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Loft conversion

This is probably beyond my diy abilities, but how do loft conversion companies strengthen up the loft space when they r...
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posted by http://www.environmentalconsul
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by http://www.environmentalconsul

replacing plaster

Hi, Started decorating the bathroom and the plaster has come off with the tiles, or rather the first thin layer has, do...
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posted by a.bowyer
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by a.bowyer

Best coving adhesive

Hi, Having my first attempt at putting coving up (paper covered plaster stuff) and been told that the coving adhesive g...
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posted by graham
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by graham

Travertine floor tiles

Hi, I'm about to lay Travertine floor tiles on my existing suspended wooden floor. There's virtually no flex on...
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posted by stokesy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by stokesy

brennenstuhl plug in power monitor

Hi, Bought one of these from Maplins. It plugs in the mains socket and measures voltage ,current,and amount of electric...
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posted by fester
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by fester

Central heating ?

The new house I will be moving into soon has a gas fired back boiler, with a water tank up in the airing cupboard situa...
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posted by troubleinstore
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by troubleinstore

Combi boiler ?

I understand now that a condensing combi boiler has to be fitted to all new installations due to them being more energy...
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posted by troubleinstore
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by troubleinstore

Painted door ?

At the house I am moving into soon, someone has painted a brandnew door with what looks like 1 coat of gloss paint with...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by troubleinstore
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by troubleinstore

Garden shed ?

I move into my new house soon (resale property, NOT new build) and need a garden shed. Am I right in thinking that you...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by troubleinstore
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by troubleinstore

Oil or Gas Central Heating?

I'm buying a house which already has oil central heating although the boiler looks to be in need of replacement. I&...
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posted by ralanmail-net
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by ralanmail-net

50cm cooker hood

Hi i am looking for a 50cm wide cooker hood. the Belling CH503 looks quite a good deal. has anyone fitted this or got a...
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posted by zen72261
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by zen72261

Electric question

Can anyone advise on this one...help note received from buddy:- Thanks, Pete
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posted by PeteBrown
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by PeteBrown

Great joinery/carpentry books?

Hi, Any woodworking experts in this group? If so, can you recommend any great books on woodworking? Preferably suitable...
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posted by nul
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nul

Plain windows to Georgian?

My new house has recently had replacement double glazing. The glass is plain but I would like to have a Georgian look,...
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posted by nospam
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

plastic plumbing

I'm replacing my electric shower fitted by a plumber about ten years ago and it is attached to the old unit (Triton...
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posted by John
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by John