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    Insulation in unused fireplace?

    Hopefully someone can answer this: 1930's build house, we've got an unused fireplace in our lounge, it obviously had a gas fire in there at some point as there's an aluminium flex flu coming down into the fireplace and a register plate about a foot above the opening. We plan to line the...
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    CCTV signage?

    OK so not strictly CCTV - talking more 'smart' cameras like Arlo, Blink, Ring etc. I've got some Arlo pro cameras inside the house, I'm not inclined to use any of the window stickers included with the cameras as obviously they'd advertise what system is in use but do you think it's a good idea...
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    Aluminium Door Hinges

    Hi folks We have the below hinges fitted to doors on a property in Spain - do these hinges look adjustable to you as the doors seem to have dropped but there's no sign the hinges have moved where they're attached to the door or frame? Hinge2 by Chud posted 22 Oct 2019 at 12:59 PM Hinge1 by Chud...
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    MIG Welder?

    Folks any recommendations on a cheap gas/no gas MIG welder? I know Lidl have a parkside flux cored machine in at the moment for £80 but it can't use gas (without a different gun) and from what I've read may struggle with thinner materials compared to a gas MIG machine.
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    Best Water-based Satinwood

    Morning folks I know this has been covered before but things seem to change a lot in terms of formulations these days - just a quick question, what’s the preferred water-based white satin wood paint at the moment? I’ve tried the Dulux and found it a bit of a pain in application, Armstead...
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    Under Stairs storage concealed doors - hinges to clear skirting?

    As per the title I've got a project to upgrade our under stairs storage area into something a bit more useful. The layout is currently a bit like this: U-stairs by Chud posted 22 Nov 2017 at 3:30 PM Plan is to replace hatch with 2 concealed doors or one door and a pull out drawer/storage area...
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    Screws for Garden Gate Hinges

    OK so I've made a garden gate from materials left over from my decking - the gate itself has been a bit of a challenge as I've done it all with joinery - it's all mortise and tenon, there's not a single bit of metal in it. It's also quite heavy! However - I've hit a bit of a snag with fitting...
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    Soil pipe enters ground inside house??

    Asking for a friend. They're looking to buy a property but they've noticed that the soil stack runs vertically through the conservatory at the rear of the property into the ground. The conservatory has obviously been a later extension but is it permitted for the soil pipe to enter the ground...
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    Surround Sound Headache

    Hopefully someone can give me a steer on this! I'm trying to get my surround sound working in Dolby digital/DTS. Quite a few years back I bought some separates from Richer Sounds - a Sherwood 5.1 receiver (non HDMI, 1x Optical & 2 x Digital Coax inputs) and a some decent speakers - they've been...
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    Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt...3 coats and counting

    Morning everyone I'm having a bit of 'fun' with the above paint in our front room. The room was previously a pale blue (contract matt??) and we are repainting in Dulux trade vinyl matt (orchid white). I'm no pro but I'd say I'm not bad at decorating - I don't think I'm being stingy with the...
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    Fitting Oak Mantel - Fixing Method?

    Morning folks! As part of the renovations in my front room we will be fitting a solid oak mantel/beam above the fireplace (mantel dimensions approx 1600 x 200 x 150mm). I want the fixing to be hidden - we will be losing the back edge by recessing slightly into the plaster on the wall. In...
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    TV & Speaker placement - opinions/advice please!

    Folks I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction! I'm in the process of renovating the front room in our new house - I'm actually being allowed to dig out my surround sound gear for the TV we will buy for it but I'm struggling with the room layout. F.room by Chud posted 29 Sep 2016 at...
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    Any idea on BTU or wattage of this Rad?

    We've got the pictured rad in our front room - it is going to be removed and replaced with a Quinn Round top on another wall. As far as I can find online from tables etc it is saying the existing rad is about 3200w but this seems to be a bit on the generous side when I compare this to stated...
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    Treatment for Larch Hammock Stand?

    We've recently got one of these: http://www.tesco.com/direct/bentley-garden-hammock-with-wooden-arc-stand-cream/600-8250.prd?source=others The weather has been pretty good but I've noticed that the wood has started to almost look like it's delaminating along it's growth rings with run along...
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    Best Impact Bits/Bit Holder

    Having recently borrowed a mate's makita BL impact driver I'm a convert... I managed to destroy a few bits with his driver (removing 6" Spax PZ3 decking screws) which iirc is 160nm... Thing is my combi is Ryobi so Ipicked up a bare Ryobi RD1801...bit heavier than the makita and rated at 220nm...
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    Old BT Master Socket 'Normal' phone wire but also twin core live cable??

    Evening folks We're due to be having some windows fitted at the end of the week in our new house and in the process of tidying up I noticed that our loose master socket has an extra cable going into the socket aside from the normal BT multi core. This extra cable has got voltage running through...
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    Best sealant for plastic?

    Sorry folks - yet another question! We got a plastic play house for my son the other week but the design is such that the roof leaks in heavy rain as we found yesterday. http://www.toysrus.co.uk/toys/smoby-my-house-2016/TRUP181200001 However if I can find a suitable sealant it shouldn't be...
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    PD/Planning/Neighbour Consultation?

    After a bit of advice (what else!?) We're looking to get a basic conservatory on the back of the house (~3m from back of house) - no services inside, the current exterior door will be retained and open into the conservatory. The top down view gives a rough idea of the layout: Top Down by Chud...
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    Bonding acrylic to enamel bath?

    What would you folks use to bond a clear acrylic strip (6mm diameter, half-round acrylic rod) to the edge of an enamelled bath? I'd normally go for something like sticks like s*** clear but I'm concerned about controlling the amount coming out of the nozzle - 6mm isn't exactly going to need a...
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    Low profile self-adhesive beading?

    So...the saga of the shower screen continues...it looks lovely but the instructions for fitting are useless (totally wrong in many places and incomplete). I've got it fitted and the seals are 95% done (need to fettle etc.) but it's become apparent that I could do with a raised bead on the edge...
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