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Any one recommend a stand alone DVD writer, nothing to flash just a good reliable one at a cheapish price and can just be connected via USB and thats it. Thanks Coggy

The best way to learn is by your mistakes. If you dont know then ask. I always ask questions as Big All will know and i dont care how daft the question sounds because i learn so much by asking them i dont care what people might think. I open myself up about my work all the time so i can...

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6000 :shock: The wife would beat that in 1 night if she came on here gasing :lol:

Karndean flooring is really nice but it is really expensive. The wood effect ones looks great but you cant beat the real thing. As for vinyls they have come a long way and we had one fitted in our lounge 2 weeks ago and it looks great. Its a tiles effect one and was in a sale. Its really...

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For bringing out the grain and giving a great finish i recommend Danish oil. Dilute the first coat 50/50 with white spirits because its hardwood and then 80/20 for the second coat and then the third coat neat. Brush it on and then with a lint free cloth after about 10mins wipe and give it...

Well done mate :D Im back :shock: Your mate Coggy

Hi I have just brought a v reg ford transit diesel. The owner said he had run the diesel right down and a light was flashing on the dash board because there was a little crap going through a filter i think. He told me to fill it up with Diesel as soon as possible but i got a bit lost and when...

Hi If its just on the join between plaster and skirting, don't worry, if the skirtings are painted then you can just run a bead of chaulk or decorators filler (same thing) using a mastc gun. Squueze the gun gently and move a long the gap slowly then just wet your finger and rub a long the...

Hi Be careful laying laminate flooring in kitchens. They are no good for getting water on and this is likely in a kitchen. In my opinion i would not use laminate flooring in a kitchen or in a bathroom. You can get vinyl tiles that look like laminate wood flooring and will do the job much...

Hi You could lift up the loose blocks and glue them back down first with gripfill or a similar product. I do think it's a waste of a good floor to carpet over parquet flooring. :? Hope this helps Coggy

Hi Yes you can use fillet pieces to level up the floor. Just cut down some pieces the width of your joists and level them up. Best to cut a few different thickness fillet pieces and then chose the best to level the floor. You can just pin through the fillets to hold them in place. To lay...

Has any one put a karndean floor in or got one ?? We are thinking about having one and want to know how easy it is to lay, how good they are etc ???? Any info would be great ???? Thanks Coggy

Hi I am thinking of painting the sides of our kitchen cupboards and the plinths. The doors are oak effect and the sides etc are white which stand out like a sore thumb. i've heard of these grainig kits you can buy but have never used them. Are they easy to use ?? Can you get oak colour...

Hi I am after some advice / ideas for the following project. The wife got an old oak drop leaf table and 4 chairs today from a oxfam type shop. We have it delivered on Thursday but i saw it today and to tell you the truth i did not like it that much but the boss loves it and wants it for a...

Thanks Daz Any one else ????? Thanks Coggy

Hi Im interested in the different rates people charge or have paid around the uk for: Fix price only: (1) Hanging 1 internal hollow door,2 hinges,Handles (2) Fixing 16m of 5" Torus skirting s/wood, 4 joints Could you post what area your in and separate prices ie: Price for door...

Im with Cobweb on this one. I would seal the walls with PVA mixed with water. 2 coats and it will be fine. I have done this all through my home and works a treat. Hope this helps Coggy

Hi cjgarlick No probs, hope you are feeling better. I have just made them changes you recommended. Take a look, is that ok now ??? Thanks Coggy