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Shower tray advice

I'm about to replace my old 900mm square plastic tray with a new one. It will have to be on legs for access to the...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by j.a.bakerdog
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by j.a.bakerdog

Sealing shower

A couple of years ago I had a plumber install a new shower for me. Because he was pushed for time and I really needed t...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no-one
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by no-one

Radiator pipe instalation and insulation

Hi all....... I would like to install 2 radiators using all copper pipework in my part finished ground floor extension....
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by paulm123nospam
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by paulm123nospam

Peeling Paint on Patio

I have a small concrete patio area ( 3Mx2M) which I painted with a 'Garage Floor Paint' a couple of years ago....
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by denregan54
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by denregan54

Grills for BBQ

Looking for cast iron grills or ceramic coated grills for DIY Brick Bult BBQ, 60cm X 40cm or anything near Can't sea...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by sm
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by sm

Real Wood Floor & Urea Stain, Help Please !!

This may seem a strange question, but here goes. We have a real oak floor in the bathroom, waxed regularly. Sadly my il...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by culshaw-markham
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by culshaw-markham

lead to copper joint outside the house

Hi Glad i found this group as i have posted a few messages and got great answers. we had our main drain dug up today ne...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by usenet
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by usenet

Totally OT Cranes

I live in Leeds where there is lots of redevelopment going on in the city centre. I was driving through the other day a...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by john
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by john

Electric - Main Supply

The fuseboard in my new house is aincent According to my bible (readers digest DIY Manual) I must have the mains moved...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mark.nalder_TRAPTHESPAM_
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark.nalder_TRAPTHESPAM_

Credit card charges

Please Be Aware, Some banks are eliminating the standard interest free period within which you may pay your credit card...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by kipper
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kipper

Cutting bricks

I'm about to build a brick BBQ and notice in the plans that I have to cut some bricks in half. I've been told t...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Danny
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by Danny

laying a floor in the loft

hi. I'm putting floorboards in my loft, as I got a load of really nice oak ones for free. What's the best way t...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by philicorda
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by philicorda

cleaning patio slabs

i put some patio slabs down and although all are ok they seem to be covered in concrete dust ,i`ve bought some brick cl...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by aoqk85
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by aoqk85

switches & sockets

Looking for somewhere online for cheap stainless steel or chrome light switches and plug sockets. I have searched and fo...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by 1239
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by 1239

Leaky shower door seal

I have a pivotal shower door and the transparent seal at the bottom on the underneath bit has perished. There is no mak...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by headinabucket
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by headinabucket