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    fence post spike - stupid question alert!

    Hi All, As the title says this may be a stupid question but I've got a garden arch which has 70mm x 70mm posts. I want to use a fence spike to secure it in the ground but can only find them in a 75mm x 75mm size? They've got the bolting mechanism to tighten but will that spike work...
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    Issue with Shower tile

    Hi All, I'm trying to cover up this lovely bit of plumbing (not mine!). Haven't a clue how to mask it, fill it, make it look better. Do I just slot a piece of tile in there? Fill it with filler or slot something over it? Any suggestions are much appreciated. Here's my pipe...
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    New front door needs painting

    Hi All, Just installed a new heavy timber, hardwood front door. (I know, not the best time of year to do it but had to wait for the right door at the right price!). Now I've got to paint the thing and I'm ashamed to say I haven't a clue what to do! I don't think it's ready primed but...
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    Setting sleepers

    Doing a small retaining wall in the garden. Making it out of sleepers, set on their side. it's only 60cms high and I'm setting them about 5cm down in the ground. My only worry is whether their weight will be enough to secure it? Or do I need a few batons behind or some of those mega long...
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    Knackered Portacabin

    Hello All, I've got a knackered portacabin in my garden. When the previous occupants put it down they set it on grass so it's sunk to ground level over the years and is rotting away. It's ok in general but the door has come off it and various walls are peeling away their paint/vinyl...
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