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Tiles on top of hardboard?

I need to make good the tiling around kitchen units, but the tiles that are already on the wall are about 10mm thick an...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tristanluscombe
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by tristanluscombe

Fence panels - How high?

Are there any regulations (in the UK) stopping me putting up 8 foot high fencing on my boundary in the garden?
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mark.nalder_trapdoor_
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark.nalder_trapdoor_

High quality chip resistant paint

Hi I have tried black Hammerite paint but I need a good quality chip resistant paint for the frame of the metal wheelcha...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by edward.doyle1
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by edward.doyle1

re:Toilet Waste and Shower problem

The other route would be dig down through the concrete floor and lay the waste pipe underground. Anybody know how diffic...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by oatsandpolos(no$pam)
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by oatsandpolos(no$pam)

grp problem

Six months ago I hung a new GRP garage door. A couple of weeks ago I noticed it had bowed but the manufacturer's &#...
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posted by brother.bill
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by brother.bill

fitting new toilet

Is it OK to connect the cistern to the cold water pipe with a flexible tap connector. Also the pan will sit on the floo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Jo
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by Jo

Interior Doors - where?

Can anyone recommend a retailer of interior doors, both glazed and solid, either on or off line? Thanks, Jez
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jez
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jez

Oak on concrete flooring

Hi folks, My living room floor (15m2) is about 120 years old. It is pine, nailed directly (no battens) to a concrete fl...
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posted by nantycoy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nantycoy

Combined belt/disk bench sander

Hi folks, Anyone got any recommendations for an inexpensive but reliable combined belt/disk sander. Intended for hobby...
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posted by bounce
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by bounce

Toilet Waste and Shower problem

I have just bought a house where the previous owner has left a half finished downstairs shower room. I wish to finish t...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by oatsandpolos(no$pam)
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by oatsandpolos(no$pam)

slightly raised laminate flooring.....can I fix it?

Hi all. I've got a laminate floor in the living room that has beocme very slightly raised at one of the joins, due...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by johnny8977
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by johnny8977

Garage Single door, building/widening help

I want to widen my girlfriends outhouse (like a shed) to allow better access, in particular to motorcycle storage etc....
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mfns-spam15
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by mfns-spam15

Baltic Pine Conservatories

Anyone have anything good or bad to say about this firm? I'm looking at a wooden one. Jez
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posted by jez
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jez

Big Wallop U back!

Where you been dude? Was in dire need of some of your knowledge. Latest question - What to do with a redundant septic t...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chris
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by chris

grout /silicone or what>?

Just finished tiling the bathroom.........left a ( grout) gap between acrylic bath and bottom tile.........should I gro...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by activator
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by activator