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So I have bit the bullet and ordered everything I need to create a base for my new shed. However I am a bit worried I may have ordered to much "Grando Tarmc to dust" https://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-grano-dust-bulk-bag/165422_BQ.prd Each bag is about a 1 tonne and I have ordred 2. The...

ok so finally I have decided to lay a foundation my self using this method: I have calculated for my Garden I need 3.1 Meters by 3.95 Meters and will use 95 slabs 400x400. I am going to this 6mm to dust https://www.diy.com/departments/tarmac-grano-dust-bulk-bag/165422_BQ.prd I will need...

I need to build a foundation for a 11 X 8 Plastic shed. I don't plan to put anything particularly heavy in it. However I do plan to put a lawn mower and my bikes in there. I plan to concrete in place a ground archer for the bikes. The shed is in a closed if garden with 7 foot high fence which...

Ok thanks, by the way, is it possible for a DIY'er to create an account online with Travis Perkins? it seems to be asking for an account number?

I need 2426KG of Ballast to make some concrete however Wickes only have it as 10sqm to 50mm depth is it possible to convert this into KG?

Yes I think your right

Hello I have ordered a new Keter 8 X 11 plastic shed, and plan to keep one or two of my push bikes in it. I plan to secure them via a Gold Secure ground anchor. However the shed will need a base, I am considering making a concrete slab my self by ordering the cement and other bits and mixing...

I have ordered a new plastic 8 foot by 11foot shed to replace my old wooden one which was falling apart. The existing foundation isn't too bad but it's not big enough it is about 7 foot by 10foot. I assume I can get a builder in to build a wooden mould and lay another layer on top? Only issues...

I have managed to get the chissel bit stuck inside the breaker any ideas how to get it out? Usually there is a bit you pull to release it but that is jammed stuck.

No it's a thermostatic mixer type shower on the other wall. I think i will just replace the fan like for like will be easier.

It's in Zone 2 in bathroom

Hello I want to change my existing low voltage bathroom fan https://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-xf100lvt-sc-10w-bathroom-extractor-fan-with-timer-white-12v/14750#product_additional_details_container my question is do I have to replace the transformer? or are they interchangeable with different...

Hello So I plan to install a new shed probably plastic 8foot by 6 foot where the old existing shed use to be. A few things to note the concrete is not 100% level however it is not far off see pics. There are some slabs around the edge how ever some are broken and there are gaps. The ground...

Hello So all I am trying to do so make a 45 Degree bevel cut? to some 12mm MDF This guy makes it look so easy When I do it the gigsaw starts shaking so much I can't keep it in a straight line... Would it be any easier to use a circular saw? any tips why is it shaking so much? Cheers

I see them on B&Q website but the teeth look large on them will they cut MDF smooth ?

Ok I shall just leave it where it is I would rather it was safe.

So I have a vanity unity in my bathroom with a 2 pin shaver socket. I use that to charge my Philips Shaver https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0728K88K9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Which takes up a lot of space on my sink as the cable won't stretch to far. No problem I...

Hello I was going to buy this shoe rack from Amazon, but I thought may I can make my self. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JDLB7HH?pf_rd_r=M5Z09TD76F43CWCFD744&pf_rd_p=e632fea2-678f-4848-9a97-bcecda59cb4e I am a basic DIY'er I have a jigsaw however i'm not going to lie I do find it hard...

It is one like this https://www.wickes.co.uk/Manrose-Flexible-Cooker-Hood-Kit---150mm-x-1-5m/p/167648... Will this kind of vent stop cold air coiming thru?

======= Hi thanks, for this the airflow fans look very nice but sadly outside my budget. I believe the fan is zone 1. There is a transformer outside the bathroom which the Electrician fitted when I moved in. I may just get this...