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I empty the magnaclean a couple of times a year. The Magnaclean didn’t collect that much debris. I initially thought it was because the system was clean. It collects really fine particles well. But the amount of rust that was at least the size of coarse sand or bigger (some much bigger) that...

This sounds a lot like my heating system, 10mm plastic microbore pipes and an open vented system with an Ideal Classic boiler with a cast iron heat exchanger. House built in 1999 I moved in around 2003. The heating system never worked properly, random radiators produced no heat or very low...

Hi Vinn, I've looked for replacement tiles without much success. I found a company that make 4" fireplace tiles but I'm still waiting to hear back from them. I've looked on ebay and the like for used tiles but not found any. Is there anywhere that you would suggest looking?

here's an image of the current fire surround. A few of the tiles are missing/broken or loose. It's currently a working fire and the intention would be it keep it working

I'm thinking of replacing an ugly 1930's style tiled fireplace with a cast iron Victorian one. The house is a Victorian terrace so the change should be an improvement. If I get the current surround off will I also need to replace the firebricks etc inside the fireplace opening or can I simply...

Hi, I've got a kids playhouse to assemble that sits on a wooden tower. I've got to screw the back legs on through the frame with 6mm x150mm screws. What size pilot hole and clearance hole do I need for softwood?

Thanks Freddy, it gives me a starting point. I was worried it would entail a new roof.

I'm looking at a property to convert. At present it has two small rooms in the roof space one at either end of the building each accessed via its own spiral staircase. This leaves a large portion of the roof space unused, at present the this middle part of the building is opened up to the roof...

Yes, good advice I'll get some more quotes.

I'm being quoted £140 p/m2, which seemed a bit pricey! I'd have a go myself but there's quite a lot if it 25m x3m and it would take me too long on my own.

I've got a small commercial unit that is around 10 yrs old that adjoins two older properties, my building shares two solid walls with these older properties. These old solid walls are damp in various degrees. I've been advised to cover with a waterproof membrane (Newton or similar) and...

Ok, I'm presuming the supply is already metered, and I'm also presuming that someone is paying for the electricity used. I've re read the email I was sent, it just says installation of a meter.

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a small industrial unit and at the last minute have just been informed that I will need to have a separate electricity meter installed at my own cost. It's taken me by surprise, the unit has a power supply and fuse board bit it seems hat this is metered in...

Hi Tpt, Thank you the info, all makes sense. I think I'll try to find some ceramic tiles that I like rather than going for budget travetine. As for the floor, I think it's fairly solid but having said the the current tiles are cracking up but it looks like the builders just layer them...

Hi, I'm going to replace my kitchen and utility floor tiles which totals about 20m2 I've seen some very good deals on the web for travetine tiles in honed and tumbled finishes. I don't want to name companies but are these bargain priced tiles (between £16 and £24 per m2) any good? I'm...

I think I've just answered my own post, looks like I'll need building regs just to install the partitioning.

Hi, I'm considering purchasing a commercial property to run my business out of. It's a steel framed building with brick and block walls. It's basically a square shell to the moment of about 120 msq which is open up to the pitched roof. I'd like to partion of one end into a seperate...

Hi Dec, Thanks for the info, i wish I'd known about the paint change before. So if I do decide to paint over with Crown Solo, what do I need to do first? Adam

Have you thought about using vinyl film? have a look at http://en.y-o-w.com/supplies/sign-vinyl/ they supply loads of different coloured self adhesive films available in plain or metallic that you can stick on. I've used them and they look really good and are quick too.

I've been using Dulux satinwood for years and always liked the finish and appearance it gave. I've just painted the skirting and doors etc with a new tin of Satinwood and I'm less than pleased with the results, it's very shiny and I can't imagine it's going to lose much of that gloss anytime...