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Top pic looks like 'new' style or non original sleepers. Bottom ones look like 'proper' sleepers! You can tell because it looks like the top ones are more uniform and have gone grey. The ones you are looking at wont go that way, if they do itll be in many many years

Like Aronsearle says, if they need replacing because they are decaying you'll have to replace. Anything you put in will age, somehow. You could try a treatment on them. If the present ones are new, you'll need to replace more often to keep that 'new' look that it sounds like you prefer. I...

Yes you can, unless you are crazy with the drill. You only need an inch bite for the screws/plugs. generally the breast upstairs will be split into two, one is the run from downstairs the other is the run for the upstairs fireplace (if you have one). So half of the breast will be redundant...

As one of the more positive replies..horse chestnut. My friend recommended this for my infested old house and it did massively reduce the numbers, weather it be a coincidence or not! A few conkers in the corners of a room, I also have fresh cedar blocks about the house. Its apparently down to...

Thanks, it might be me...had real difficulties phasing my search for this. Many thanks

Hello, I was looking to update my heating programmer from a British gas up2. I was hoping to find something that allows a dual temperature setting. So I could have the overnight heating set to 16 degrees with several 'on' periods of heating to 21 degrees. Does such a thing exist? I have a...

After very briefly looking into it, bubble wrap degrades quickly do forget that, cheers

Having just read my post, apologies for my poor grammar, its been a long night :D

Google it, I found one site that stated that it can take a few weeks for the drive to gain full strength. But the once set, to remove marks its just detergent and a wide angled power wash, then reseal. But, its not your drive. If kids have caused 'damage' then Id suggest you should abide by...

Plus, really you should apply for planning permission or itll need to be permeable, crazy I know! But really the council wont notice. The grass grid can hold a car no probs, they use it on car parks at most national trust places. Simple lay the grid, fill with soil and relay seed. Grass grows...

I just wanted to hi-jack thus thread a bit, I'm doing an underfloor job on my house, plenty if space to work even walk underneath the floor! The problem I have is, I'm cheap! I'm looking for a cheap alternative to insulation and am not expecting miracle. Is there any issue with simply stapling...

Have you considered gravel or a grass grid system?

Agreed its really up to the landlord, but if you are going to tackle it...like said it could be as simple as three tiles, maybe some edging strip if you wanted. Measure up and get the right size tiles and it can be done without any tools! But edging strip would need something to cut it (craft...

Beaten by 6 minutes :D

If the land is not registered, it makes sense to get it registered to your plot first. Maybe do some legal research, I found this, https://www.gov.uk/registering-land-or-property-with-land-registry/register-for-the-first-time

You'll need to circulate the air, so a vent low down on the door and an extractor up high on the wall. I'd keep anything out of the cupboard that moisture would cling to, such as the carpet. Maybe put some kitchen vinyl or similar down.

Thanks Mattice, that's good to hear! And the goal I was after, was to get a nice looking house with some re-sale value, by all done by myself. Maybe this wont work out but just trying ideas. Thanks everyone for the input

Well all I want is nice windows to 'show off' the house. When we bought it, the windows were a selling point for my wife, who love charm/character (as see extra work for me to paint every year). The windows we have aren't certified so, as long as the windows I fit 'are no worse' energy wise that...

Tbh, I wanted to make them from scratch. I thought wood would just need to be treated??? But that's why I thought Id ask the question. Its a much better insulator than plastic. I have a friend that makes plastic, but I prefer wood. I'd get the glazed units off my mate, but the rest I'd like to...

Hi all, I'm in the process of a total refurb of a 1930's solid wall house. The house has wooden frames and single glazing. The wood is very far gone and Id like to replace with new wood double glazing. But Id like to try it myself. We'll be selling the house pretty much once she's finished. So...