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I'm looking to get a power saw for general DIY / woodworking use, and am a little confused as to the different types of power saws available. Firstly, what is the difference between a "Mitre Saw", a "Compound Mitre Saw" and a "Radial Arm Saw" ?? And what are the advantages of these over a...

Hi I am thinking of buying a table saw for general diy use. I have found one that is within my budget, which is the SIP 03121. Has anyone any experience with this table saw? Is it worth the money (£110), or should it be avoided? Also, I've been reading on here that it is dangereous...

Can anyone please advise me how to stop the bathroom ceiling turning black around the edges. I believe it's caused by the damp air, even though we have a small extractor fan and regurlarly leave the window open. Every time we wipe it off and paint over it, it comes back after a few months...

Hi We have just had new new stair spindles and handrails installed, amd I'm looking to stain them a nice oak colour. I've looked at all the stains in the shops and am a little confused as to which is best. Has anyone any experience with the Ronseal Perfect finish varnish (comes with a pad...

Hi I've been reading rave reviews on this forum for the Cloud9 Cumulus 11mm carpet underlay. Can this be used on stairs, or is it too thick? Also, does it wear well for high access areas such as staircases? Many Thanks for your help.

Hi I am looking for a decent sander that doubles as a detail sander and orbital sander. I recently bought a Black and Decker 4 in 1 multi sander (KA270k), but had to take it back as the "detail" point kept coming off (it's velcro'd on - just like the sanding sheets). Just turning it on...

Hi This weekend I attempted to remove the paint from our stair strings, back to bare wood. I used a heat gun, which got through 2 layers of paint, but didn't budge the last coat - a white coat. I then tried Nitromors, which got through the same 2 layers, but even this didn't touch this...

Hi I need to buy a ladder that will help me decorate my halls, stairs and landing, but will also let me use it as an extension ladder for clearing out the guttering / painting the eaves. Anyone know of such a ladder in existance? Thanks

Hi I'm looking at building a workbench for my garage, and wanted to include an electric saw of some kind built into/around it. I will be looking at making a few cabinets, tables etc as a bit of a hobby. What are the advantages of a table saw over a miter saw? I can only afford to buy one...

Hi We have a gas fireplace that has a round metal flue coming out through the brickwork to the outside. Underneath this flue, the brickwork has been stained (possibly by the heat). It's now a dirty brown colour, which looks like someone has set fire to it. Does anyone know how I can get...

Can anyone suggest anywhere I could get some small fencing? I'm after the type that is made up of small wooden posts that have rope threaded through them. The posts I've seen in other peoples gardens have a 45 degree cut at the top, and stand about 2 feet high. The rope loops through a...

Hi We have a number of roses in our garden (labels state they are patio roses and climbing patio roses). The climbing one has got really tall , and has begun to bend over - possibly on the verge on snapping. Can I prune it whilst it's flowering? It's covered in flowers at the moment, but...

Hi Just had a shaver socket installed in the bathroom, but it buzzes constantly whenever anything (shaver, toothbrush) is plugged into it. Is this normal? Is this anything to worry about? Thanks

I need to turn off the HOT water in our house. We have a cylinder in an airing cupboard and standard (not combi) boiler downstairs. Where do I find the tap to turn off the hot water. Buggered if I can find it. :oops: Thanks

Hi I have recently had a plumber in to fit a new bathroom suite and install an outside tap. Since he's been, the hot water pressure seems to have dropped by some degree. The cold supply is fine. The plumber said that the new tap I had in the bathroom has a disc in it or something...

Breezer You very kindly answered a post of mine some time ago, with reference to my Hotpoint Aquarius washer Dryer leaking from the dispenser drawer. You suggested that I call Hotpoint, as you said there was a "kit" available to solve the problem (as it was quite a common problem). I...

Just had a new bathrrom installed. Electrician was employed by the plumber to install a new shaver socket, light/fan above the shower and new ceiling light. Is this work certifiable by the new part P? If so, is there something I need to get from the electrician or it is all taken care of at...

Anyone know if "double shaver sockets" exist? (Not the ones where one slot is 230v and the other 110v - I need both to be 230v). If so, any idea where? Thanks

Hi In the process of decorating the bathroom. They was quite a bit of black on the ceiling, caused by moisture in the room. I have painted over it with 2 coats of paint, and I can still see the black through the paint. What can be done about this? I was using standard emulsion. Would...

Hi I have a 25kg large wooden framed mirror that I need to hang on the wall. I've browsed the web to see the best way to hang this thing, but have generally drawn a blank. Does anyone know the best way to hang it? One suggestion I read about was using something called a Z-Bar. This...