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When we had our drive done this year we went over the top on the spec but it is nice and solid. We had a 150mm reinforced concrete sub base laid and the blocks were then laid on a sharp sand/cement mix directly onto the sub base. Paving sand was vibrated into the gaps and sealed. The spec is...

When you google ' paint varnish effect ' click on google images and you might see the type of finish that you are looking for. When you see something that resembles what you are looking for, click on that image and it may give you a link to a special paint or whatever. Mike

It looks to me like someone has jammed a plastic cone onto the actual spline that the tap should be seated on , so if it isn't a bona fide part , it may be a bodge to help turn the tap. If you know the make of the unit then you may stand a chance of finding a replacement, either that or replace...

If you are really worried then be prepared if the worst happens, get some JG poly pipe and a few straight connectors and maybe a couple of elbows ( 15mm should do ) not to forget the inserts. A pipe cutter is useful to cut out a damaged pipe . Find the stop cocks and drain points in case he...

Easiest option is to install a pump on to your mixer system, the Stuart turner ones are quiet and efficient and all you need is a 13amp socket and the plumbing feeds. Mike

I have two combo drills, one is a dewalt http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcd776s2t-gb-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/2710p And the other drill is from Lidl and is a similar spec and it only cost about £30, I tend to use this drill the most as it will charge in 30 mins and has plenty of...

We have had triton showers for many years and their customer service is very good in my opinion. As to your question about output , a lot depends on the mains water pressure to your house. Our last house had poor water pressure so we had to have the shower connected to the water tank in the loft...

I would start by hiring a dehumidifier or two and take as much of the moisture out of the property as possible. I am not a builder but I would think it sensible to replace the breeze blocks , then fix kingspan external wall insulation panels to the out side and batten out and fix a breathable...

If you go to a good timber merchants they will be able to get you a price and source the materials you need. I have two timber merchants near me and they have been very helpful in the past.

The best place for advice is The Plasterers Forum .com, they are a bit rough and ready on there but always helpful.

I would say so, it looks like the centre gearbox may be at fault. If you are unfamiliar with what you are doing then take photos as you go then you can exchange the gearbox like for like.

On some euro locks there is a protruding nib on one side of the body of the cylinder and it is there to prevent the snapped cylinder being pulled out allowing entry by unauthorised means. Yale tend to sell this type of cylinder , so if it is one of theirs then try putting the cylinder in from...

If I was in your position, I would unplug all of the appliances that are on that particular circuit and plug them in and switch them on one at a time until it trips. Over the years we have had very similar problems to yours and each time it has turned out to be a appliance at fault. The first...

When I had to remove some a while ago, I bought a cheap wide bladed chisel from toolstation and with a few blows it came off easily.

The best advice that I could give is to first be absolutely sure of the spec that you want the block paving built to, because if you are unlucky enough to get a contractor that will talk you into accepting a standard that would leave the area to sink in a few years time...

I have found that the best way to keep them at bay is to rake the crack out so that you make it slightly wider and deeper ( use an old screwdriver or similar) , then fill with easyfill or a good fine filler. The filler may shrink back a little and you may have to repeat the process but once...

We have just refurbished our house and had exactly the same problem as you, fortunately I have successfully dealt with stains like this before ( another story! ) The best way I have found ( having tried all sorts of propriety stain blocks ) is to give the stains a coat of oil based undercoat...

Coat the wall with zinsser gardz http://www.zinsseruk.com/product/gardz/ then paint as normal. This will seal the surface of the wall and stop the paint cracking/peeling.

if the ceiling was plastered and painted before you attempted to re plaster it , then it could have failed because the original painted ceiling did not have a mist coat applied before it was emulsioned over. This would mean that the untreated plaster could not absorb the emulsion properly and...

Laminate it!!