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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...

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'?

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

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

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

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?

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...

I am after some advice. I have recently bought a new house with an old back boiler. My initial plans were to change the boiler for a new traditional gravity fed system or a combi. When my plumber came to have a look he said it was the old single pipe system (this has been confirmed by another)...

I am in the process of removing painted on woodchip from my bedroom. The plaster underneath seems fairly sound, but not 100% flat - dints etc. I am unsure whether to get the whole room skimmed or spend a lot of time filling/sanding which I would prefer but would I get good results? :?: There...

In the new year plan to rip out my old back boiler and replace with a combi to allow removal of airing cupboard etc in small bathroom as am having this done as well. When plumber looked round he recommended changing all pipework to rads as it is on a single pipe system and change to a 2 pipe...

I have recently bought an Edwardian home, and after heavy rain get damp patches appearing around the base/sides of the chimney breast. These dry out after about 1 day. The fire is a living flame gas. The chimney passes through bedroom above and there are no problems there. Anyone have any...