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Hi I am in need of someone who can turn 4/5 replacement stair spindles. They are approx 600mm long and made from 41mm blanks. Material not important as they will be painted. I am in Leeds (LS7) so was wondering if anyone knew of a company/person that could do this. Or alternatively...

Hi I am currently fitting a grohe frame for a wall hung pan and just had a couple of questions that I hope someone can help with 1. Aquapanel or Ply for boarding out in preparation for tiles 2. method of fixing boards to the frame, or should I make a timber frame and attach to this...

hi, just a quick question Would a Honeywell ST9100A Timer be suitable for controlling a 300W heating element for a dual fuel towel rad?? thanks Andy

Hi I am currently fitting a grohe frame for a wall hung pan and just had a couple of questions that I hope someone can help with 1. Aquapanel or Ply for boarding out in preparation for tiles 2. method of fixing boards to the frame, or should I make a timber frame and attach to this...

Hi Does anyone know if B&Q will have the 3 for 2 paint offer on anytime soon. Looking for a bit of insider knowledge! I need to buy a load of paint in the very near future and I know that as soon as I get it then the offer will be on the next week, which will annoy me no end! Cheers...

Hi I am building some cupboards on the bedroom, using ikea integral hinges. Just wondered if someone could tell me the distance to mount the hinges from the door edge. Using 18 mm MDF. Thanks Andy

Hello I am after advice on the best place to locate the distribution box to supply the lounge, kitchen/diner/lounge and bedrooms. It's a 3 storey semi plus cellar. I am presuming that the shorter the distance from the roof aerial to the distribution box would be best in terms of...

Hi I have to refix some small slate sections on some steps. They are vertical pieces only about 100mm tall to cover the stair riser (blockwork), and are purely cosmetic. Would mortar suffice?? I wasn't sure since slate has quite a smooth finish and whether it would adhere adequetly...

hi Just wanting to know what the recommended way forward is for insulating our roof - already an attic room, large 1900 semi. Currently stripped back, no felting, 50% torching intact (have removed what is loose) Plan 50mm insulation between rafters allowing 25mm air gap and 40mm...

Hi I am currently in the process of renovating my house (large 1900 semi) The internal ceilings have been taken down in readiness of insulating and reboarding. I have removed any loose torching from the underside of the tiles and am looking to repoint where necessary. My question is do...

hi just wondered if anyone could recommend a plumber in the leeds area - or indeed themselves if you're on here!! Looking for someone who is able to offer a full review of our system and suggest necessary improvements, rather than just an installer. Its a large 1900 semi but we have...

Hi I am fitting a clic/clac type waste (unslotted) to a basin mounted on top of a worktop in a bathroom. The back nut on the waste also secures the basin to the worktop. The threaded part is not long enough to take both the back nut and the compression nut for the waste pipe, so at the...

Hi just moved into a victorian semi (circa 1900), 4 bedrooms over 3 floors plus basement. I am wanting to get a periodic inspection report done so we can plan for eventually getting everything up to scratch - plus allowing provision for a future extension and garden/garage electrics. Just...

hi I'm no woodworking expert, and despite my best efforts, over time I think my blades are in need of some professional sharpening just to take them back to what they should be and give me a basis to work from Can anyone recommend either a local service in the leeds area or a postal...

hi, looking for some e-cut blades and also the semi-circular wood blades for my multimaster. Can anyone recommend where's cheapest to get them from, or if anyone makes compatible blades. They do seem a bit of a rip off, only got at xmas, so first time I've had to buy any replacements...

hi all I have been asked to strip down and refinish a monks bench. I am no expert on the process (don't worry, the owner is well aware of this) but have a few queries. So far I have just chemically stripped the centre of the top table part and sanded with 180 grit for a couple of...

hi, not sure if this is in the right section but here goes Looking to fit plaster coving in a bedroom of quite an old cottage. Although the ceilings are generally nowhere perfectly level/straight, there is one major hump in the ceiling about 18 inches long by 2 inches high at its maximum...

Am looking to get a stanley/bailey bench plane but was wondering which was the best one to start with. Am i right in thinking that a 4 1/2 or 5 would be the best allrounder. I don't make any fine furniture or anything like that!! - just for general DIY /basic woodworking tasks. Will...

hi my name's Andy and currently trading as a handyman in North Leeds as of 4 months ago - was previously doing accountancy, so a bit of a change!! I decided that I don't want to be in an office all day, and I'm very practical with above average common sense!! Business is picking up, but...

hi looking to buy a new set of masonary drill bits up to 10mm. I'm a handyman so do a fair bit of drilling in walls. The ones I have now seem to struggle in the brickwork of older houses. they are nothing special, just from a massive ryobi drill bit set, but came with a few of each size...