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Hi all, putting a shed base down on sloping soil. There's around 240mm of drop across 8ft. This obviously means i've got to build the base up from the lower end to the higher end. Soil is clay , so sub based definitely needed. I'm completely confusing myself with the best way to do this so would...

Hi all, after realising that my apparently easy corner shed base was not going to be so easy, i've come across a stumbing block. It's on a slope, and as i started removing the old (smaller) shed base of pavers and sand, i realised the area and slope was bigger than i thought. Basically, there's...

Hi all, both of our doors have a wooden doorstep. I need to re-treat and repaint it, but can only find info on concrete ones. What kind of paint would be best for a wooden doorstep?

Hi, i'm reading so much opinion on this so thought i'd ask. Getting an 8x8 corner shed/summer house , and it's going on top of a heavy clay soil (which previously had an old shed on top resting on pavers and a badly done dry mix, mainly sand). I've levelled off down to the soil again. My...

Hi all, just a quick one. I've started to insulate the metal garage door, which is part of the house. I've used Jablite Premium, was maybe going to add a layer of superfoil, then a gap, then some 5mm ply covering everything (which i need to double check is fire retardant but I'm fairly certain...

Hi all, got a broken kitchen appliance switch that needs completely replacing. Can i replace it with something like the variglight 8 grid plate and modules? Would i need a new backplate too?

Hi all, moved into a new house lately, built in 1998 which has a gravity fed traditional tank in the airing cupboard etc. The main bathroom has no shower, but the ensuite does. The pressure from the shower is really bad... I've seena couple of vids about improving it etc, one of which includes...

Typical diy question. I've got a double socket near the back door. I've already added a fused spur to it to feed and outdoor socket. Can I add another to it to run an outside light?

Hi all, fitting a vented dryer with approx a 4metre straight run to the outside wall. I was simply going to use some PVC 100mm tubing to keep it rigid and smooth to prevent the build up of lint inside. I've since learnt that PVC tubing causes static which can cause even worse build up of lint...

Hi all, just had a flueless fire fitted.. the installer has done the air brick but we said we'd fit the internal air vent cover as the one he bought with him was huge.. now.. daft question, but is there any type of vent that i CANT use? I noticed that a few of them have written on them...

Hi all, just got a bosch double under oven, model HBN13n5.ob the wiring diagram is missing for some reason. It says it will be stamped on the back of the unit, but they obviously forgot on this one. Bosch customer care wont tell me unless i'm a qualified electrician.. great. Anyway...

Hi all, got a bosch double under oven recently. Anyway, i'm about to fit it but in the manual it says i ought to coat the sides of the cabinet with heat resistant glue up to 90 degrees. Now, 90 degrees doesnt actually seem that hot to me, so do i actually need it? and if so, where can i get it...

hi all, I need to fix some kitchen cabinets to the plasterboard wall. There is about 15mm gap behnd the plasterboard before the wall itself. First off, i thought i'd be able to use some heavy duty plasterboard plugs screwed into the wall, and attach the cabinets to those. So, i found and...

Hi all, Fitting a new kitchen. We've currently got a 30A standard control switch and the terminal box.. I need to fit a double under oven rated at 4.2kw, and an induction hob which is stated on the website as being "Total electrical connected load (kW): 7.2 ". now, from what i...