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I have used four makes in the past twenty years My first was a Wagner which was used on fairly regular basis but did eventually burn out the high element then a B&D which lasted about the same time span and the same fault, both of these were used on refurbs and certainly lasted a few years the...

As already said a cold or damp flue will not pull that well it normally reaches temperature after 5-10 minutes, but do make sure that you have it swept regularly also make sure that a flue flow test and a spillage test is carried out at the same time. their should also adequate ventilation for...

Hi I would agree with Dunk 18mm Osb for the roof, for a roof coating that is easy to lay have a look at Wickes easy lay felt it is a two part self adeshive system and it is building approved 25mm Jablite is very cheap way of insulating the walls between 25mm roofing battens covered with either...

I would recommend the Ryobi 18 volt range I have been using them for the last 10 years on a processional basis and I have found them very reliable if some what heavy tools. I only tried them as quick replacement when I had tools stolen. but I have bought more since as you get good value for...

I would suggest you take a look at Tommys trade secrets fixing skirting on you tube the carpenter gives a very comprehensive guide to scribing and mitring sorry I am not sure how to post the link but it is worth searching for. hope this helps Rob

You need to look at the head this is where the company cable comes in and the companys fuse is,and depending on what fuse rating is marked if it is a single phase 240volt supply it may be 60 or 100 amps. Also check out if the fuse holder is metal or plastic if it is plastic it a modern type, you...

I suffered the same problem when I started wearing glasses, I have not found any disposable masks that do a good job but I have had good results with the Drager reusable respiratory mask it exhausts below, near the chin so that it does not steam your specs the strap is a bit strange but you...

I would use screws and pre drill,I use cls quite a lot for stud work when I am refurbishing houses, I have also used it for shed & workshop construction B&Q cls is pain to find straight lengths so a timber merchants or builders yards are your best bet with regards to screws green deck screws...

I would not use self levelling compound as it will crack up when you use the bench you could use 50mm timber battens and make torsion bench top ie; 18+50+18+4 and the still lip with 4x1 this would be more stable, concrete worktops as used in the states do not get the pounding of a bench plus...