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tandh

Channeling Through Breeze Block

how hard and how would i channel out a straight line section in breeze block to run radiator pipes down?...
19:45 Tue 03rd Jan 201714 answers, last by tandh 21:17 Wed 25th Jan 2017
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raybush

Joist Hangers On Blocks

I have a two storey side extension on my house which is constructed in blockwork. My problem is that the first floor flooring joists are laid in joist hangers which then rest directly onto blockwork,...
21:19 Tue 17th Jan 201710 answers, last by raybush 21:29 Fri 20th Jan 2017
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kloofnek

Cutting Perspex

I have bought a piece of Perspex from a company online,which needed a 20mm Radius corner on left side,however,I have discovered on the comfirmation email that they have put the RIGHT hand side . As it...
08:54 Tue 17th Jan 201710 answers, last by donny48 19:28 Thu 19th Jan 2017
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Brisayshi

Good Old Rising Damp.

Hello all, I had a skirting board that was crumbling at the bottom due to rot. When i removed it i noticed part of the wall has rising damp. There are already holes drilled into the brick so guess it...
11:42 Tue 17th Jan 20171 answer, last by The Builder 17:00 Tue 17th Jan 2017
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Ric.ror

Replacing Plug And Light Sockets

Is it just as simple as unscrewing the old and screwing on the new or am I going to need an electrician? TIA - as always...
09:45 Fri 13th Jan 201711 answers, last by Ric.ror 05:30 Mon 16th Jan 2017
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Caz10

Repair To Stone Windowsill

My old house has stone windowsills, and one of them has a large horizontal crack. Is it better to fill it with some kind of masonry filler, or with an expanding adhesive like Gorilla? Thanks for any...
16:04 Sun 15th Jan 20174 answers, last by Togo 16:33 Sun 15th Jan 2017
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Mairzydotes

Painting/ Varnishing Faux Bamboo.

I asked yesterday evening about ways to darken a 'bamboo' coloured coffee table. where can I find the answers?
15:25 Thu 12th Jan 20171 answer, last by teacher1 16:02 Thu 12th Jan 2017
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Ric.ror

Opinions On This Drill

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7112953 Happy New Year everyone I would welcome any opinions on this drill I would be using it for very light jobs such as fixing a new curtain track Thanks as always...
11:32 Sun 01st Jan 201710 answers, last by Ric.ror 04:47 Tue 10th Jan 2017
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clipclop1

Builders Opinions On What To Do Please...

Hi! We've got a car port covered with corrugated iron panels in our garden and it's slowly been leaking for a while after small pools of water started collecting and the leaks have bent the metal on...
18:32 Fri 06th Jan 201731 answers, last by TWR 17:35 Sun 08th Jan 2017
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kenny1234

Gas Fire Isolating

I am thinking of replacing our lounge gas fire with an electric. I was told that I would have to have the gas properly isolated rather than just leave the gas workings in the off position, with the...
19:59 Tue 03rd Jan 20178 answers, last by EDDIE51 14:53 Fri 06th Jan 2017
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chessington

Next Doors Odours In My Kitchen??

Hi, We have a nice family moved in next door, he is a builder and has done loads of work on their house, the thing is he has taken a window out (which is on the alley facing our kitchen window) he has...
11:53 Thu 05th Jan 20178 answers, last by chessington 12:59 Fri 06th Jan 2017
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malagabob

Running 240V And Coax Together

If I run a cable supplying power and coax for a TV side by side say for 5 mtrs, would the current from the power cable interfere with the TV signal. TIA
14:17 Tue 20th Dec 20162 answers, last by Hymie 21:13 Tue 20th Dec 2016
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codswallop

Stainless Steel Sink

What is the easiest and best way to clean the above unit.I've tried most of the proprietory brands,but not to an acceptable level.?Thanks.
14:36 Sat 17th Dec 201612 answers, last by codswallop 17:06 Sun 18th Dec 2016
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angie55

Squeaky Stair-Help!

The bottom step of my stairs squeaks everytime I go up or down the stairs. What's the best solution? a nail or a screw. Is there anything I need to aware of-I assume there won't be any pipes below the...
12:19 Sun 18th Dec 201612 answers, last by The Builder 15:03 Sun 18th Dec 2016
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Ric.ror

Ceiling Paint For Cracked Ceilings

Would anyone be able to recommend a paint suitable to cover a ceiling with some cracking Thanks as always in anticipation...
11:01 Sat 17th Dec 20167 answers, last by Ric.ror 13:50 Sun 18th Dec 2016
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ZebbyUK

Painting Interior Garage Walls

Our house is a new build and we have our garage stuck on the side of it. Next to the garage on the other side are another 3 garages and above is a coach house style flat. The only outside facing wall...
16:33 Tue 13th Dec 201610 answers, last by ZebbyUK 00:29 Wed 14th Dec 2016
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Ric.ror

Painting Over Painted Walls

I am intending to paint over a wall papered with lining paper and emulsioned already What's the best way to prepare it? I would normally wipe over with a sugar soap solution but I'm worried it will...
13:01 Tue 13th Dec 20164 answers, last by Mamyalynne 18:00 Tue 13th Dec 2016
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tandh

Weak Plaster

Hey, because a stupid plumber can't cap radiator pipes off properly i've had a whole systeam of water sprayed over my walls. The probleam i now have is the plasterboad has been seriously weakened and...
20:25 Sat 10th Dec 20166 answers, last by tandh 21:15 Sun 11th Dec 2016
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Kassee

Cost Of Doing A Bathroom

What would be a cost of decorating a bathroom, new bathroom suite, tiles and floor tiles (if everything was bought already) so just the cost of instaling and decorating and taking out old bath, toilet...
22:57 Thu 08th Dec 201611 answers, last by Cloverjo 21:04 Sat 10th Dec 2016
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Lillbur6

Painting Brass Fire Trim

Hi I'm looking to paint the brass fire trim in my gas fire Matt black. What paint would you recommend please?
15:46 Fri 02nd Dec 20167 answers, last by Lillbur6 16:00 Fri 02nd Dec 2016

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