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The main drive belt of my Zanussi condenser dryer TC482W has snapped. Can a DIYer replace the belt? Is access by undoing the whole of the back panel? Is the configuration for the belt obvious as mine is lying in a pile at the bottom of the dryer, if not can someone tell me the set up? Regards,

I believe there is a mechanical fixing (big nails ??) to fix the insulated plaster board straight onto new concrete blocks. I've searched but don't know what I'm looking for. Anyone know of it, name or links appreciated. regards,

Hmmm, I'm what the irish call a 'blow in' so I wasn't born with a trowel in my hand :wink: But I can lift heavey weights !! Thanks for another tip...

OK Noseall I'll be patient before trowelling, thanks for the tip.

Thanks Jason, superb pond, real pro job. Mines not going to quite that professional, a garden pond rather than Koi. I wanted to get the slab smooth just to make final finishing simpler. just out of interest is it fibre glassed or render? regards

I’m having a load of ready-mix delivered to form a 6” thick reinforced base for a pond measuring 14’ square and 3’ below ground level. How can I get the smoothest surface to the concrete? I thought about using something I’d seen in a hire shop, it’s a float about a metre long on an extending...

:oops: Dohh the obvious answer, thanks Big-all

Advice needed again !! I need to fit a round wooden hand rail parallel to the pitch of the stairs. There is only one suitable wall to attach it BUT the wall is 38mm insulated plasterboard screwed to 1.5” battens at 162 centers and plastered and decorated. The wall brackets have a round base...

Crafty, thanks for the reply, no I'm not trying to run to Sat-boxes, I'm trying to future proof it against the wifes room change arounds !! It means we can move the telly if needed. Can you please clarify how I would extend the cable to the additional location? Or will a single back plate for...

I have two coaxial cables, one for Sat and the other for TV, exiting from behind dry lining plasterboard and into a dry liner single back box. I want to terminate the cables into a single plate, 2 coaxail socket and then run cables from there to another coaxial socket at the other end of the...

After re-visitting this thread, I feel rather old :(

Its an old cottage with a newish upper floor. Flue/hearth is in the middle of a 14 ft span. You know whats its like when you get offered a real bargain, you try and make it fit regardless. I had reservations, Moz and probably you have brought me back to earth. This is one bargain I'll give a...

I have been offered a granite hearth and back plate to accommodate a solid fuel stove. Before I go making offers, I am concerned about the weight on an upstairs floor. I’m just after general comments before involving experts. I can’t be exact on weight but the hearth is 6 ft. X 3 ft. x 1.5...

Magic.. thanks.

I've skimmed over plasterboard and on cement render but have not plastered over Bonding before. Advice please. Do I let the Bonding dry out before applying a finish coat or do I apply a finish coat when the Bonding has set but still wet? If left until dry/cured do I PVA before applying a...

Thanks for the advice, I think what I'll do is go find a supplier and have a look. You never know they may even let me have a go. I'll look out for one with a leather glove though. regards

Searched the forum, but I can never the hang of it!! Any one used an air palm nailer? Can you drive common nails such as roundheads/ovals? The specs don?t mention masonry nails, I was wondering if it was feasible to use it on them as well. Any recommendations or advice gratefully received...

Thanks for that, I'm putting in cable while I dry-line, so Sat cable it is to future proof it. regards

There is a visual difference between co-ax and satellite cable, but can I use either for either TV or satellite? Is one better than the other? regards

Thanks for that, you've read it right, Kingspan thermal board. What sort of tape should be used? I was just going to scrim before the plasterers skimmed it.