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Hi guys. Just looking for some cheap ideas for roofing, that is waterproof and windproof. We have made a store from wood, with thick timber posts but we are looking for something cheap to act as the roof. As long as it is waterproof, it is fine. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks.

Hi guys - i am looking to learn a trade. There are a few that interest me, electricians and carpentry being the main ones, building and plumbing after that. It is going to be a career change for me as at the moment i am a personal trainer, but i am only 21 so i am still quite young. I am...

Afternoon all. Has anyone here got wood paneling in your house? ? ? I am just looking for general DIY tips and guidance as im pretty average at decorating. We are wanting to put some wood cladding/panelling on the lower halves of the walls in the hallway, and leave the top half...

Hi guys. As above please. Going to prepare the skirting boards and doorframes to be painted, is it worth using a sander for the job or is sandpaper going to be good enough? ? ? If sandpaper, which kind and how rough should the paper be? ? ? Thanks again.

Hi guys. We recently got a decorator in to paint the bedroom. He did a good job but the work he did on the ceiling and the skirting boards doesnt look too great. Im not great with painting hence the reason for getting a 'professional' in, however, what is the best way to rectify this? ? ...

Hi guys. Which is the best thing to do first. I would have thought glossing the skirting boards and then do the wall painting with emulsion. But i have been reading conflicting advice. Any input would be great. Thanks.

Hi guys i am painting this room. It is all going to be painted, i have just removed the border (which is leaving the different coloured bit in the middle of the pics). The only problem is that it is rough and obviously there is a kind of 'step' between where the border has been...

Hi guys. Just wondered if anyone had made their own wardrobe? ? ? I am getting continually frustrated with paying for stuff which the bottom of the drawers drop out of and also has 'weak' looking back boards, not cheap either. Many Thanks.

Hi guys. Im not a great DIY expert but doing some painting at the moment, and seem to be struggling with getting the line straight when it comes to painting near doorframes, skirting boards, etc... Are there any tips you could offer me please, is it better to use a bit brush or a smaller...

Hi all, hope you are all well. I just wondered how you dogs owners tend to keep your place tidy. Have been doing some decorating recently and cant believe how much damage has been done. When i say damage, not things which the dog has done on purpose, but general wear and tear over the...

Hi all, hope everyone is well. Im a complete novice when it comes to painting and decorating but i have stripped some wallpaper from a wall over the weekend and underneath, there are bits of the wall which are uneven. What is the best way to get everything flat again and smooth so to...

Hi guys and girls hope all are well. I just wondered if there are any sites online that have a list of colours and schemes that you can look at, and possibly a plan-o-gram of a room, etc... Many Thanks.

Hi guys, have any of you here got wood paneling in your house? ? ? I am just looking for general DIY tips and guidance as im pretty average at decorating. I have come up with the idea of having half the wall with wood paneling (the lower half of the wall) and then the top half being...

Hi guys, how are well all. Happy new year first of all to everyone. I am looking for a bit of help and guidance really. I am in touch with my Spanish and Latino side :wink: :wink: :wink: and basically i like the way their house are done with tiling on walls etc... I want the lower...

Alright guys how is everyone today? ? ? I plan to re-decorate a room this week, and i need to get rid of the existing wallpaper. What is the best way to prepare the walls in order to make the wallpaper come off easier, any solutions or substances, etc...? ? ? I have bought some of those...

Alright guys i just wanted to know how easy it is or difficult it is to place a new aerial point in a bedroom where there is no existing point. I have a tv which has a set-top aerial, therefore picture quality often varies. What i am after is creating a new aerial point which runs from the...