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Thanks Noseall, sounds like you are advocating I replace tin sheets with tin sheets and redo the mortar flashing? GM

Hi, I need to replace the corrugated tin sheet roof on my lean-to wood shed. The old tin is off and the mortar flashing has come away too. I want to replace the tin with bitumen sheets but am not sure if a mortar flashing would be appropriate, or if I would have the skill to do it. I have seen...

Hi All, I need to cut a sheet of wooden flooring board around a large convex curve; any tips or ideas how I can make a template to mark the cut? Thanks in advance. GM

Hello Forum, I need to hang some shelves in my old house on a wall that is slightly off the perpendicular and would be greatful of some suggestions or advice on how achieve this with standard right angled brackets. The angle is only a few degrees sloping into the room but as a result obviously...

I was wondering if someone could give me an estimate as to how much I would expect to pay to have a room skimmed. The room measures 3.5m x 5.5m and the wall height is 2.3m; the ceiling does not need any work and we live in Devon. An estimate would be much appreciated so I can budget...

Hello, I am looking to buy a bench saw for some home DIY projects (various but requiring ripping a straight edge) and was hoping for some recommendations; I could also do with a chop saw and wondered if there was something that might do both jobs without compromising functionality too much? I...

Thanks footprints, Bought the kit you suggested and found the 1/2" 'Tantoflex' fitted like a glove, 10 minutes later and job done! Now I have beer, football, and happy wife. Oh and 169 washers I don't need :wink: Thanks again! GM

Hello, I'm trying to replace the washer on a dripping tap (Bensham) and have removed the old one which appears to be 1/2 Inch but can't get the replacement one back on as the hole in the middle appears to be a bit small and the washer itself too tall. Is there a simple trick to this that I'm...

Many thanks, gave it a good few flushes last night and it seems to have returned to normal.

Hello, I have a Saniflow on the toilet in my bathroom. It has started making it's noises for a long time (about 1 minute) after the flush? it sounds like this is the pumping out phase as it is the last part of the cycle? I'm not sure of the model but it has been in the property since I moved...