Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

Quick answer please-Can concrete roof tiles be repaired?

After power washing my roof I see that some of the concrete tiles have holes and some are cracked. Can these be success...

14 comments posted 19yrs

posted by Beemer

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by Beemer

Shower Cubicles

I want to install a shower cubicle. I've not had one before. I've seen the conventional two sided glass ones bu...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by MarkSPAM

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by MarkSPAM

BS 6991 Connector on hedge-clipper or lawnmower leads

Dear friends, On the lead to my lawnmower I have a "weather-resistant" connector to BS 6991. Recently the lead was seve...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by rphillips

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by rphillips

Replacing an automatic air vent ????

The automatic air vent in my heating system is faulty - basically it leaks water and I have to keep topping up the syst...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nigel

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by nigel

Undermounted Sinks

I'm designing my kitchen from scratch. One of the things I'm considering is an undermounted sink. What's puz...

1 comments posted 19yrs

posted by MarkSPAM

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by MarkSPAM

Travis Perkins rigid kitchen units.

TP are doing an offer (in Cheltenham anyway) of 80% off there rigid (pre-built) kitchen units. There quote is the lowes...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nickmYourHatavTEN.co.uk

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by nickmYourHatavTEN.co.uk

Kitchen kickboard sealer strip

Hi Anyone know where I could get Kitchen kickboard sealer strip? The strip that goes between the kickboard and floor On-...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by Martin ©¿©¬

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Martin ©¿©¬

Stunning Restoration of 200 y/o Wall

I neighbour has just had his smooth red sandstone outer wall restored. It was expertly done but not cheap. Chap who did...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by robt.black

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by robt.black

Best way to cut a long thin slot in wood?

I need to make a cupboard door frame from wood. The panel is one of those thin nmetal mesh types usually found in radia...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by curious

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by curious

Main fuse blowing - washing machine?

The fuse (in the fuse box) keeps blowing every time I turn on the washing machine. I have tried plugging it in to other...

7 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nomail

7 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

Bathroom Ceiling Recessed Extractor Fan

The one in my ensuite has stopped working. Any ideas where can I get a new one online. I have looked at the main DIY web...

12 comments posted 19yrs

posted by Reply to NG only

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by Reply to NG only

installing central heating from scratch

im thinking, only thinking mind, about installing central heating, we have warm air heating, so no rads, boiler or anyt...

5 comments posted 19yrs

posted by reg

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by reg

what type of paint for ceilings?

Do you just use normal white emulsion for painting ceilings?

1 comments posted 19yrs

posted by kilauea3

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

Mould on bathroom ceiling

Hi. I have an extractor fan in my bathroom ceiling which works really well, and I always use it. However, on the ceilin...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by black.cat

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by black.cat

Monobloc Tap

Hi I have purchased a Monobloc Basin Tap. I wanted to fit this into a two hole basin. The diameter of the holes in the...

3 comments posted 19yrs

posted by yshaikh01

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by yshaikh01