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Repairing Warped floorboards – Tongue and Groove
Repairing solid wood laminate flooring. Step 1: Find the cause and fix – In this case it was a dripping dishwasher inlet hose, the floor only got bad when the property was vacant for a month, but could have been … Continue reading
Posted in General Maintenance, Kitchen, Knowledgebase, Repairs
Tagged beading, damage, floorboard, maintenance, repair, restore, rotten, secret nail, skirting board, timber, tool, wood
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Hanging Curtains!
What pitfalls may I come up against? Curtains are a fairly standard to many rooms, but can often cause some annoying problems when not installed properly – like falling down and leaving a gaping hole in the plaster! In every … Continue reading
Wall Types
Lath & Plaster, Plasterboard Stud, Solid Masonry or Dot and Dab? When it comes to putting up a shelf, curtain track or a heavy mirror, knowing what the wall structure is will help determine how a safe and reliable fixing … Continue reading
Posted in General Maintenance, Knowledgebase
Tagged cavity, finishing plaster, jointing tape, maintenance, plaster, plasterboard, rawl plug, stud, stud wall, timber, wall, wood
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Leather Double bed for sale – SOLD
Double bed, leather, in very good condition. £SOLD Viewing can be arranged, I can also assemble (£30) delivery (£10) please call 07810825089 or email if interested or you have any questions. *please note the image is not the exact bed but is … Continue reading
Wall light fittings for sale #SOLD
Matching pair of wall light fittings recently removed from a property. both in full working order when removed but would advise having checked before fitting. £SOLD for the pair I can deliver for a small fee. please call 07810825089 … Continue reading
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Tagged for sale, lights, sale, Wall Lights
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Socket Set For Sale – £SOLD
Socket Set 1/2″ 24 Pieces – Bought in emergency used once. Product Code: 53503 details on set can be seen on SCREWFIX website use product code to search. 24 Piece Set. Heat-treated chrome vanadium steel with mirror polished chrome finish. … Continue reading
Posted in For Sale, General Maintenance
Tagged maintenance, repair, sale, Socket Set, spanner, tool
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Sheet Materials
– What is the difference between MDF, chipboard, ply, Conti Board and hardboard? – What can I use them for? Okay so what’s the difference, well cost is a major factor with external plywood being very expensive – but why? … Continue reading
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Tagged conti board, laminated, Marine ply, mdf, plywood, Shelves, timber, wood
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Floor Tiling
Tiling a floor is a very practical choice for any kitchen or bathroom – the floor is easy to clean and tough wearing, compared to the alternatives: Lino – can tear easily when moving appliances! Laminate Floor – vulnerable to … Continue reading
Which Wall Fixing?
Before fixing any load-bearing structures to the wall (such as shelving, wall art, paintings, etc), there are some important considerations to bear in mind first. Consider the type of wall and choose the appropriate plug. Remember that not all wall … Continue reading
Mouldy Silicone
Mouldy silicone is an unsightly mess in a kitchen or bathroom. This is easily sorted by removing all the grotty old silicone and cleaning the contact areas and making sure they are nice and dry before reapplying new silicone. Don’t … Continue reading
