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Plastering...

Some of the walls in my home seem to have been base plastered....brown crumbly stuff.....I know just a little as my bro...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by changesaddy
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by changesaddy

Shower wall advice sort

I've a very old house (1700ish)that has been mucked about something rotten. An old hall way has been turned into a...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by phil
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by phil

Wiring help needed

Removed old ceiling rose, a triple affair with three spotlights the bulbs of which didn't last a week! Replace it w...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by archierob
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by archierob

Wiring woes part two

On reading the plans it states wiring should not come into contact with insulation, but requires the first floor to be i...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by steve
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by steve

Window repair

I need to remove and replace some rotting rails and stiles on the house windows. 1. What is the best way to remove hard...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by null
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by null

If you don't agree with it, go!

Totally off topic, but this link is well worth reading. http://www.freedom.org/news/200608/25/tenney.phtml Rob Graham
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rttgrahamwow
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by rttgrahamwow

Ovolo rebated timber for window frame

Does anyone know if you can still buy Ovolo rebated soft wood mouldings? I need to repair some window frames. Thanks
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by null
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by null

Petter/ Lister starter motor

I have a friend who has a Petter(Lister) AD1 engine. He requires an electric starter motor for this and purchased TWO,...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

Refurbishing / Covering Stair Treads

Hello All, I am looking at replacing the treads on my staircase. The staircase itself is make of concrete with wooden t...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nospam
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by nospam

Cold conservatory

I am thinking of trying to make my conservatory warmer this winter. It is always freezing in the winter, so I would lik...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Oilyboy
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by Oilyboy

thermostat, does this exist?

We've moved into a fairly old property which we will refurbish in the not too distant future. At the moment we have...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by darryl
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by darryl

Plans for a pitched roof.

Anyone know where I can find plans for a pitched roof that conforms to English regs. I realise that I will have to adapt...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Oilyboy
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Oilyboy

loft flooring

Can anyone tell me the best stuff 2 use for loft flooring? i.e mdf r chipboard. and where is best 2 buy? i.e focus r b&q...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson

Plumbing Noise

When our downstairs toilet gets flushed, it quite often sounds like a fog horn for a few seconds. The upstairs toilet,...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by marts_news
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by marts_news

Exterior painting

Hi, Wonder if anyone can give some guidance re painting the outside of my house. Just been made redundant so can work f...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Dave
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Dave