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Hi, Hoping to get a bit of advice on fixing landing stair parts to an existing floor. First question to get out the way - does the base rail need to be mortised into the two newel posts? (Pic 1) Second - how is best to fix the base rail to the floor boards? Or is it only fixed to the...

Hi, I have some Oak skirting boards to fit over the weekend. I'd like to screw these in, however I'm a bit lost when it comes to hiding/filling the countersinks. I don't have a pillar drill, which seems to be mandatory to use plug cutters - so I'm not sure how to go about filling these holes...

I have the following area which I'd like to get some Richard burbidge parts to have a go at filling with a nice landing (on the last pic running from the right hand section wall to the stair case) Having gone through the RB design thing it came up with me needing a complete newel post, 14...

I have removed old mouldy sealant from around the bath and discovered that the gap around is inconsistent. Parts are very close with little to no gap but other areas the gaps are big (about 10mm) What can I do ? Or is it just a case of using sealant with a massive cut?

Hi, I have a pretty horrendous bannister that I'd like to do something with. See pics below ... can I get away with applying some Zinnser 123 after washing it - then apply satinwood? Or do I have to strip it down and start from scratch with it?

Hi, I have stripped a load of very heavy/thick grade lining paper (which was painted also) off the walls of my new house, and would like a bit of advice on the state of the walls underneath. No plaster has crumbled or cracked, so I *think* it's in decent condition .. however it looks like the...