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I recently bought a Makita BHP453 cordless drill. it only came with one battery so I have been on the look out for a second one. although this isn't my first Makita drill, it is my first Makita drill with a lithium ion battery. do I need to make sure I buy a genuine Makita battery or will I be...

I recently bought 12 15ft lengths of regularized 4x2 timber. some will be used to build a new stud wall and some will be used to baton a ceiling, it has a curve at one end so I am going to baton it with 4x2 and then plasterboard and skim the ceiling. I picked the 4x2 for a reason, because that...

Hi all I have a job to do for a friend. being a friend, I don't want him to think I am ripping him off (even though he knows I would never do that to him or anyone else for that matter) I don't want to charge him the earth but I also don't want to charge less as to make it not worth my time...

apologies if this has already been asked. I know that on building/construction sites that all power tools have to be 110v or battery, but what if you are working in some one's house, do the same rules apply? for example, could I use a 240v drill and paddle mixer or would they have to be 110v...

I am relatively new to plastering so this is something I am unsure of. I have a 3/4 bag of board finish that was left over after my daughters room was plastered a few months ago. I was going to use it to plaster the ceiling in our utility room but I am not sure if the plaster will still be...