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just an example of how cheap they are so no need to be sarcastic at least i offered some advice :roll: :roll:

yes all you need is a pad handle on the outside you can get these from any window company take the original one with you to make sure all the holes line up but once fitted it will be the same as a yale lock SO don't forget your key

screw fix do a good range if you look for there special offers ive bought loads of stuff from them and never been disapointed ie 500 screws for 79p b&q price was £1.70 for 50 look on there web site and they deliver GOOD HUNTING

this may not be diy but i have really bad aching joints especially my knees does a cod liver oil tablet work if taken once a day or is this a myth any other solutions or advice would be welcome thanks

so still no good answer bout hard hats personally if nothing gonna fall on my head i.e {nothing above me} why do i need one :? :?

i work for a major tarmac firm and there health and safety mad :x :x [not always a bad thing] but wearing a hard hat on a hot day and shoveling 160degree tarmac makes you sweat the moment you take your hat off then on you preaching the rules its alright for them they sit in an office all day...

i have just got some new neighbours and there a bit loud at night in the bedroom [if you know what i mean] :wink: :wink: :wink: so i m thinking of putting a stud wall on to the single block wall putting polystyrene in it then plasterboarding will this work?? or is there any other options...

no remedies for anchoring shed down but the wait of the shed and contents should be enough

its the oil coming out of the dpc every time i fit a window i always put a cement fillet around it it looks neater than silicone and gives a better weather seal just unibond over the dpc than apply the fillet 2 in 1 mix

personally i would try and split the difference and use slabs as a base as they are a better load bearer put them on a bed of compacted sand or stone

cheers ba & jason all very helpful think ill dowel and glue once again cheers

building a book shelf 2.6m high so i need to join 2 pieces of mdf together will it be strong enough if i glue & dowel them? or do i need to get some kind of bracket made (didn,t mention it,s only 20" wide & 14" deep ) hope this makes sense any ideas

after finaly finishing my porch and not being the cleanest worker i have cement on my tarmac drive hows the best way of getting it off would cement acid be ok or will it damage the tarmac ?????

did my rendering in one coat turned out really well also did floor screed also vgood just one question should i seal the screed before laying floor tiles????

going to render an external wall without a scratch coat what is the minimum thickness and what ratio of sand and cement should i use plus what ratio should i use for a floor screed ?

may be a silly question but is it possible to thin down gloss paint slightly so it is easier to apply :oops:

fitted my kitchen last year the space i left was between top of work top to under side of unit was 4 white tiles high (6x6) hope this helps

thinking about building some fitted wardrobes with sliding doors from ikea is there a web site that i can get some tips on how to build the main frame i have a good idea of what to do but just some extra tips

just need a bit of advice just built a small porch with a block wall the cavity is just 45mm as i was limited for space would it be a problem if i filled the cavity with polystyrene balls (like the ones in a bean bag) or will this cause damp????