I bought an old console table recently. It's covered in a horrible dark, sticky varnish type coating which gives the wood grain a strange orangey...
In the 21 years I have lived in this house, there has always been a problem with black and white mould and damp. When we moved in we found a damp...
Hey all, I'm venturing into woodworking and my first project will be a relatively simple desk for my missus. I'll need timber, and wondered how to...
I would like to join some solid wood pieces together to make a desktop. I have some left over pieces of solid oak wood top which had previously...
Hello, my property was built in 1900 an end terrace, I have seen some penetrating damp patches on my inside wall and checked outside and found...
Had some wood trim fitted to my fence Used Rustins shed and fence clear over the top to protect. However, I can still see some mould growth....
I have just used this product over previously treated wood. https://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/wood_preserver_clear.jsp It’s going past the...
Hi, I have a mid 1940s house so am assuming that the wooden skirtings, door frames etc are likely to contain lead... Should I be worried that...
I am looking to build a shelf/desk in an alcove. The alcove is 96cm wide and for argument sake the depth would be 100cm so looking at 1m sq sheet...
Does anyone have any recommendations for the best Shed and Fence paints? I have been using Cuprinol 5 Year Ducksback but I am finding that on the...
Hi all, I'm planning to refinish my front door with sikkens 7. Before I start I want to fill some gaps in it to prevent drafts and water...
Rather than replace these windows, i'm going to have a crack at restoring them myself. I want to paint the metal and wooden parts of the frame...
I'm looking to deck over an existing patio, the main issue is the low clearance from the door sill. There is roughly 75mm from the patio tiles to...
Years ago I had a window that was falling apart in my bathroom. I got it replaced with a PVC window and the guy didn't mention anything about the...
Hi, I got an extension with a flat roof and 47x125 trusses with an average distance of centre to centre less than 400mm and a total span of 5.36m...
Hey team, Can anyone suggest how to fix up this garden office. Inside: corner is cracked and you can just about make out daylight. Woodlice...
Hi I've got an door canopy over the front door which stands on wooden posts. Not sure what type of wood as it was put in by previous owner. The...
Assuming many have read the news that the government plans to ban the sale of pre-bagged house coal and the burning of wet wood by 2023. Also...
Hi, looking for some advice or ideas to make a project I have in mind come to life. I am looking to add clear acrylic covers to the shelving I...
I am looking for a desk that fits my home office. My plan so far is to buy the top and the legs and then bolt the legs on. I am not planning to...
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