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Yeah, I've seen these. Don't mind something more minimal and simple (cheaper) as we've got 8 doors to find door knobs for.

Hi guys, We're currently doing up a 1930's semi. We've had the internal doors stripped and want to fit some new door handles to them as the original ones (we don't currently have) are way too expensive. Finding it a right pain to work out what to do with them. Has anyone got any experience with this?

Good luck. I'm told this is good stuff but only to carry out the work if required. https://envirograf.com/product/fire-retardant-coating-for-timber/

Did you get any further with this?

We have an old block paving driveway that runs on a slight gradient down towards our newly constructed shed. It was always the intention to get our landscaper to install an aco drain in front of the shed to prevent water draining through the shed. We have a drain to the right of the shed. I'm having difficulties pinning him down so wondered if it was the type of job to DIY and if anyone has any tips on installation?

As a bit of a noob ? could you direct me to the correct connection please and I'll give it a go.

Thanks guys. Probably outside my skill level. I'll contact our plumber.

We're renovating our house. Kitchen needs a lot of work. It has a relatively new boiler but we can't work out what this vertical pipe does and why it's not complete fixed/sealed securely into the horizontal pipe. There also seems to be a slight drains whiff coming from it. Especially when say the dishwasher or washing machine's been on. Any help would be appreciated.

We'll probably be ripping it up in 5yrs I'd say. Hopefully sooner.

Hi, We've just had out garden landscaped and had some Brazilian slate put down for a path and a patio for the annexe at the bottom of the garden. We have a small old patio at the main house, concrete blocks, that doesn't match the slate (obviously). Long term plan is to extend the kitchen over that so we didn't want to waste money slabbing the old section. So we were thinking as a quick fix/spruce up is there a hardy patio paint we could use to paint them in a similar shade to the slate? A lot of the patio will be covered in planters, outdoor furniture so there shouldn't be too much on show.

Managed to sort it with an old chisel and a hand plane is it was only 8 blocks. Thanks for all the help

Cheers folks. This forum is flipping great for advice.

Unfortunately I don't own one.

Thanks. Good plan. The only issue is the backs/underneath are covered in rock hard bitchumen. Just got to work out how to get that stuff off.

Possibly. Yes, it's only a one block width strip into each room comprising of 11 blocks. I just want that strip flush with the rest of the floor.

Hi, We have parquet throughout our downstairs room (front, back and entrance/hall). It needs some sanding but in-between each room there's a room of the oak that is raised up. I'm trying to fathom why it would be like this. Is it a design feature or has something happened to make them raise up? Also, what would be the best solution to getting them level with the rest of the floor so it looks flush and stops being a trip hazard? Would it be sand the tops or pull them out and dig out what's underneath then put re set them?

That's what I'm thinking. I know there are plastic membrane barriers on the market but not sure how effective they are.

Have you put any root barriers underneath?

Hi folks. Just to resurrect this thread. Our annexe is now built and we're looking to screen the horrible concrete wall behind it and also add screening from neighbours now conifers have gone. The garden is on a slope and pretty moist in the area we want planting. We were thinking maybe some kind of drainage in front of the annexe running down the side to end up behind the annexe so something that loves moist conditions would be good. This is why I was initially thinking bamboo.

Cheers guys, once again this site has proved invaluable. ?? On another note, does anyone have any advice on creating a slate/slab path that will join a wide path/patio that'll sit in front of the annexe pictured above? I'm no builder but happy to get involved as long as I know what I'm doing.

Yep, I'm beginning to lean towards that idea. There's some great things people are doing with them architecturally too. Just lost an hour in Pinterest ?

True. Also as stated previously, it's going to be covered to cheapest and easiest is essential.

Cheers. Useful site that. I think maybe one, or max two concrete gravel boards would do it. But I do like the look of battered dry walls or the gabions. I guess it doesn't really matter too much as the patio/path will be over the top.

Quick update to say path laid with OSB boars on top. Some old exterior paint mixed with sand then some more sprinkles on top. Worked perfectly and will see us through until spring. Thanks for all your help, it's very much appreciated. ??

Seems like a good and simple idea. Is it just dig, bury them down and just slot the boards in? ??