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Curtain brackets - drill bits and rawlplugs
I am putting curtain brackets into a wooden beam that is 19mm thick and runs horizontally above my front room window - there is plasterboard behind this. I have been told that I can get away with using wood screws without rawl plugs, but I am not sure if this is the best way given that the screws I have are about 35mm…
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Bad lock or Bad DIY?
Hi, I just bought a Brenton Bolt lock from B&Q to try and add a little bit of security to the bunker that I'm storing my bike in (it's not expensive enough for anything better!). The bunker has two doors and after fitting the lock I've found that when you pull both doors at the same time, the bolt just slides out, even…
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mounting a IKEA besta cabinet on the plaster board
Hi, I live in a new built house (6 years old) and everything is made of plasterboard here. I want to mount a ikea besta unit on one of the main wall (the one shared with my neighbour). I have no clue if there are studs behind the wall and if there are, I cannot be sure if I can use them, since the spaces are tight and I am…
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Boxing in a fuse box
Would it need venting if inbox it in to be hidden from the wall? Does it get hot?
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Plug socket 8ft in the air?
Hello everyone, I have a rather random but niggling question and wondered if anyone had something similar in their home, and could tell me how they've made best use of it :) I have a single plug socket just underneath the coving of my bedroom ceiling and can not ascertain why or how anyone would be able to use it, or even…
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How to clean hairs out of a popup washbasin plug?
My washbasin is very slow at draining so I suspect it's getting clogged with hair, how do I get the pop up plug out?
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Glasgow/Hamilton Landscaping
Guys Can any one recommend a good landscaper in the Glasgow/Hamilton area. I am looking to get a patio extended and am new to the area. Thanks in advance.
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Garden furniture - best quality?
We need to replace our current garden furniture (Allibert table, 6 chairs and a parasol). This set was bought in 1986 and has been superb quality and comfort. It was very expensive at the time, and considered 'top of the range' but has been real value-for-money. We've been looking at rattan and wondered if anyone here has…
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conservatory flooring
Am trying to decide on what floor to lay in new conservatory which has a wood/fibre board sub floor. Our previous consrvatory had tiles ( cold & noisy)then replaced those with t&g solid wood( needed constant varnishing).We get full sun most of day. What did you fit and why?
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Smelly drains!!
I've noticed that whenever we've had heavy'ish rain and then flush the toilet a very sulphurous smell emanates from the drains outside the kitchen. There's no apparent blockage as the water etc runs free when the manhole is lifted. I can't work out why or where this pong is coming from.
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High Gloss Dining Table
Hi, I'm considering purchasing a high gloss dining table which looks rather lovely, but i'm concerning about the ease of scratches. Has anyone had any experience of this? Would you recommend staying clear from such dining tables, or can you take protective measures to minimise the risk. The table is as follows:
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Shower tray on solid floor
I'm thinking of putting a shower in. The floor is solid concrete and so the waste pipe will have to run above the floor. There are some shower trays where you have to buy additional leg and side panel kits, are these ok, or are the higher shower trays a better option?
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Telescopic roller blinds! Where can I find them?
I've spent hours searching but I cannot find these anywhere. I need a blackout roller blind that fits inside the frame of the window but that doesn't need screws for fitting, a bit like the telescopic shower rails you can get. Any idea where I can get one of those? Thanks in advance for the help! :beer:
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Sash Window Dilemma
Hi Have 6 sash windows and live the look of them but they need repair ie black bits, painted shut, some broken panes... They don't appear to be rotten... I love the look of the boxes and would live to preserve them Problem is everyone on street seems to have awful looking but practical I'm sure! double glazing and its not…
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PartyWall Surveyor problem
Hi I've had building work done and I've been through the PartyWall Agreement process with a surveyor I appointed. Someway through I was issued additional unagreed charges from my surveyor whom I now do not trust. Now that the work has been completed I have been told he needs to come back and 'sign off' the work and this…
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shellac?
Does anyone know if you can buy shellac for furniture/wood in the UK or of a good alternative to seal wood? I'm in the process of refurbishing an old piece of furniture - it's a 1930s oak dresser that has that common dark brown stain on it. I'm painting it with Annie Sloan chalk paints and the dark stain bleeds through the…
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Washing Machine Door won't open
We have an approx. 10 year old Hoover Nextra (front loader) washing machine that has a stuck door - my wife used it this morning and commented on how hard it was to open the door after the interlock released - but somehow managed to open it .... it is now empty of clothes. I have now closed the door and the pull handle…
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Damp Proof problems
Hello We moved into an old house 18 months ago, the survey revealed damp problems so the estate agent recommended a company to carry out damp proofing. They carried out the works seemingly well and we moved in and started renovating, a little while ago we noticed damp returning in two places which had damp proof work was…
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Packing the gland nut on a lockshield valve
I'm finding conflicting views online on whether I can easily undo the gland nut and pack it on a lockshield valve. Some folk say you'll be flooded, others say, as long as you've closed the valve, you'll have no problem. It's an old, pretty standard looking valve dating from 30 years ago, if that helps. It has a very slight…
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Musty smell and damaged carpet
I have an old house and on investigating a musty smell I noticed a small patch of carpet (about 3 inches square) seemed damp and when I touched it the tuft broke away. There are no footings in the oldest part of the house (it's about 200 yrs old) and this is where the problem was found. Question: Is this a sign of mould…
