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I've put tapered edge plasterboard up in my new conservatory and filled the joins and corners with jointing compound. I now want to start to decorate - plasterboard primer first, then emulsion. My question is - how long do I need to let the jointing compound dry for before put the primer on...

Does it matter if you use the 'mesh' type or 'plate' type anglebead for making external corners on plasterboard. I'm not skimming the whole surface, I'm joining tapered ends (and corners). Wickes seem to sell the mesh ones for 'plaster' and the plate type for plasterboard. I can't see why...

I want to do the electrics for a conservatory I have just finished builing. Our house is new and on the consumer unit we have a dedicated switch for 'Con supply' i.e. conservatory supply. Sure enough, by the patio door that goes through to the newly built conservatory, we have a blanking...

I'm putting up my own conservatory. Brickwork is completed and within the next couple of weekends the framework/panels will be up and I'll need to do the lead flashing. Not done this before and looking for some guidence. I have a angle grinder with 'mortar rake' disc to cut the mortar out of...

I need a new drill for DIY applications. Tired of struggling with my £30 wickes special that loses grip on bits when going through brickwork and won't punch small HSS bits through metal lintels. Would a more expensive drill make a big difference? I'm thinking something like the Ryobi ERH-650V...