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Hi All, Next project is getting the bathroom done and to try and break up the square room, we're considering a feature wall similar to below. Plan is to create a stud wall maybe 1000x100mm in the centre of the existing wall to tile differently and hang the vanity on, and we are considering LED...

Hi All, I am trying to change the handles on two uPVC doors. I've removed the handles fine but the spindle does not slide out, it's almost as if it's integrated with the locking mechanism rather than an additional part, or is there something else I'm missing? I'd leave the original spindle in...

Hi All, We're doing some work in a house and ideally wanting to install a vertical radiator in the kitchen as currently it has nothing. Ideal space for it at one end of the room where previously used to be a central fireplace. The chimney and everything else has all been removed apart from the...

Fixing up the insulation in the loft of a property we recently moved into it, as it's patchy at best. Original intention was 100mm mineral wool between then joists then 200mm laid perpendicular. I'm wanting to include some flooring for storage rather than any footfall traffic, so raising the...

Hi All, We have two internal oak doors with clear glazing but ideally we want them with satin/obscure/sandblasted glass. Removing the glass is a bit tricky as it's likely to split the slips around the glazing, and no one seems to be able to sandblast the glass while it's in situ due to the...

Hi All, Having always lived in new and newer builds with solid floors, I'm not as familiar with best course of action for the following. Early 1970s detached house with suspended timber floor. We've recently insulated it with mineral wool between the joists from below. The missus has decided...

Hi All, Planning to lay some laminate flooring on the ground floor of the house, concrete base and house is 5 years old. Has anyone any advice about underlay with the aim of making it sound as solid as possible? Should I go for 2mm or 5mm expanded foam, or cork with a moisture proof layer...