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Hi, We're looking to build a frame out from the wall to create a built in sliding door wardrobe. Most of the frame will be running in the same direction as the floor and ceiling joists so I'm unsure of the best way to attach the top support beam. It's unlikely that there will be joists in the...

Has anyone used the scraper attachments for the Bosch GOP? There seems to be a rigid and flexible version available. Just wondering on the suitability for scraping textured paint/plaster from a wall. We have artex all over the house but in the extension while similar in appearance it seems...

Hi, We have what looks like artex on the walls of an extension in our house. It's thin though, about 1mm thick and peels away using a scraper. I'm unsure if it's artex or something else. What is odd is the white powdery residue behind it. This needs wiping/washing down to remove it from...

Hi, I am about to remove an old cast iron gas pipe running under the upper floor of our 30s house. It's all been disconnected from the gas mains so I just need to take it out and can then fix the floor boards that we're bouncing on it. Will I need to look at strengthening the joists due...

I live in a 30s semi with a traditional lathe and tile roof. The inside ceiling of the loft has felt between the ceiling joists, covering the back side of the tiles. We get a lot of stuff blowing into the loft space as the felt is in need of replacement. I was thinking of screwing some thin...

Hi, In a bit of a dilemma. I have a dewalt DC759KA drill driver. It's been great but I've moved to a 30s build house and it's brick walls everywhere so thinking of getting a new combi drill to replace this one as it's pretty hard going drilling into the walls. Screwfix have an offer on...