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I am a semi decent DIYer but never had to use Caulk before. I have just had a washroom redone from the stone walls back so its resheeted etc. Taper told me to use caulk between the plasterboard and windows etc. I saw the small gap max 1mm as an oportunity to cut in quicker and have done 2 coats...

I painted my washroom on the weekend which has been taped and filled. I found this to be a pain the paint didnt go on anything like as nicely as when I had done the kitchen which was plaster skimmed. Based on your comments Im thinking that moisture deep in the plaster skim has helped to avoid...

I presume by mist you mean with a little garden hand spray bottle with just water in it?

Hi, I am doing up an old house and room by room some have been plaster skimmed and some taped. I have done all rooms so far with 3 coats of supermatt which is designed to go on top of plaster that is still drying. Then I have been using Craig and Rose paints to colour the walls. So far Im...

would this also be the case in scotland?

Out of nowhere got a blocked waste pipe this morning. Spent about 2 hours with hose and drain rods backwashing a load of sludge out and got the drain completly free of debris. Now when I run water it stays clear but eventually backs up. If I leave the water off it drains away over a long time...

I want a neat cut and unless I can buy a steady hand to go with it I need a machine! Will I get a blade for my dewalt mitre saw that will cut thin wall section brass tube?

what would you suggest for brass (100% proper brass) poles and threaded steel rods M10 maybe M12. I had justified it to myself as I could also use it for firewood, but if you think its not good for my primary purpose I will need something that is.

I want it to quickly cut timber for the fire, old ****e with the odd nail in it etc. also need it to cut brass curtain poles, steel threaded rods etc I have a Dewalt mitre saw for timber only.

I am considering buying one of these Evolution chop saws witht the multicut blade that will cut wood, steel, aluminium etc etc This appears to be the only saw on the market I can fnid like this. Are there other makes that do them? I dont want a grinder wheel saw. Ive never bought Evolution...

Thanks. As for the solvent part. How is this done. Do you put solvent on one part, both parts, leave it a while, put it on straight away?

Im away to tile my washroom floor and there is a waste pipe that will be reused later. Because I am using thick tiles my plumber has asked me to put on a straight coupling and tile round that so he can easily connect to the pipe when I have finished. The pipe is a white waste pipe for...

The house is a two story rectangle at one gable end is a lean to washroom on the ground floor where the boiler is located fixed up on the wall. The new heating cupboard is at the opposite end of the house right against the gable wall in the loft. House is 10 metres long. At the moment...

Ive edited it, I meant central heating pump, Grundfos UPS. Thanks

Hi, We currently have a heating cupboard within our ensuite which obviously takes up a fare amount of space. The cupboard houses the hot water cylinder, zone valves and central heating pump. The house is full two story with loft space. I am flooring the loft as a den for the kids and...

I was in the garage loft today and noticed the old box, you are correct its a DW707! You lot certainly know your stuff on here. Cheers

Hi, I am after a set of new motor brushes for my Mitre saw, its a Dewalt DW777 but its the older type. Ive had it about 10 years. It looks very similar to the current model but has a couple of design tweaks. The main difference though I think my saw is only about 1200watts (im at work at the...

Hi, I have a Vitrex bridge cutter with diamond blade but im also going to get a manual cutter for the majority of straight cuts. Im getting ready to do a lot of tiling jobs in the house from small splash backs to whole bathrooms etc. Ive only ever done the odd tiling job before so borrowed my...

thanks a lot of sound comments there. I do have a Mitre saw, small Dewalt one, cant remember the name but its more for finishings etc. And I have a hand guided circular saw (snotter some folk call them) thats the Makita one that has been suggested. Im therefore looking at the Makita table saw...

looks a decent saw, might be an option. cheers