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Try probing the stones with the wrong end of a rake or hoe handle, or a bamboo cane, to establish where its at its deepest. If its deepest nearest the house (presuming car is front wheel drive) then reverse it in at a slight slant - that should do the trick. ( god you must really love this...

Depends what gauge it is - the worst that can happen is the pressure of the stones will make little holes in it. If you get any weeds later, stick some more poly down - it's as cheap as chips. Regards J

Like dextrous, go for it. Going to be bl**dy cold on the feet in autumn/winter months! Just make sure to secure the shed to the paving slabs to stop it moving in high wind. Personally, I would set some screwed rod in concrete and bolt the shed down. Do so outside the shed, it will be easier and...

Yep, I was afraid of that! There's so much work on the house and what with turning a barn into a woodworking shop, this might just go near the bottom of the list. Thanks for your comments J

I'm sure in your heart of hearts that you know the best way is to dig it out, put in hardcore ...well basically do a proper job. Being realistic, I guess time is short and you may have a restricted budget. I you put down paving slabs and the the ground is soft then the weight of the car...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes...... well I already have two veg plots. There's a big shrub bed to go in, but that will only put a small dent in the 'lawn' Regards J

Have I got this wrong? Are the sheets on your property? (I thought they belonged to 'next-door' If the latter, then it's there responsibility to shift them - although if left where they are, they are doing no harm to anyone. I had some on the roof of an old (and I mean OLD) garden loo...

Greetings from France. I have a garden of just under 4,000 square metres. There are quite a few trees around, although favouring one side, the rest is 'herbe des vaches' (cow grass.) Now this doesnt look to bad if you keep on top of it with the mower, but the Brit in me wants better grass...

Hi Alex, Your terminology confuses me .......concrete blocks (or paving slabs?) What are you going to use the shed for? i.e. simply storage of garden equipment/tools or a workshop/potting shed? The above questions relate to the answers to be given, so look forward to your reply...

Asbestos corrugated sheeting as far as I can tell from your picture. We used to sell the same in the builders merchants I worked for. One should not panic over this, as the risk comes from the dust when broken or cut. Theres loads of advice for your neighbour to dispose of available on the...

Une mille mercis Thanks so much for your detailed instructions. With so much on a long list of 'to-dos', not necessarily large projects, one gets to the point of no see the wood for trees. This has given me both a solution and focus. Once again Thanks Jim Martyn

left out 'good' after the b****y ......:-)

Thanks guys (Stuart also sorted my lintel probs) On the French drain front...... I'm sure this wasn't suggested because right round the house is a 4 - 5" thick concrete path. Seems to me, if I cut of the decorative rendering (no tears shed over that), replace with hydraulic lime, then...

Thanks Stuart45 and all others SORTED! Its about 3 months down my work list of essentials, and includes many of SWMBO's "I've had an idea" or "Can you just...." Sure you all have been there!!! Is there any end????? (Don't answer that, cos if there isn't, I don't wanna know.) Regards...

Casting in situ for me is actually in place above the opening - not casting 'on-site' and then having to lift in place. I am assuming that you method refers to the 'on-site' method? Jim

For Cynthia43 Beware! All new houses and any rewired old ones will be wired with the new French wiring system using 3 core (wire) cable like (but not exactly the same) as the UK type. The old french system had an earth that led to a copper/bronze spike buried in the ground (so I...

For Cynthia43 Beware! All new houses and any rewired old ones will be wired with the new French wiring system using 3 core (wire) cable like (but not exactly the same) as the UK type. The old french system had an earth that led to a copper/bronze spike buried in the ground (so I...

Can anyone help out there? I have a solid wall (530mm) made from local stone with lime mortar. The exterior is faced with a rendering, which I suspect is a cement rendering put on with a tyrolean and not a lime based product which would allow the wall to 'breath' (But not positive.) The base...

Thanks Stuart, I assume the hole made for pouring in the mix is shielded at an angle so that its higher than the lintel top? Presumeably one knocks the resulting spur of with a trowel? Sorry about the jitters but its my 1st one. Thanks in advance Regards Jim

Hello from a newbie living in France. Can you guys help me with the correct mix of concrete for casting in-situ lintels? I know than I need to place reinforcing rods 1 to 11/2 ins above the base of the casting mould. Haven't figured out the pouring aperture yet although my SDS drill on...