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I want to maximize the space in my sons small bedroom by creating him some storage utilizing the large stairwell that protrudes into his room. I am aware I need to maintain head clearance on the stairs so the bottom of the wardrobe will be a couple of feet off the floor in the room, but that's...

Hi, I'm installing some OSB board for flooring in my upstairs bedroom. I'm not sure which side should face the joists and which side it is that you walk on. I can't see any stamps or markings to indicate the correct orientation. I need to know this before I commence with the project, hence...

Hello, I'll try to keep it brief: we are having a wood stove installed, and the HETAS approved installer has cut through a joist in the first floor, and a joist in the roof to allow the flue to run up and through the roof (it has an angle in to avoid rafter). There are now two joists (circa...

Good evening everyone, First time posting here so please be kind :) I am carrying out a renovation of my 1960’s staircase. I’d like to remove the part of the newel post that sticks out below the ceiling. Is this supporting the tenon on the stringer above or can I cut it off? I’m no longer...

Please can anyone give advice on this rsj installation. I think we might have issues with building control on this one. The joist hangers haven’t been put on correctly and have been cut off instead of bent over the top. Is this safe and will it pass building control inspection? Thanks

Hi Guys, :(:( Currently wanting to relay a new laminate flooring on the upstairs bedrooms, have stripped the old laminate flooring to the floorboards which I have fixed, some were creaking which I have now screwed back into the joint timber, however I would like surface to be flat and level...

Hi Guys, Currently wanting to relay a new laminate flooring on the upstairs bedrooms, have stripped the old laminate flooring to the floorboards which I have fixed, some were creaking which I have now screwed back into the joint timber, however I would like surface to be flat and level which I...

Hi folks Just a quick one does anybody know if the Im360ci will shoot normal "D" shaped nails, also I know they have a different gas head fitting could the heads be removed and put on a older style gas as I have a few boxes of nails/gases for my older gun which I would like to use up but don't...

Hi all. We are having an double extension and the architect has stipulated that the floor joists need to be 63 x 170mm C24. The length will be just over 4m. Spaced at 400mm over a 10m space. I am really struggling to find this specific size of timber anywhere. I have been looking at the option...

Hi All, I am looking to install stair panels (wainscoting) however I am struggling to find a trader online to carry out the work. What is the right trade for this type of work? also if anyone has any links or contact to someone in the London/Hertfordshire area then please do private message...

This is what I'm dealing with. Anyone tackle a similar project before? The post is 70mm x 70mm which will be replaced or extended/made good with a 90mm x 90mm post. I'm considering several approaches but wondering if bolting flat steel bars may be the easiest work around. Steps 1 and 2 are...

Hi All, I would like your opinions regarding a labour quote I have received for fitting door frames, architraves, hanging new doors, block door opening to make a wall, fitting 2 PVC front home doors and make new double door opening and fit frame and doors. These are the prices below per job...

I am looking at making some shaker kitchen doors to upgrade an existing kitchen. I recently got some 18mm solid oak flooring from a reclamation yard for practice but I am struggling to get the motrice and tenons correct. I am hoping when I move to 22mm this will become easier. If I plan to...

Hi all, I'm currently self building a single storey extension and I'm wondering wether I need a timber wall plate or not. Can I just run the timbers over the blockwork and brick and use restraint straps as pictured? My timbers are running the steels to give a flat ceiling and in years to come...

Hello one and all, Getting straight to it... Situation I have a 5 bay windows both up and downstairs and want to fit venetian blinds. I've had quotes and a couple of people come and measure up and quote but none of them have given me definite solutions to the various issues detailed below...

I am becoming a landlord (out of necessity, due to negative equity - needed to move). To get the old place up to a rental standard, I need to replace the tired and well worn kitchen with something more modern. I don't want to waste the entire renovation budget on the kitchen alone (property...

Apologies if it's not the right place to post it but I need some expert opinion please. I am having a few things done on our house which is being fully refurbished. I needed a joiner for a new front door/frame, 5 inside doors to realign (were hung by me previously), door furniture for 6 doors, 3...