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    Cutting wooden floors

    I will be laying air condition beneath floorboards soon. I will need to buy a saw to cut the floorboards. Would appreciate help from members on the best saw for the task. I presume a circular saw is best, also which is the best way to do it. Thank you
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    Core Drills

    I bought a TCT core drill (70mm) from Screwfix and a Diamond core cutter from a local tool shop, also 70mm. Using a Toshiba 850 watt drill, on drill action only, ( not hammer) I burnt the diamond core drill going through two bricks. Where did I go wrong ?? Was the drill speed too high...
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    Core Cutters

    I use core cutters , usually 80mm Dia . My question is: The heavy duty drill I use only has hammer action. Is it safe to use a core cutter in a hammer action, or does this damage the core cutter.
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    Woodworm

    Ive discovered woodworm rot in my floorboards and also some in the loft. I live in a bungalow. I am worried How is the best way to eradicate. There are small pockets......... Any advice appreciated
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    Pine ceiling

    Ive put up a new pine ceiling in my kitchen. Because of the unevenness of the ceiling I find that there are a few conspicuous gaps showing. I need to fill these in somehow. Im wondering what is the best product to use for this. I thought maybe decorators caulk, but as this is white, ( I...
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    Water Softener

    A freind of mine wants to fit a water softener in his house at the main stop cock. I am thinking of the salamander. Would members know of any suitable products ?
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