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I don't think I'd bother with cemented posts if it was me. In fact, I have a similar project to do soon, and I like the design in the picture you posted, but mine will be just resting on the ground, maybe with a base in the box too. Either way, once the soil is in, it won't be going far.

*edit* Double post.

If he doesn't replace it, you could always paint it!

Not sure about the grass growing back, but to get rid of dandelions, I use a combination of digging them out (the sooner the better, while the weeds are still young and before they seed!) and a good weed, feed and moss killing application.

Depending on the size of the bed, you will likely need a bit more support than just screwing the ends of the boards to vertical posts. Have you thought about constructing planters instead? You could use scrap wood or more decking to make a frame with the deck cladding on the outside.

Possibly because it stays more moist in the shade.

Is TalkTalk available for free in that area? If so, move to them!

Shouldn't affect the radiators as they're a separate sealed circuit. However you will need to drain the hot water cylinder and header tank unless you have other stop valves elsewhere.

Good plan....

I need to move the main stop cock inside the house, meaning I will have a joint, some more plastic pipe, then the stop cock and onto 15mm copper. I measured the main incoming pipe, and it 'appears' to be 22mm black MDPE. However, 22mm MDPE doesn't appear to exist - only 20 or 25. The house...

All in the title really... I'm fitting 2 single electric oven side by side in my kitchen. (so I get 2 large ovens, before you ask!!). What do I need in the way of a supply for these? Two seperate feeds from the CU, or will one do it?

Looks like these are only available up to 12mm though...

You can get special tile bits, which have a steel shaft with a triangular hardened bit which cuts through the tile. I used one to drill holes in porcelain floor tiles to screw a toilet pan to the floor. Found a pic... Piranha bits by Black and Decker:

I did wonder about the flat sockets, so I'm pleased to. As for insulation, the roof will be a Pilkington Optitherm glass roof, and all other glazing will be Pilkington K, with a non metallic (high density insulating foam) spacer (called Super Spacer, I think). The floor is insulated, and the...

Conservatories MAY need to adhere to building regs and I have a letter from my local council stating I should contact the relevant department to be sure. Also, most councils will require that you ask them if you need planning permission and they will respond telling you if you need to apply in...

A standard ladder against the wall, with socks over the ends to protect the wall?

Just bear in mind that the more times you do this, the smaller your bathroom will become!

One year is quick for gloss to go yellow!! Are you or is anyone in your house a smoker? I'd expect around 3 years before it started showing signs of ageing. There are gloss paints now that claim never to yellow, with names like Everwhite or Staywhite (or something along those lines). I've...

The wall sockets problem has been resolved - the builder said the proposed brick level was too low, lower than his usual window height standard - 1050mm - so he's going to build it a row or two higher, giving me a nice handy splashback area for sockets. That makes life easier!

We've just moved into a new (30 year old) house, which had a conservatory on the back, for which no planning permission, building regs or elctricity company approval (buried cables in the area) could be provided. Our solicitors refused to continue the deal until the vendors bought the indemnity...