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Hi all, I have a knackered old victorian fireplace which I would like to restore. Its fairly standard in that there is cast iron insert with movable hood, tiles up the side. Marble effect slate suuround and mantle which has split in two!! OK questions are: - Stripping the insert - I...

Hi, I'd like to make a wooden step ladder and was wondering if there is pre grooved timber available which can be used for the steps/rungs. Ideally the section would look something like this: Dimensions would be ~100mm wide and ~25mm deep. Also which concealed joint should I...

Hi, I'd like to insulate between my rafters with something which is lightweight, easy to install and cheap. I'm hoping to use my loft as storage/hobby room. The depth of the rafters is approximately 75mm. The total area to be covered is approximately 20m2. I'm currently considering...

Hi, I'd like to install a window in the gable end wall of our attic see below: It only single leaf brick work at this level. Which lintel type should I go for steel or concrete? Would one of these cut to size do the job...

Hi, I have an external brick wall which I intend to render: As you can see it is in a poor state and has been previously painted. I have knocked off all the loose paint and will re-point. My question is how do I prepare the wall to render for good adhesion do I need to consider...

Hi all, A bit of background: I live in a 1905 house with a combined system I have a stack in the yard which is usually clear The yard and surrounding area is paved The corner of the yard has a blossom tree in it, diameter ~0.4m There are no manholes, inspection chambers, or rodding...

Hi, I'm after 2 No 2m lengths of planed timber to pack out a frame. The section need to be 86*104mm. What would be the cheapest way of obtaining this as I assume this is a very non standard size and would need to be built up maybe 43*104 or 52*86. Thanks.

Hi, I've just ordered 2 standard doors which I hope to use as internal french doors. I think the doors are engineered pine. My question is how should these doors be paired should I try to rebate both or should I use a pair maker. If rebating how would I go about doing this properly, is...

Hi, Does anyone where I could buy the following door in 27" (686mm) width? http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9274018&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=redcliffe&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1196110365197&isSearch=true Thanks, J

Hi, I intend to replace an improvised Yorkshire light over a doorway. I've skethed what it might look like in section. I plan to buy pre-rebated timber for the top and two sides, the bottom of the frame will be square in section so rainwater can spill over the beading. Does...

Hi, I intend to replace an improvised Yorkshire light over a doorway. I've skethed what it might look like in section. I plan to buy pre-rebated timber for the top and two sides, the bottom of the frame will be square in section so rainwater can spill over the beading. Does...

Hi, I'm hope to sand my floorboards in my hall and morning room and I have a few questions. The combined area is 18m2. The boards are all decent quality and quite smooth already. There are quite a few paint marks on the boards, and the gaps are quite small, <2mm. In the morning room part of...

Hi, I'm hope to sand my floorboards in my hall and morning room and I have a few questions. The combined area is 18m2. The boards are all decent quality and quite smooth already. There are quite a few paint marks on the boards, and the gaps are quite small, <2mm. In the morning room part of...

Hi, Wonder if anyone knows how to make or obtain the encircled part of the door shown below: Thanks, yoocan

Hi, I have a sound wooden window frame with a single pane of glass in it on the ground floor. The dimensions are ~1mx1m for the main window and ~0.5mx1m for the opening light. The rebate is ~18mm deep, for the main window and ~16mm for the light. I would like to replace the two single panes...