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Hi, Before I call a builder in for some advice I thought I would submit to the forum. Two years ago I bought a 1930's house that had been pebble dashed. Nothing came up on the survey so I figured all was well. I travelled overseas with my job for 18 months and on my return decided...

Hi We are in a bit of a mess. We are selling our house and the surveyors have told us that the neigbours have put a flower bed against the wall which is the side of our house and caused damp. Its a garage conversion, so the wall is about 15 foot. We asked the neigbours to remove and...

Hi I have decided to board my loft to make some storage space. I went up for the first time today and noticed that the gable end wall is in a bad way. What I see is a number of bricks (eight) that have blown and at least four have just crumbled into dust.. :shock: It may...

My parents recently passed away and I inherited the family home. As I have to sell I have been going through the deads and cannot find any planning permission for a garage (at the front) he converted into a room extension. No doubt I will have to go to the local (Sefton) planning...

HI I have a cupboard space that I would like to fit one of those PVC Sliding/Folding doors on. The trouble is the height is smaller than the ones I have seen in Argos and Index. Does anyone know if these can be cut down to size or are they fixed. Thanx

Hi I have a 6' x 6' basic brick structure in my yard that I believe was the original coal store. It has since been used as a small store/shed. It has a concrete floor and although in need of pointing in fairly good order. I would like to take out the back wall and add a 6' x 8' extention...

Hi I am redecorating and want to move the radiator that has been placed on the chimney breast and change it for a smaller unit to fit under the window in our bedroom about ten feet away. I have an an Ideal boiler with water tank etc. I moved from a flat recently that had a combi boiler...

HI I have just finishing stripping a couple of rooms and contemplating skimming the ceilings. I know most people leave it to the experts and I may just do that, but I thought I would have a look around the net to see if there are any new products that make the job easier for the 'novice'...

Hi Are there any special baths or showers for the elderley. Easy to get into etc. None slip. Thanx Staylong

Hi Just a call out to all van drivers. I am starting a buisness and need a vehicle. I am looking to spend about three grand and would like a Ford Transit with High Top and LWB. I might go to Manchester to look at the Van Auctions but don't want to be fooled. Can anyone give me advice as...

Over the last few months we have been planning to move into our new home. With the help and guidance of the good people on this forum I have been able to plan well ahead for all the projects I knew I would have to undertake from decorating to replacing ceilings. Three trips to meet with the...

Hi I have a Sharp R874 Microwave with turntable. 1 week after the guarantee runs out the turntable stopped turning. The central spindle comes out. Its about 30mm long and has a slot cut into the bottom which fits into the central hole over a male counterpart. Can I araldite the...

Hi In an earlier post I asked about paint quality and was told Dulux or Crown everytime. Since then I have noticed a new Johnson's Leyland Paint Decorators Centre opened not two minutes away. It is obvious they cater for the trade so I was wondering if anyone has used there products and...

I found a decent timber site on the net that actually gives prices of all the woods they do. It's great for working out projects and the cost of things. here Whilst going through the site I have found a few words and terms I don't understand. Perhaps someone can elighten me. When talking...

Hi I have a ceiling that has been water damaged. I was thinking of taking down but then I thought I could just plaster board over. The problem is it has some very large and ugly coving that not only goes around the room but about three inches in there is another large trim. The ceiling...

Hi I keep asking questions, please don't mind me. The things I've learned from this forum so far have been invaluable. Anyway, I have various jobs to do in the new house including making some gates, fitting coving and skirting and maybe even a new shed. I was looking to get a decent...

Hi Maybe I am thick but could someone please tell me what the difference is between a Cove and a Cornice and what is Gyproc. I am not going too fancy by the way but deffinately wont be going polystyrene so what would be the best for me? Seen some at BnQ but I am scared by their prices...

Hi Posted this earlier but it disappeared. Its a follow on to my earlier posting about Textured Plywood Sidings that don't seem to be available in the uk. Anyway I found some shed plans on the net that are US based and they suggested covering the outside of the shed with the above. As...

Hi Still planning my shed. Asked on an earlier post where I could get textured plywood siding in sheets (used in U.S.) with no luck. What I wanted to do was to build my frame and then put this sidings on and voila.. no tongue and groove. Now I am thinking could I get sheets of marine...

Hi Nearly time to move into my new house and getting projects sorted. As I said in an earlier posting I am considering building my own shed. The wife tried to put me off but after a visit to a number of shed makers and suppliers she agrees the overall quality to price isn't so good. Some...