Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

laminate flooring

SWMBO has talked me into laying wood laminate flooring in the bedroom. The room is 2.6m x 4m. In the instructions it sa...

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posted by shazzbat

12 comments posted 17yrs posted by shazzbat

Flue sealing

Delurking to ask for help with sealing a flue. Have just removed/dismantled the ancient Aga that was here when we moved...

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posted by newsreply

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by newsreply

Filling gap (0.5cm to 1.0cm) below some skirting board

Hi, All the skirting board in my flat goes right down to the floor. However, in two sections (both visible, one in hall...

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posted by e

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by e

Conservatory floor advice...

Hi Building a conservatory... 5m x 3m, .. stage now at - up to damp proof course with double brick wall, about to put d...

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posted by ramrod007

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by ramrod007

Water pipes banging when taps are turned on/off

Hi, I live in a 1970's house. The problem above started happening about 2 weeks ago. I affects both the hot and col...

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posted by ss

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by ss

Interior folding doors

I am trying to source an interior folding (concertina type) door to make the kitchen more usable. The type I want is in...

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posted by castcall

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by castcall

Birch veneer

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get some birch veener or birch veneered MDF/contiboard ? All the places I can find do...

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posted by peter

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by peter

Small Screws

Can anyone recommend a site for buying spectacle screws of various sizes ? The little repair kits you can buy seem to b...

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posted by gilmck

1 comments posted 17yrs posted by gilmck

Exterior paint

Anyone got any recommendations for a good exterior gloss paint? I normally use Dulux, but it seems to need re-doing eve...

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posted by giles

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by giles

Triton power shower too hot?

Hi We had a Triton T90si fitted about a year ago, this model was chosen because of our poor water pressure. Started off...

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posted by mentalguy2k8

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by mentalguy2k8

shower cubicle walls

My builder, 6 years ago, lined out my shower room with standard plasterboard, which as we all know has the water-resist...

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posted by dunks.spamcan

0 comments posted 17yrs posted by dunks.spamcan

Going Rate?

SWMBO wants the hall stairs and landing decorated. I am not opposed to DIY decorating but I am not good with planks, la...

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posted by john

6 comments posted 17yrs posted by john

Handle for strimmer

My 2 stroke Strimmer/hedgecutter/pole saw works well but it would be so much easier to use if it had a "D" shaped handl...

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posted by MikeRogers

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by MikeRogers

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posted by kerezlove1977

2 comments posted 17yrs posted by kerezlove1977

Replacement shower

Hi, replacing an old shower unit for a new one, but just concerned regarding that the mains cold water pipe/electric wi...

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posted by LRobinsonNOSPAM

3 comments posted 17yrs posted by LRobinsonNOSPAM