Wood worm - How to spot and treat it - Diy Tip 48
The main thing to realise about wood worm is it cannot only be found in old and new properties but is also seen in the likes of new...
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Letter Boxes - Letter Plates - Mail Boxes - History - Diy Tip 48
Fitting a letter box or letter plate: 1. First decide where you want to put your letterbox on the door. Use the letterbox as a template and draw...
Doors with Transoms - Fanlights - 10 Downing Street - DIY Tip 47
I would expect that most readers of this blog have absolutely no idea what a "Transom" is, so let me explain. The transom is the area above the door (not...
Cat Flaps and Dog Flaps - DIY Tip 46
It doesn't have to be a "dog's life" even for a cat. This blog is dedicated to the pet lovers amongst us of which I am one. My girls are...
Folding Doors - DIY tip 43
I have been looking to add a new range of Folding doors to the web site for some time and I am pleased to announce that I have now added...
Measuring Arch Top Doors - Diy tip 44
Over the years I have been asked to replace doors which are "Arched" or rounded on the top. I have always tried to make sure that the individual requiring the...
Doors, Weather Bars, Golf and Rainy Days - DIY tip 41
Got up this morning to hear the pitter patter of some really heavy rain, another glorious day in Edinburgh! Looking at the front door which faces the Firth of Forth...
Adding edges to a door blank - DIY tip 32
There may be a time when cost or necessity dictates that it is more sensible to use what we call a "Door Blank". Clicking on the images below will take...
Popular timber types - DIY tip 34
The range of timber available is endless. When trying to decide on the correct type of timber for your product/project try and think through what colour of finish you require....
External Door - Frame Sets - DIY tip 35
External Door - Frame Sets We carry out lots of work supplying "Door Sets" to customers specifications. The image shown below in this Blog is one such "Door Set" for...
Timber Commonly Grown in the United States of America - DIY tip 40
There are approximately 48 or more different species of hardwood grown in the United States of America, there are also approximately 25 or more Softwood species also grown. A total...
Wood for Good, Choose Wood For Sustainability- DIY Tip 27
1. Wood is carbon neutral (Because trees absorb CO2 as they grow). In fact, because of the carbon sink effect of the forests, wood from sustainably managed forests can actually...