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    problem with kitchen extractor fan location

    if its a gas hob check with building regs, im sure its not allowed to be so close to a window, worth checking
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    plasterboarding - a DIY job?

    if you think you can do it you probably can, your best friend will be your spirit level ;) , check you ceiling heights cause you can get plasterboard in different lengths. if you got a 2.7 meter high ceiling and you using 2.4 boards it wastes time, rather get 2.7 boards. See if there is a...
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    My first Skim

    its not polished enough, polish it a little more next time :D looks excellent though
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    The photos show my problem..............

    dont mean to be thick but you sure that paper on the ceiling ? looks more like paint ? probably never white washed the ceiling thats why its dropping off in patches ? but anyways, if it is paint as said before, remove ALL paper, even the tiniest bits (if you want a nice ceiling) im sure you...
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    DRYLINING ADVICE

    1900c house so its got no insulation on the walls, i would seriously consider putting on some 50mm celotex , it will make a huge difference. line the complete wall using the correct fixings for the insulation boards, then batton the wall out using wood studs spaced at 400mm . if you check out...
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    I beam RSJ rendering

    I have a 9"x4" I beam which i would like to have rendered along with the rest of the garage. What is the best method of filling the side's up? is it recommended to morter in concrete blocks (as they fit perfectly) ? or is it a case of layer by layer to build it up with a 'chicken' mesh to hold...
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