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Thanks lewy. Still looking for one though. I need one which is balck and or chrome and reasonably priced. Don't lavish spending 50-60 quid on one!

Hey guys, Had all the walls and ceilings in my home skimmed a few weeks back and it's now time to paint :( My question is this, I have been given lots of different views on how to rub the walls down and I need some expert advice. The plasterer, to me, did a great job but I have some trowel...

Some great advice guys! I just bought a small silicone tool that I find spot on also. Cost about £1.50 in B&Q and I just run it along the bead of silicone and wipe off the access with a cloth and drop of thinners. Works for me but I like the other suggestions too. It's an art worth perfecting.

Hi, Just a quick question for you experienced chippies. What is the best method for sanding down interior pine doors, 3 with varnish and 2 without? Grade of sandpaper, best methods etc? Any help would be appreciated as I'm running well behind on my DIY and Xmas looms :( Thanks in...

Thanks for the reply EH. I have taken 2 photos of what I'm working with to see if that helps any. The first is the screw on bit that goes on the bottom(underside) of the flange and the second is a view into the flange at one of the holes, the other directly opposite. I assume that these...

Hey guys, Just fitted my bathroom sink and have run into a problem with a leak coming from underneath the basin. I sealed the flange with plumbers putty, this did not seem to work so after a few attempts I opted for a silicone sealant and low and behold the same problem occurred! The leak...

Hey guys just a quick question. I currently have a standard pull cord in my bathroom but have recently changed my light to spots that are dimmable. Now I'm just wondering is it just a case of like for like replacement or do I need any other equipment like a convertor or something? Just...

Thanks for the reply mate. As I have the floor tracked and waste dug I wanted to run with normal tray but I am now debating on reverting to my original plan of a an easy plumb tray that would sort out a lot of problems I think but it just then feels that all the hard work in tracking the...

Firstly, hey guys. I'm new here but came across this site after searching the net for some answers to a few probs I've been having with the home improvements :x But I have read through a few things and decided to join so hope you don't mind. Can't say that I will be much help mind but I...