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Hi all Just after a bit of advice regarding the use of a membrane under a gravel drive. Im having my existing drive dug out next week and installing a gravel replacement but was wondering once its dug out, is it best to membrane all the area prior to compacting the type 1 and bedding the...

Hi I'm in the process of fitting a new bathroom and have to remove the floor tiles. Is there a specific method/tool to get em up as i have used tho flexi tile on wood adhesive when i originally put them down which has set like granite and they are proving to be a pain in the arse to get up...

Hi, I am in the process of fitting a new bathroom, swapping the existing rad for a towel heater and add a couple of small rads elsewhere in the house and thought that i would drain and flush the system while I'm at it. Unfortunately the plumber neglected to put a drain valve anywhere? Is there a...

Hi, Eight years ago we had a full rewire as part of our extension and in the kitchen we opted for six, two rows of three, recessed 240v gu10 spotlights. from the offset we seemed to get through a lot of halogen lamps and a couple of years back i decided to replace the lights with some better...

Hi Can anyone recommend a paint for painting below the dpc? Do people just use a bitumen paint or are there other alternatives? Kind regards Nat

Hello and what a great forum!! A few years ago we undertook a complete renovation of our 2 up 2 down semi and also added an extension, doubling the footprint and the bedrooms and as per 'Grand designs' et al my wife announced she was pregnant just as we started the project!! We hired local...