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    Laminated Floor Protection

    I have just had laminated flooring installed and I'm very happy with it. Looks great! The guy who installed suggested that at the local shop there is this solution which you put on the floor, like a wax solution but stronger, can be just put on the floor (I'm presuming you use a mop or...
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    Splitter or Amplifier

    I am having my house re-wired and currently have installed coax cables in 4 rooms. As the Sky dish is on the garage side, all of the cables will come to my new data comms cabinet where I will also have patch panels, etc. I don't know what I need to distribute Freeview chanels to the 4...
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    Wall Sander

    I am embarking on a journey to sand down my post wallpaper walls and I am wondering what sander would be a good pick? The walls are typical brick and mortar?? lol
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    CCS CAT5e Same as CCA CAT5e?

    I am just about to have my electrician put this in my house: And I just want to double check that it is what I think it is - CCA, cheap Chinese stuff. Am I correct?
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    Multiple BT Lines Over Single CAT5e To Patch Panel

    What is the best way for me to achieve this? I am wanting to connect a CAT5e cable from the master BT telephone socket to my patch panel. From what I understand it can be done by connecting the CAT cable straight into the master socket (punching in the cables into the socket) and then I...
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    Tap Measurements

    How can I measure my kitchen tap to replace it? Are the kitchen taps, or taps in general a standard size? I am looking at purchasing this tap: http://www.screwfix.com/p/h-c-counter-mounted-lever-deck-mixer-kitchen-tap/72038# but I am not sure if it will fit. Currently I have two...
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    Underlay vs Thicker Carpet

    Is a underlay a requirement, or can you get away with just having a thicker carpet?
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    Real or Not - DP Switched Twin Sockets

    Can someone please advise me if this worth a buy: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-x-SLIMLINE-DOUBLE-POLE-SWITCHED-TWIN-SOCKETS-/220951243878?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Electrical_Fittings_MJ&hash=item3371b86c66 As with anything on eBay, a pinch of salt is always required! :?
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    Ethernet CCA vs Copper Cable

    While Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) Ethernet cables are in some cases a third of the price of Copper cables, there is still this unsolved dilemma - Which cable is good for what and from what point do you decide which cable to go for? I have searched on here and through the internet, found a few...
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    Interchangeable different brand of drills & accessories?

    Hello First of all, I am new to the world of DIY! Hopefully you guys here at DIYnot can take me under your experienced and knowledgeable wing and guide me in future adventures to come. So my first question is this - I am looking at purchasing this: Ryobi 18V 8 Piece Kit and this Makita 101...
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