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Thanks for that - will have a look

which kitchen design programme do you use?

Hi, I am thinking of converting my 1906 house loft for storage etc. There is no underlay to the tiles but roof generally in good condition. I would like to insulate and maybe plasterboard just to make clean but am not sure of the implications of condensation etc. I have looked at the triso...

thanks - will get sweep booked and seehat he says

Hi there, my 1906 house has in the past had gas fires fitted - these have now been disconnected. We are planning to replace the fireplaces/fires with reclaimed surrounds and grates. I think the chimneys may need relining due to the amount of debris that comes down them - bits of brick etc. Is...

Hi, Am going to be changing a fire and fireplace in m front room. What do I need in terms of grate/back = do I just change the front, will the new fit in the hole that is left? - am a complete beginner if you havent realised!!

I am thinking of building an outdoor office/log cabin. Has anyone any experience of this or would it be easier to buy a 'kit'?

thanks for that - what about the floor - I guess there is no DPM in that and I would obviously want a floor finish/carpet or similar? :?: would i need to do anything about ventilation to the roof. currently it is joists that need replacing with rotten ply and then felt. also any ideas about...

I am thinking of converting an old dark room in my garden into an office. It is a single brick construction with concrete floor. I know the roof/windows/doors need sorting but how am i best getting it 'habitable' ie warm/not damp etc. Any ideas would be welcome! Thanks in advance

thanks for the advice - will be sanding/painting this weekend!

thanks for that - its for a new system and as they dont have all the sized I require am using them in connection with some Stelrad rads so sounds like will be a good match. Was thinking of getting TRVs etc from there as well.

has anyone used any screwfix radiators, as looknig around they seem to be the best prices I can find? :?

thanks for that - bathroom is a straight swap and changing old lead bath waste and there is an old system to take out.

I have a large 3 bed edwardian semi and am going to have a new central heating system installed for various reasons. We want a condensing combi ad will need 11 rads. When he looked round plumber said 2 weeks work for 2 men. The plumber has also inc in his price for changing the bathroom suite...

I have stripped the bay of my bedroom and below the window the wall is thin ply wood - is this OK to skim over when the resto of the room is done? Thanks

thanks - will update as to how I get on!

The previous owners of my house have had the doors dipped and re-hung but they are in need of some TLC. the beads are loos and needs filling/sanding/finishing etc. Anyone tried this/any tips?

thanks for that - have come to the chimney breast which deff needs plastering so I'm thinking may as well get the whole thing done!

thanks for that. would it be best to re skim the walls - any idea why it would have been applied in the first place?

I have just started to strip some woodchip wallpaper from the walls of my 1906 house and behind it is what seems to be a bitumen paint which is mostly coming off on the back of the paper. What preparation will I need to skim the walls or fill/paint. It is only on 1 external wall which I think...