Is £1000 per sq metre still the accepted ballpark figure for a single storey extension? It would be a timber frame inner, rendered blockwork outer...
I’m just in the process of fitting handrails to my decking and wondered what would be the best way to conceal any screws from view. I am...
I've been giving my brother-in-law a hand insulating and lining his loft (not converting it, merely creating a fairly warm storage area). So far...
I understand that any structural work involving taking down walls and installing RSJs etc requires calculations and design specs from an architect...
I have a small paved area at the back of my house in the form of a path / small patio. I intend to build a slightly raised deck (about 18" high)...
Has anyone any experience of installing or using one of these. B&Q were promoting them about a year or so ago and I half expected to see them...
Does a typical burglar alarm installation fall under Part P regs given that it is low voltage other than the installation of a fused spur?
Can anyone advise me please? I work on an offshore oil and gas platform on a 2 weeks on 3 weeks off cycle as an Instrument Technician. My...
Anyone used one of these before? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/49205/Building/Roofing-Insulation/Valley-Trough-2-4m I've seen other threads...
I'm planning to lay some decking over the next month or so. I am going to fit a 6 x 2 joist/ledger along the wall of the house to hang the other...
I'm planning to paint my house in the next few months using pliolite based paint. Which kind of roller is best for painting exterior masonry, a...
I am considering having my house painted next year. As an alternative I may consider having it re-rendered. Is it possible to render on top of...
I've just fitted a set of 1/4 turn basin taps but I notice that one turns clockwise for on and the other turns anti-clockwise for on. Is this...
Any ideas on what may be causing this problem on my combi boiler (Ferroli F30). Yesterday the heating did not come on and the boiler pressure...
I have a problem with a WC leaking where it connects into the soil pipe. The soil pipe protrudes from the wall by only a few inches and the WC...
What are the general rules of thumb for painting the exterior of a house? The surface is currently unpainted dry dash rendering. Do I need a...
Can anyone offer any suggestions on a problem I have with a gurgling radiator? There are no other problems with the system and the radiator in...
Can anyone recommend a suitable sealant for applying to plasterboard walls in a bathroom. The boards are taped and joined and will be tiled over...
I intend to get my house painted in the near future but was wondering how painters normally charge. Is it generally per sq mtr or is there some...
My new extension will include a second bathroom. The existing house drainage is combined in the sense that the sinks/bath etc are tied into the...
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