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Hi all Could anyone let me know if this is a good idea please? We have been renovating our house and have got around to the windows. Everyone else in the area has upvc windows, we have quite nice hardwood double glazed units that still seem to be operating ok. The paint is starting to...

Hi all My grandparents house has very poor security and they have asked me to have a look at their front door, there have veen a few break ins in the area lately. They have a 1950s (I think) house, the front door is solid wood inside a small porch. Either side of the door are too very...

Hi all I have found your knowledge invaluable in the past. I am thinking of boarding my loft for a bit of extra storage, nothing more no lights, sockets etc. I am a little worried about the strength of the joists, they look very sturdy and it is a solid 1930s built house. The reason I...

Hi all As the latest part of my diy adventure is to lay a new floor. I was wondering, do I need a screed or can I get a suitable mix of concrete to allow me not to have one. I have put down insulation, dpm and 100mm hardcore, I have 150mm left to play with. I cant decide whether to order...