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I'm ripping out a bath and replacing with a shower. Need to get a shower enclosure. Only thing is whilst the most suitable enclosure is 1000mm X 700mm, that leaves a gap of 100mm as one of the walls is only 600mm. Do I have to buy some sort of customised enclosure or what is the fix for this?

Just after ordering some garden furniture made from Chinese Cherrywood (Prunus Pseudocerasus). How weatherproof is that in our climate?

I've started a little diy project - installing a solid fuel stove in place of an open fire. Have Taken out fireback. On the grounds that theres no such thing as a stupid question (and being that its far to serious not to be 100% sure), am I right in thinking that in the photos below, the two...

I want to put a cabin in the back garden and use it as an additional living space. I can run electric from the fuse box near the front door of the house - through the roof space to the cabin at the back. It will need to run tv/pc/fridge/lighting/probably an electic heater or two. Also, i will...

I am trying to work out a plan for constructing a planed log cabin in my back garden. It will be used as an independent living space - so I will need to connect to sewerage for waste/waste water from toilet/sinks/showe and have electric/water connections. If I put in a 15 cm strip foundation...

I have the BRE U-Value Calculator. However, there are still some basic materials that are not listed. Is there a list out there of the conductivity/resistance of basic building materials? Also, when it comes to lightweight/medium/dense concrete blocks, in what situations would you use one...

Earlier in the week I was trying to clear an airlock (ran out of oil) when I inadvertently 'adjusted' the pump pressure adjuster screw. By all accounts, if this is not set correctly, the boiler is liable to run very inefficiently. Does anyone know how I can determine the correct setting for...

I've been told that most (outdoor) wood stains dont really preserve the wood and are largely aesthetic. I know cresote would do the job but theres no way I am using that stuff. Is there any other substance out there that will fit the bill? Also, would be looking to spray this on with an...

My front door has been catching at the bottom (scraping against the metal frame plate) for the last couple of months. Its resulted in the door not closing flush at the bottom - so the seal isnt doing its job of keeping cold air out at the bottom. pic1 pic2 Is there any way of sorting this out?

When tiling my bathroom I couldnt get a seal like this -=>http://www.sealux.com/images/products/sealux%2015%20pro.jpg to fit due to the shape of the edge of the bath (it just wouldnt sit in when i tried to fit it). It seems my only option now is to seal between the tiles and bath with...

I want to setup a wall chasing contracting service and i'm in the process of ordering up the kit. If anyones familar with the equipment, I would be grateful if you could give your recommendations on which make/model you recommend. - Hammer Drill - Wall Chaser - Vacuum - Generator - which...

I have just moved into a new house and have realised that the extractor fan is situated on the ceiling and ends there..ie. its extracting water vapour into the loft space. This is against building regulations and I can get the builders back to put in a vent. However, before I do so, I want to...

Will be doing a snag list for my new house next week. Called round there the other day to measure up for an oven and I have a feeling the slot left by the kitchen people is far from standard. Slot: Height - 63cm (58cm to the bottom of chipboard wortop where hob slots up). Width - 56cm...

I have been shopping around for laminate flooring in anticipation of my house being signed over shortly. As i'm skint, I will be using this throughout the house (I know some of you would advise against - and understand why - but i'm up to my eyeballs in debt!). When it comes to shopping...

I am moving into a new house soon and I noticed in the hallway right next to the light switch, theres a small wire hanging out. I noticed this in a new building recently too - just wondered what this wiring is? Could it be that my house has been pre-wired for an alarm?

I am planning for a specific project that will involve converting a 40' shipping container into an office. As part of this project, I want to remove the doors at the front of the container and fit sliding doors - similar to the patio stlye sliding doors. I would be interested any...