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    Garden security gate

    How can I put a security latch on the gates where the gate structure width or 75mm. I have this but what bolts /screws to use. I don't want to have to drill to the other side of the gate. I want it on the inside
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    Insulation and ventilation

    Mr chips... Think about it.... The house cavity spreads all round the house, so the endless foam I would need is unimaginable..... Any other ideas please that might actually work?
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    Insulation and ventilation

    Hey guys, do you recommend filling this hole with micro insulation beads and then putting some kind of thin ply over the hole to prevent drafts and bugs and anything getting in? I want to seal it properly but not bridge the cavity gap otherwise moisture will travel across it right? Thankyou
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    Raising my bath

    Thanks guys
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    Raising my bath

    That's brilliant thankyou. I think the tile was blind and stupid.. They put Grout to seal round the edge of the bath rather than silicone so of course it's all crumbled away.... The legs look like this.... Is it straight forward because it didn't seem to budge when I loosened 2 of them. The red...
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    Raising my bath

    Hey mate, thankyou. Can you shed any more light on how to raise it.... Bit of a step by step guide? I only need to raise it about 5mm so bath panel should be good. Thanks again
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    Raising my bath

    Hey guys, There seems to be a bit of a gap between the last level of tiles and the top of the bathtub. Can I simply unscrew the top nut on each leg and raise it up and bring up the bottom nut to bring the height up while the bath remains in plave? This will lessen the gap for me to silicone...
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    Tightening up shaky base and handle

    Brilliant guys, Thankyou. I will give it a try and let you know how I get on
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    Tightening up shaky base and handle

    Thanks, The thing is, is that the cover extends as one piece to the other side so you can't remove it because the handle is there
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    Tightening up shaky base and handle

    Hey guys, I have brass handles on my upvc windows but the whole base is shakey on them all and moving around.. How can I access the screws to tighten? Thankyou.. See picture
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    Curved bathroom ceiling and corners

    Hey, Can you send me pictures of what you mean... Whether items in the internet and/or pictures from your work because I have absolutely no idea of the items you talk about. I have looked on the internet but it comes up with everything.. Pictures of the items from Wickes and the beads you talk...
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    Curved bathroom ceiling and corners

    Is that wedge the corner rafter?
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    Curved bathroom ceiling and corners

    Hi Bonni, So what does that look like using PVC planks.? .. Im a diy-er so I'm not fully certain what you mean.... The extra bit your speak off....? Do you mean the wedge of what look likes wood in the corner??.... Is it case of repairing the plaster breaking off first?... How it's the best to...
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    Curved bathroom ceiling and corners

    Hi guys, Please can you help me. I have an issue with the bathroom walls and ajoining ceilings. I'm trying to redecorate and paint seems to be flaking off.... With the curve it's hard to get in there with the paint scraper and sandpaper.... As you can see in the pictures the skimmed plaster...
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    Fittings or flooring first

    Hello, Is it better to put new toilet and sink with built in cupboards in first or click flooring or lino first? Thankyou
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    Solid wall with plaster on top

    Hey guys, I have removed toilet cistern from the solid wall that was plastered over in the bathroom.. I have removed the old rusted screws... This has left a 2 in deep hole and some bigger 2 inch width superficial damage of the surface plaster... How can I repair the hole so it's as strong a...
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    Repairing holes in solid wall with plaster covering

    I am going to be painting it... To finish it right
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    Repairing holes in solid wall with plaster covering

    Sorry for all the questions.. I just want to do a good job of it.. Rather than quick fix and it ends up worse
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    Repairing holes in solid wall with plaster covering

    Hey, Are you sure it can obviously get wet with condensation under there? Thankyou
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    Repairing holes in solid wall with plaster covering

    Hey guys how can I best repair this void under the waste pipe so it's clean, smooth and plastered over? Is it best to use, gypsum, Polly filla, mortar with lime???? (Hydrated lime, water and sand)... Please help
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