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    Threaded inserts

    Sorry, I should have been more clear. These are the legs I am trying to fit. There are 8 holes in the top rail on each. Are inserts still the way to go?
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    Threaded inserts

    Hi, I have a lovely new 40mm thick sapele tabletop and want to use threaded inserts to attach the metal legs. Can anyone recommend the best inserts to use with hardwood? They need to be M8x30mm. Thanks
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    Speaker cone pushed in

    As above, use a hoover. They are only dust caps anyway.
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    Garden Pictures

    It is a Brazilian hardwood called "Ipe", pronounced "Eepay" It is actually decking made up into fence panels.
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    Recommended online engineered wood floor source

    http://www.stoneandwoodshop.co.uk/prime-grade-engineered-oak.php
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    Long Retaining wall for flower bed

    9 inch hollow concrete blocks is what I used.
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    Sound deadening my basement

    Mango, who did you get to tank your basement? I am looking to do the same and am in Surrey. Ta
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    Ferroli Modena 80e

    Can anyone help?
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    Ferroli Modena 80e

    Hi, Had an issue with my Modena 80e where it was just firing up for just a few seconds and switching off. Replaced both the thermistors and now it is working fine. I have noticed now that the hot water is not as hot as it used to be. I have it turned up all the way on the boiler and have to...
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    Splashback advice

    Stainless steel?
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    Garden Wall uplighter

    http://www.mr-resistor.co.uk/products.aspx?g=16
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    FERROLI BOILER PROBLEM - OWNERS CONTACT ME HERE

    Had a Modena 80e in my flat for 11 years. First time I serviced it was this year. Never had any issues with it and it wasn't flushed before fitting. Maybe it is a 'good one'
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    Soundproofing celing

    Simon, here are some photos I took during..... Celing down, nice filthy job Pathetic previous insulation (remember this is between two flats.... Rockwool going in.... Res bars up.... 1st board of 1st layer going up. You will need a hoist as the boards are 45kg...
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    Soundproofing celing

    For a 4.5m x 4.5m room, the materials cost £550. Add on the plasterboard lift hire and sundries. I did all the labour bar the plastering. I did get a quote from a builder to do the whole job and he wanted £1600.
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    Soundproofing celing

    I have just done this job in my flat. Ceiling down, 150mm acoustic rockwool, res bars screwed to joists, 1 layer of 15mm soundbloc, then a layer of GreenGlue, then another layer of 15mm soundbloc plasterboard. I then sealed all around the perimeter with acoustic sealant. Got it skimmed last...
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    Laying an engineered floor

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    Laying an engineered floor

    No one?
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    Laying an engineered floor

    Hi, I am about to lay an engineered floor in my lounge. I assume lengthways from the door to the french doors is the correct direction, but where is the best place to start the first full board? In from of the chimney breast? Here is the layout (Cick to enlarge) Also, if...
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    Architrave

    Hi, Just had my lounge skimmed and it has been skimmed quite a few times in the past, therefore the plaster is quite a bit proud of the door lining. When I go to to put the architrave on, do I fix it at the heel side and caulk the toe side or vice versa.? Thanks
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    False chimney with fireplace

    Brilliant, thanks Foxy :)
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