I have just had my kitchen ceiling renewed as the flat above leaked and damaged ours. The workman has taken out all of the insulation so there is now nothing between the upstairs flat and the...
I want to buy some Laminate flooring about 30 sq metres- the type that clicks together. Can anyone recommend a brand that they are pleased with and give me a rough quide on the price I might expect to...
Where can I buy the roofing stuff for a garden shed. I'm told that it comes in several grades. What would you recommend for an old shed that may need replacing in a couple of years time?
i just recently qualified as a painter decorator and have been lucky to land a my first fairly big job. 20 rooms, corridor , staircase and doors. it is for a charity but i will have to use 3 other...
Doesnt Eggshell paint have a flat (not shiny) but slightly rough texture to it? I have just painted cabinets with Dulux Eggshell and it is mid-sheen - when did eggshell become un-eggshell-like? I'm...
Hi folks! urgent query addressed to your know-how... Bathroom tiles. Ugly grey. Covering ENTIRE bathroom walls, floor to ceiling. Brilliant idea: paint... Ronseal Tile Primer brought across from the...
Intend to go from a Friday and return on the Monday, any tips for a cheap ferry ticket, Citreon Picasso car and 3 adult passengers. I find the web site confusing.
Is there a firm out there that offers a one week tour taking in Washington DC. Monticello, Williamsburg etc in Virginia as well as Savannah and Charleston in Georgia? Tours I've found go to more...
I have a Olympus E420 SLR camera. Would anyone like to recommend a suitable compact flash card to use? I have tried a Sandisk Extreme III (4GB) but it seems to be non compatible!
i have wooden floor boards in my lounge which have previously been stained and varnished by the previous owners, the boards are in excellent condition but need a make over, whats the best way to re...
my new wall paper won't stick properly, has it something to do with the wall being previously painted with a satin paint? if so, whats the remedy? would sugarsoap help?
Hi, my (private) tenancy is about to end at my flat, and i'm doing a scout round to see what needs doing to make sure my deposit is returned. Just wanted to get a few thoughts on if something would be...
I have a 22mm gap between my new electric cooker and the wall behind it. My old cooker had a vent screwed onto it which covered this gap but this one doesn't have one. What can I use instead?
Hi, I used to like playing the game Cannon Fodder on the old Amiga. Does anyone know if there is a similar game on the PC. Not just a shoot em up but a game that needs a bit of thought to get through...
we are in the middle of buying a victorian house on the first viewing we noticed that it had an old electric consumer box we had an electrician have a look at it he said it needs updateing but the...
Besides making an insurance claim does anyone know how I can get a replacement patio door key ... its only the type like a front door key but Ive misplaced it in house somewhere! Cheers
hi im a painter just getting in to getting tenders from builders.ive had some plans sent to me and im not to sure on how much to charge by the metre, or is there some rough guide to work it out...