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how to remove grout sealer?

Hello I recently paid to have ceramic tile installed. The workers used a grout sealer that apparently has left a film o...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by siouxstoeckle
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by siouxstoeckle

Stripping wallpaper

Any body know the best way to penetrate three layers of vynyl emulsion to enable me to strip woodship off the wall, with...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ~brian~
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by ~brian~

Is cavity wall insulation worth it?

My neighbour had it done with a British Gas offer.... wondered whether anyone had any experience to pass on... and also...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dawson_nick
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by dawson_nick

clothes rail

I have spent today in search of an extendable rod to go across a cupboard so I can hang coathangers on it. Nowhere seem...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilauea3
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

Replacement windows

Not quite diy, so apologies if this is slightly off-topic but these people have been advertising on TV: www.webwindowssc...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by andy
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by andy

Wood Joint

Im joining 2 x 3"x3" x5' they are cut at a 45degrees top and bottom whats the best way to secure them together
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by avtt67
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by avtt67

toilet flush problem

Hi I have just fitted a new siphon. The problem now is that the toilet won't flush properly - a single handle press...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mike
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mike

What does "Acrylic capped shower tray" mean ?

What does "Acrylic capped shower tray" mean ? Does it mean the tray is stone capped with acrylic ? If not, what does it...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by abc
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by abc

Condensing boiler question

Rambling round the Cheltenham B&Q today I noticed they were selling a Ravenheat condensing boiler for only £450. But on...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by malunspamwhhite
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by malunspamwhhite

scribed skirting...

Hi all Fitting skirting boards today, scribing the external joints, could anyone tell me what the best tool is for cutti...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by paul.dale920
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul.dale920

Various floor types over concrete slab

I'm currently renovating the down stairs of my house. It is 200 years old and has very low ceiling (about 7 foot)....
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by b
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by b

Drawing plan software

Does anyone have any recommendation for some fairly simple PC s/ware I can use for drawing up some plans - floor and ele...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by w4
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by w4

External Combi boiler

Can anyone recommend a good External Oil combi bolier? We currently have a Heatslave 12/14 in our cellar but we're...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kjhoskin
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kjhoskin