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    Large oval wire nails required

    Hi guys, anyone know where I can get some thick (as in 5-6mm) oval wire nails? I need 100ish mm long ones. It's for replacing some large standard nails I used on a job I'm not happy with! 😁
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    Best vapour barrier for bitumin/asphalt floor

    Hi folks, sorry if this is a daft question but no amount of Internet searching has answered it. I'm currently about to install a laminate floor in the dining room. The floor is bitumin/asphalt (the black, hard, rubbery stuff) and I want to do a proper job. I've decided to get the fibreboard...
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    Long (As in 7 feet long) Radiators?

    Anyone know where I can buy a really long radiator to replace the really old knackered one I've just taken off the wall? The one I've taken off is about 7 feet long (2133mm) Cheers
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    Can I saw the Newel drop flush? (understair wall build)

    Hi there, For my exciting summer project I'm planning on building a stud wall underneath the stairs to give us an extra storage room or possibly a drying room with a clothes dryer in. Here's a pic of the area: I'm fine on the studwall construction (although any tips are really...
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    What's this black rubber putty and how do I remove it?

    Hi folks, I'm currently sorting the living room and want to bring the original floorboards back to their former glory. They're in great nick apart from this bit in the corner that needs replacing with a couple of cut new planks. My question is what's the black stuff? It feels like...
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    Can I prime and paint over this?

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum and looking for some sound advice. I've just started stripping the wallpaper in our living room. Underneath is one coat of white paint and then bare plaster. As you can see from the pics, a lot of the white paint has come away with the wallpaper leaving the grey...
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