookcases...

Thanks, I will register there as well and ask the question.

We are currently building an extension and have poured concrete in the new area. We are about to have under-floor heating installed and the builder is proposing pouring a screed on top of this. I've discussed this with builders, floor suppliers, potential fitters etc, I'm between language...

Thank-you, seems like its worth just moving the units 5cm away from the wall :)

Hello, I am looking at free standing US style fridge/freezers, some that I am looking extend beyond the counter-top. Several have measurements EXCLUDING the doors of 610mm deep. This seems perfect, in that it will extend 10mm beyond my worktop, and give enough room for the doors to open past 90...

I have emailed them yes - but only earlier today. I will look out for God. Thanks!

I need to buy a 4200mm wide, 2395mm tall bifold door. Ideally I want it to open outwards, slide all to the left, but also have a traffic door. Ideally the traffic door would slide the same direction as the other doors (I'm told this is possible if you pick an odd number of leaves). I want them...

This post sort of straddles the windows and roofing sections, but I've opted for here... We are doing a flat-roof rear extension which will have some roof windows / light wells. The person doing the roof has offered to construct some light wells - essentially building small risers and fitting...

Thanks. Just been googling plywood strapped walls. Seeing a variety of construction methods. What would be the best way to do it given we are working walls which are currently brick with render? I imagine we'll have to strip all the render off anyway as it is old and we are also removing a...

I've just been out measuring the difference in wall thickness. If we assume 25mm render on top of the new block wall, we would need 80mm render to bring out the original brick wall to the same level. As an amateur, that feels like a lot... With that level of depth required, does dot and dab...

Thanks. Do you agree that building it up in a couple of extra layers is the best thing to do? Are there any alternatives that are better / cheaper? Our builder will be doing it, and if he thinks extra plaster is a big faff and would rather board it etc, keen to know what the pros and cons of...