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    Advice needed for making TV stand from Birch plywood

    Length 1380 mm Depth 4900mm Height 5200mm Internal vertical width are 3900 + 5000 + 3900 There is a jump in price between 18mm and 25mm ply so would prefer not to go higher if it is makes no structural difference for it intended use.
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    Advice needed for making TV stand from Birch plywood

    This was my intention from the you tube videos I have seen. 2nd choice was an iron on veneer
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    Advice needed for making TV stand from Birch plywood

    foxhole, I am not so keen on the mdf look. However you have given me a great idea to use MDF to practice the same design before I commit to plywood. Is MDF safe in the house?
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    Advice needed for making TV stand from Birch plywood

    Hi all, I am trying to make a TV stand out of Birch plywood since I simply can't find the size and design I am after. I did a sketch (similar to one attached) quoted price was way more than I am prepared to pay. So I have decided to try building one myself since the worst that can happen is...
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    I would like to extend ... I am confused

    Hi all, Please I require some help. We are in need of more space and thought that it will be cheaper to extend our existing 2.5bed semi rather than move. The existing kitchen is small, the 3rd room is more like a box room. A move to a different area will probably mean £150k+...
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    Threshold trim advice

    It was for the correct depth. I will try the two part profiles again but this time screw the bottom part into the concrete rather than glue down. If this does not last then I will move on to the metal piece by the way what screw size should be used for the metal ones? Thanks very much
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    Threshold trim advice

    regarding the better fitting with two parts, that seems to be the same one as I bought from B&Q .... if not where can I buy the one you are talking about? cheers
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    Threshold trim advice

    I am trying to get the right door threshold trims for under two doors in the house on the ground floor:- 1) tile to laminate 2) laminate to laminate A couple of years ago when I put laminate down in the kitchen, I bought a laminate effect Floor threshold from B&Q to use on gap between...
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    mini monobloc mixer vs standard ones on compact basins

    Hi guys, I am in the process of buying a mini mixer for a 400x220 rectangular sink with cabinet like the on in this link. http://www.wickes.co.uk/Compact-Vanity-Unit-400mm/p/104032 Is it possible to fix a standard basin mixer or it will look too big?
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    Advice needed for tiling small cloakroom

    Hi again, Things moving forward. Fitter came round on the weekend and did the plumbing, hiding pipework and even moved the waste pipe as at no extra cost. So expecting the tiler this week to do his bits ... Some parts of the plasterboard walls have one or two layers of paint over the...
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    Advice needed for tiling small cloakroom

    Thankfully/Hopefully the only electrics are the ceiling light & Consumer unit. he said he was going to re-plaster the ceiling to smooth .... as it is currently artex. I asked if he needs to scrap off the artex to which he said no ... so not so sure if that is right or not... He is also...
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    Advice needed for tiling small cloakroom

    The Labour price is for 1) Cutting the plasterboard and brickwork back to bury the pipe work 2) Tiling on all walls and floor 3) Run a cable from the upstairs bathroom (above) through to the Electric consumer unit (in the cloakroom) before tiling. This was so that a power cable is in place...
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    Advice needed for tiling small cloakroom

    Again, shamefully finally getting round to installing the cloakroom after almost 3yrs. Mind you the space has served as storage for all sorts and will be a shame to let it go for its main use. This is a job above my skill so I have called someone who has agreed to do the work for labour...
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    Advice needed on oil and non-oil column radiators

    Thanks very much for the replies, and sorry for responding so late. I must have missed the email notification... I will look into the TRV's this summer to fit. It also looks like I will have to get an oil radiator as well for the winter as my missus's employer has agree for her to work 2...
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    Advice needed on oil and non-oil column radiators

    Hi, I am in need to a heater for the lounge which is always either too cold with heating off (away from sun) or too hot with heating on. The lounge is the coldest part of the house. The rest of the house is way too warm if we decide to please the lounge I would like to get a heater for...
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    How to repair hole in palsterboard

    thanks very much. sorry for late reply. i am now following the 1st video. lets home my plastering is good:)
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    How to repair hole in palsterboard

    Hi Guys, The hole (in the pasteboard) in the picture below was created during moving furniture into the house about 10 years ago. I just put a small photo frame to cover it till now that I am repainting … please how do I repair the hole? Thanks cooa99
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    sealing cracks around double glazing and plasterboard

    which primer do i need before painting over? a few reviews note that emulsion paint cracking is not uncommon. cheers
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