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erm.. personally I would strip and sand the whole thing if its that old. I have always painted my stairs in brilliant white all over. As far as hardwearing goes. I don't really go for that, I just paint it in god quality gloss.. it helps with the light reflection and lasts about 1-3 years...

go and get a big nail and chip the spot you want to drill (with a hammer obviously) and the drill it with the hammer action off. be careful as you can overheat the drill bit if you do this too much but for one hole its fine. I literally have done this many times, even cooled the bit with...

If they are left standing and un-used for a long time (over one month) then they can start to rust. as for tomato sauce.. hm, did you try to clean it? if it really is rust then you can sand it down with wire wool..

I'm not a builder but I would suspect that you have something in your walls which is letting water cross over from the outside wall. I have heard of wall insulation doing this, but I cannot say for sure. I assume the walls were left for a few days before you plastered? (there still may have...

My mother bought a brand new kitchen and tiles for less than £2000 and it looks great. I admit the work price is not included here, but if I was going to buy any kitchen for £8k, then I'd want to see it first. Any kitchen which is worth over £16k should really be made of Gold silver and...

Hi, Everyone, I've started building my 2 storey extension recently. I will be doing some of the work myself, but most of it will be done by a brick layer. So far I have dug out my foundations and will be contacting Building control before I begin to pour my concrete. I have dug down to...

I don't mean to sound stupid or funny here, but I think you need to keep it simple. I have read the good advice from people here, but here's how I would do it. Who ordered the skip? 1. - if it was you then what size skip did you order and why? 2. - if it was him, then he is...

Hmm, so to redefine, dig it out and mark my levels with bits of string, so when they come to pour it, I know its level? or instead of using string, maybe use a simple wooden frame along the inside of the trench, kind of like a marker? I expect my builder will be able to help me with this...

Hi, just wanted to say thanks for the comments made, I have only one more question... If the footings are poured by the concrete supplier, won't they make sure the levels are ok? Im under the impression, that I simply dig out the trench to my required sized, and the concrete is simply...

Hi, I'm about to embark on building my own extension. I have a friend of the family who will be building the shell, but not 100% promised to help me with the foundations. Due to the area at the back of my house, I expect I will have to dig the foundations by hand... this is not a problem as I...

forgot to mention, i appreciated all the help and comments :)

mm, ok, I have learned something today, this has been the first time i have been confronted with a job on a burger van, my thinking was that using flexible cable in houses and other fixed areas would be incorrect, and I then applied his to the static, (or what I seen as fixed installation in the...

HI, I seem to be in an argument over the wiring regs to a burger van.... The equipment need runs to much current for radial circuits, so I have decided to place a ring in and update the MCB as the main breaker RCD is capable of the extra current.... However the argument is over whether or...

Hi, I am current ly in the process of choosing new wimndows and doors and would prefer the 50mm windows as they are a lower profile and im scared that 70mm winodws will look cheap and tacky? When I as my supplier, which one was cheaper I was told it depended on how many windows I bought, but...

Hmm, that last time this happened, it was the PCB, (Very expensive) All I can suggest is that you definately make sure that the pump is not clogged or jammed with somethng, (I once found a £20 note in mine) If the washing machine is filling, then its not you inlet valves. If it pumps water...

Hi, personally I do not belive in bumping threads, so here goes, If you eventually find the solution to a problem, i think it should be published on the relevant thread so that, if someoen else has similar problems, you can atleast find a suggested solution, anyways.... I found the problem to...

hi, it depends on which parts of the house are grounded properly, in this case im not so sure your sink is, I would first suggest you consult and electricain, although failling that, you need to bond the two pipes under the sink, and make sure there is an earthing conductor connected to you...

hi, Hmm, unfortaunately, plulling all these fittings out and reajusting them is gonna be a lot of work, the original electrican will have charged you for putting them in, but being charged for removal and refitting is something else, and alot more expensive. By all means, there is no harm in...

Yeah, theres nothing wrong with it, infact, if you didnt stuff the insulation down there, you would loose alot of heat. The void space between the 3rd and 4th floors can also be filled but its not really nessersary unless you have plenty of money to burn, and heat that gets lost on the 3rd...

Hi, I have seen these new rollers on ebay, are they as good as they say they are? Or are there any draw backs? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Paint-Roller-Set-Easy-DIY-KIT-/180717017201?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2a1392d871 Any comments on them from both the DIY'ers and the...