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Forgot to add that bit. Two local firms interested

so Kirsty and Phil make it look easy decide on having an extension and it gets built. I don’t seem to be making any progress. We want quite a simple extension on the back of our bungalow. It will be single story brick with a wooden gable end and 2 bifold of 3m each on one side. Complications...

thanks angel boy, this was sort of what I was thinking. woody, I guess the best advice I can give you is, if you have nothing sensible to say, say nothing. I did not say anything about planning and the loft conversion, I just used the word approval, by which I meant comply with building regs.

Hi All, Previously we had our loft converted to a usable space, we did not get planning etc. as we knew it would be refused due to head height etc. I did get an architect to look at what we did and give advice and he said that although safe etc. due to dimensions we would not be able to get any...

It is a puma potterton, which rules should be read is there a link. I now know that steam sets it off. We are not professional landlords and just trying to do the right thing. It is a Potterton Puma boiler from memory- old but fully serviced and seems to be reliable

Hi we rent out my wife's old house. We were advised that all rooms with boilers and fires needed a carbon monoxide alarm. I bought a couple and installed. Last week the tenant called to say the bathroom one had gone off. As the gas boiler is in the bathroom I advised to isolate and called...

So, think as I have said before I have made a staircase which I am very proud of. I am now removing the ply treads and risers and replacing with oak boards which I am reconditioning. The boards (3/4 thick) need to be nailed to some 2inches thick pine stringers. Obviously as oak boards they...

Thanks for the advice

Morning. I am making some more treads for my stairs, I bought a round over router bit, but as I see it there are two things I am not happy with 1.I have to make a pass on top and bottom of the wood 2.I end up with a line down the middle. See photos Can anyone share a link to a bit that would...

Hi. I have been looking at the sure set website tonight as I quite fancy a resin bound drive way. At the moment I just have stone with out much base so I quite like the look of the sure cell base which is interlocking plastic. What would be the generic name for such a base? Has anyone any...

I am just about to put in a couple of double glazing units in some wood frames. The below is an extract from the supplier, I have had a look in B and Q/toolstation/screwfix this arvo, and I can only find linseed putty, it clearly states not to use this. I can only find the Arboflex online...

So I have been thinking today, the value of tools in my shed passes the Insurance value. It is an 8ft x16ft wooden shed with glass windows down one side. I know there isn't a hugh amount I can do but what recommendations would you make to secure it a bit better Camera? Locks? Alarms? An...

Hi where did you source your window units

After a few quotes of way more than I was expecting i have decided to replace my windows my self. I am a competent diyer if I do say so myself. The glass units are in wooden frames and I have measured the current units at 10 to 11mm thick. With tape and beading that is about the widest I can...

A bit more reading on line and I found the attached. I think the outfeed table is a little too low. I Will have another go tomorrow

Hi, I purchased a dodd planer table saw for 20 quid off eBay, a few belts later and I think I have a bargin of a machine. I need some advice though. When planing all is fine until I reach the last couple of inches. As the picture shows. Both sides of the rotor the table is adjustable, but I...

So, you may remember my previous thread about routing, I managed to achieve a really nice panel effect in the end, routing 3mm groves every 120mm. No I have the hang of it I want to create a rounded edge on some 18mm Mdf sheets. Been looking on the web and I am a bit confused by what bit need...

Prefect many thanks

Hi, I have finished dry lining and taping a room, just need to finish the corners. I am a bit confused, which type of bead to use, the mesh type or the more solid. I haven't got loads to do so cost isn't an issue.

Lucid,don't get so excited, I have quite a lot on at the moment, planning to get pics etc tomorrow. Glad you take such an interest though