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Hi, I'm replacing the external half cill on a number of sash and case windows and would like to know how feasible it is to join them to what's left of the existing (internal) cills given I've removed rotten wood from them as well. The amount of wood removed varies but I would have a gap of...

I've prepped an old cast iron bath to repaint (too much disturbance to replace it) and wonder if anyone here can recommend a paint to use and, ideally, a cheap sprayer - only likely to be used for this job?

Hello, we've got a new Bosch washing machine that has been in use free-standing for a few months now. The instructions state it must be fixed to the floor and I'm about to do so but just want to check re the fixings. Instructions state to use these holding brackets but they look like...

Ground floor flat in shared tenement (Scotland), soil pipe shared with three flats above. Someone is flushing stuff that's not meant to be flushed and it sometimes causes a blockage at the bottom of the stack where sewage from above backs up into our toilet (and overflows into the bathroom -...

Help avoid another diy disaster - please! :cry: I'm belatedly seeking help with applying lime putty which I've been using for patching on old lime-rendered walls (tenement flat in Scotland) but have not managed to avoid cracking in the finish. The latest attempt is a fire opening which...

Hi, I've got some wall cabinets from a previously installed kitchen to fit. The cabinets come with Camar fittings as per the pic but I didn't think to ask for the bits they attach to. I'm tempted to find a way to screw through the fittings as they seem very solid (going into brick wall...

Hello, is it possible to convert a standard tall kitchen cupboard to pullout (pullout shelves attached to door)? The cupboard is 600mm wide. I'd like to fit basket shelves and it's likely they'll weigh quite a bit when full. A common size for pullout larders online is 300mm so I wonder if...

Hello. Will lime putty adhere ok to smooth stone? I'm getting a fireplace opening ready to fit a stove and both sides are smooth stone.

I've stripped a lime plaster/lath ceiling back to 9x3 joists and will be replacing with 12.5 Fireline tapered board then taping (it won't be skimmed). The joists are centred at 18" but I'd like to double-board it. Should I fit noggings(?) or will two layers of 12.5 Fireline be ok on the 18"...

Hi there, I work for a charity that will be moving to new premises later this year. We will be looking to install a new phone system but, as we don't have in-house expertise (I'm the closest as I work in IT), we need to ask around for suggestions so I thought I'd try here. So, would you be...

Hello, we're removing wooden floorboards in a bathroom to get it ready for tiling. The tiler recommended 18ml ply when he came to price the job but wasn't aware that we would like to install an electric heat mat. I spoke to him briefly today and he reckoned 6ml would be required for the...

Hello, we're going for a Whirlpool Pool bath but are stuck on deciding the best shower to use with it. We are hoping to fit a thermostatic recessed control with three outlet diverter (we've seen one in a Bristan catalogue but some last-minute confusion now as it doesn't tally with the same...

Hello, I have a number of windows to restore in an old flat. The windows have not had a lot done to them over the years and, whilst the pulleys appear to be working ok, I'd like to replace where possible, especially if they're in the state below but... How would I get them out if the...

Would you be able to tell from the pic what I'm doing wrong?

This flat looks like it's not had much done to it in the past 50 years (at least). There's no central heating (most rooms have an open fire) and it may need to be rewired. Lead piping will need to be replaced (new plumbing throughout I expect). No structural survey has been carried out but...

Hello, I've taken some old T&G flooring boards from a skip to use for a floor in a small room (10m) in an old cottage. Current flooring is 18mm chipboard but the boards are 28mm x 135mm so I need to lose around 10mm on the boards - maybe slightly less as the room was carpeted. I don't know...