Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

MDF varnish & paint ?

I am building a bathroom cabinet from MDF which will get water splashes on from the shower . I have been told by this g...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nothere

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by nothere

Any Painters & Decoraters on here want to give me a quote

Hi Need a quote on painting the exterior render in Morley, Leeds. If any local P&D interest drop a post and I will conta...

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posted by asas

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by asas

Tambour

We have two Tambour wall units in our kitchen. They are attractive and functional but the roller doors will not stay fu...

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posted by Phian

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by Phian

Conservatory roof replacement

Hi Is it possible to replace a conservatory roof. The conservatory gets far too hot in the summer, it doesn't get t...

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posted by sclarke624

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by sclarke624

Dampness on wall

I moved into a new build a few months ago and put a large plant pot on a window ledge. I noticed today that the self ne...

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posted by "michael(nospam)collins"

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by "michael(nospam)collins"

Help Required : How to restart a British Gas F2 boiler

We've had the kitchen re-tiled, and the tiler had to disconnect the CH=HW controller that's installed in the ki...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by zkat

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by zkat

Wallpaper Paste

Hi, How long can you leave wallpaper paste mixed in a bucket, before it can not be used. I ask this because I started d...

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posted by dave

3 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

Oven wiring diagram

Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram for Blomberg EOD605b double oven. The main element exploded in a big...

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posted by mm

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mm

safe bathroom lock

Hi i am looking for the type of lock used in hospital bathrooms where the user can have privacy but if required can be...

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posted by zen72261

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by zen72261

Coving cracks

Whats the best way to hide the cracks where the Coving joins together? I haven't tried it yet but do you think thin...

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posted by johncon2

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by johncon2

Fixing to uPVC

Dear group What are the best fixings/method of attaching a door security chian/bar to a uPVC door? TIA Graham

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by nospam

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

steel box section

I don't suppose someone on here has a spare length of steel box section 60 x 60 x 4mm?? I need 1.5 meters in total,...

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posted by nosp

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by nosp

Bathroom Sealant ?

In the past I have used for fixing baths etc a kitchen and bathroom translucent sealant by poolycell @ a cost of £6.99...

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posted by the_constructor

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor

Bathroom Floor

Ideas for floor covering, please Old house with fairly solid floorboards, slightly uneven. Pipes under floor also need...

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posted by cojack4removespam

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by cojack4removespam

Interior mastic

My upvc window frames were fitted about 15 years ago. I am having problems on the inside where the individual pieces of...

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posted by jones

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by jones