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damp cold plaster

Hi everyone, I have a problem with a corner of my living-room - both walls are internal. I recently moved in and have r...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pocketchimp
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by pocketchimp

Vent kitchen extractor into chimney

Hi, I'm trying to find advice on connecting a kitchen extractor fan to an existing chimney. Would I need to line the...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andymc_myammi
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by andymc_myammi

Waterproofing walls

I want to waterproof my pebledashes outside wall using something like PVA. Are there any products that I can spray onto...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tony.dragon
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by tony.dragon

Triple glazing

For extra sound insulation is it worth it? TIA. Will
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cromer1
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by cromer1

SelfContained Paint Roller

Hi Anyone ever used the self contained paint roller??? If so, what did you think of it and where can you buy them??? Eba...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by im
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by im

ideal standard cistern donuts, where to get

We've got 3 ideal standard toilets in our house, new build just over 10 years ago, on all 3 of the bogs the seal ha...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nosp
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by nosp

Gas Boiler - how to chose?

Ok, I'm totally clueless on this one. Looking for a new boiler and haven't a clue what's what. But, saw thi...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by trojan
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by trojan

welding mask

What are the best. Goggles are a welding mask. And also, can you see through the lense before you make contact? I have...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson

roof

Calling any roofing people :-) I have a problem with my upstairs bedroom. Its about a metre in diameter, and its a damp...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson

Planning Permission

Hello all. I have been told that you do not need to apply for planning permission if you have for example an extension...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Oilyboy
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by Oilyboy

Sealing a bath or shower tray

Hey guys n gals, I need recomendations for a product to seal around my bath.... I don;t want to use mouldy old silicone...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by james.mccomb
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by james.mccomb

replacing bathroom extractor fan

I want to replace my bathroom extractor - looks quite old and is a strange size (I think) the front cover is, 160mm x 1...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gm4jnw
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by gm4jnw

help identifying bolt in order to get another, thanks

Hi I have a gadget that holds together using two half inch long bolts. Unfortunatly I've lost one. I'm hoping I...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by webbygodnospammy
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by webbygodnospammy

workshop shed

Hi. Can anyone tell me of anywhere in the north west where i can acquire a workshop shed? concrete are wooden. looking f...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson