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Thanks guys. I think that double bevel is probably worth the extra if the budget can stretch. Thank you for the comments

Hi all. Hoping for some advice on sliding mitre saws, please. I've got a large number of Makita cordless tools, so am keen to stick with the brand as I've had no problems with it so far. Price points are (broadly) similar for these two sliding mitre saws, but am wondering whether it's worth the...

I've just been made aware of it, yeah. It seems a bit silly though.

Given that I have a large suspended decking (only about 600mm above ground), which will be constructed using 6x6 posts with 3x8 main joists (4.4m) supporting 2x8 cross joists (4.2m), and where the cross joists are resting on top of the main joists, how do I know what bolts to use to attach the...

Apologies for not replying sooner, but thank you for that. Sounds like I'll pick up some of these Thunderbolts then :)

If I've understood my research correctly, I think I want M12 sleeve anchors about every 500mm along my 4x2 joist, that I'm going to attach to my house and have act as the first joist of my deck. Given that I'm using 100x47mm joists with a 10mm spacer-washer into the outer skin of a cavity wall...

Hello all. I've been reading this forum and overusing Google, and I think I've come up with a decking plan that makes sense, but would really appreciate a sanity-check of the design, please, to make sure I've not missed anything obvious. I've mocked it all up in Sketchup, both to check...

Thanks, guys. Some useful comments there. Sounds like I need to investigate costings and then seriously consider whether it's worth doing myself!

In a living room that's soon to be redecorated, we currently have an archway through to the dining room on the end wall. We're intending to brick it up (or stud wall, whatever), and once done the intention is to fill the entire wall with shelving. I'm keen though - rather than buying lots of...

Some good replies - as usual - and challenging many of my assumptions too. What is unavoidable is the desire for full spectrum lighting, and the previous thread pointed to fluorescent as the best way to achieve this (rather than multiple spots). How best to have pretty looking fluorescent...

Further to my previous thread regarding daylight lighting (eye-opening!), I've started a separate thread as I hopefully near the end of my search for lighting for my new study! Firstly, please feel free to check my calculations. Assuming I'm aiming for around 750 lux, provided from three...

Similar to what I have at work. I guess it'd do the job!

Are there any suspended ceilings that actually look nice? I've been in too many offices where they're incredibly ugly. Do they do "luxury" ones for boardrooms and managing director's offices?

Actually yes. That's a very good point. So, if I do get to choose that, then it will be a mid-grey colour, without any tints in it. I was so focussed on getting the light right, that I got a bit tunnel-visioned!

White ceiling definitely. Maybe slightly off-white walls, but I personally prefer pure white, and I might (!) have more sway in that room than in any other in the house when it comes to decorating. My father-in-law (sparky by trade) has suggested a suspended ceiling, as per an office, and...

That does sound better ... my wife has said she likes uplighters as well, so maybe that's the solution. Where should I be looking to buy some, and will they still take those standard Activa tubes?

Absolutely ... and I'm grateful for the opinion, and may end up doing it, but if I can avoid using tubes in my home, I'd prefer it! It certainly looks to be the best suggestion so far, but I'd welcome others.

You're right. I was too ready to dismiss the suggestion, because I dislike the idea of using fluorescent tubes, but I should make sure I properly understand advice given when asked, before I dismiss it. Thank you.

Thank you. That's some useful advice, and I appreciate your opinion. I'm not sure I'd go for a cheap Screwfix solution to a requirement for full-spectrum high-kelvin lighting in a room where I do professional photo editing and proofing, but I'm grateful for the suggestion. It certainly sounds...

Can we just assume I know which lights I want, and focus more on the questions I asked, as much as I do appreciate the advice regarding bulb choice :)