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JobAndKnock Wow, People like you are the reason I love this site :lol: Thanks for the correction - it'll spare my blushes when i go into Screwfix!!! I have a couple of Sashcramps that I inherited from myWifes Grandad so I should be OK there. Keep an eye on this posting - there may be...

There's a number of steps required, none of which is over technical but you learn loads on the way! 1. Register a domain name - go to 123reg.co.uk as they allow complete control of DNS and they are cheap. 2. Register a .co.uk domain name if possible, or another .uk TLD. Google...

I am looking at creating the Wall Unit above out of 20mm laminated chipboard (worktop style). I can cut all of the bits and edge them and join them using wood screws, but some of the joints need to be blind - i.e. I don't want to have any screws or fixings showing. Help?! Also, what is...

Thinking further - I like the idea of drilling 3x25mm holes through the drywall, first brick skin and then halfway into thermoblock (I am in a conservatory drilling into the old external wall). Then sliding in 3 lengths of 25mm Box section. Then placing the worktop on top after rebating three...

EightyTwo - that's a good start, I think something long those lines, although a sideways T shape may be better - I google your idea and a few 5mm right angled restraint straps came up - I may give it a go in the Garage FreddyMercurysTwin - Mmm, nothing on the page that you linked. It may...

Chaps I am looking to fix a piece of 38x960x400mm Worktop to a wall as a work surface for a computer keyboard (monitor on the wall). The effect will be of a floating shelf. I need suggestions/links to an invisible bracket solution. The wall that it will fix to is Dot/Dab on Cavity Brick...

Gotcha, that's not a bad solution - thanks very much! Kevin :D

How would I use a Skirting block on an external corner like mine? Regards Kevin

Chaps I need some advice from a chippy! I have different height skirting in Lounge and Extension - I need advice on how to join them. I am fairly competent so any advice will be appreciated. Cheers Kevin

Great! Thanks Kevin

I am looking for a flow valve for my concealed shower. I do not know the manufacturer and it isn't obvious by looking at the mechanism. Can anyone of you professional plumbing people ID it from the picture? Any help much appreciated. Kevin

I have a gap between my house and the neighbours. I have a 1m x 2m shed squeezed in at the moment but I think there is space to put some sort of cover/roof between the two buildings and have a larger outdoor storage area. I am looking for ideas, and wonder if it is OK to fix something to my...

thanks, in case anyone else has the same question - it turns out that you don't have to replace the hole metal strip in teh conservatoyr door. just the cyclinder :oops:

Hi My neighbour says that locks on your home need to be british standard locks otherwise you house insurance is invalid. I have chcked mine and some are not british standard. What's the best place to get locks that are british standard and do I have to change teh long long in my...