Disabled access for new home entrances
Disabled Access at entrance doors in new build homes. The England & Wales Building Regulations were amended in 1999, the aim was to improve access for the disabled, for clarity...
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How to conceal a steal RSJ ceiling beam
Concealing a steal (rsj) beam If you're not into a more industrial, "loft-style" look, read this guide on how to conceal rolled-steel joists (RSJs) in your ceiling. Here are a...
10 Myths, Misconceptions or Mistakes with Wood and Doors
Myth or Mistake? Loch Ness Monster - is it Real? Myth 1: External Fire exit doors need to be Fire Rated - Not True - Fire exits doors are exactly...
John Lewis - Gift Vouchers - Reviews
Review DirectDoors.com and receive John Lewis gift vouchers! Please share your experience with us! In order to improve the satisfaction of our customers, we have partnered withthe independent review site...
Repairing an overflowing cistern
Repairing an overflowing cistern There are many different types of cistern and also many different types of fittings within the cistern, this info is a guide only. 1. Fisrtly, you...
Building Garden Steps
Building garden steps Graded tiers in any garden can create depth and interest, building some garden steps to get about easily will be needed. Here's how you do it. Note:...
Easter Discount Code - April Offers
Discount Code: 'APRIL-SPRING-DEAL' Spend £500 minimum and save £40. Please feel free to pass this discount code to friends and colleagues. Delivery is FREE to the UK...
Special offers on external doors
Special offers on external doors. We have just added a new category for external doors to make it easier for customers to access those doors which are on special offer...
A new category for Internal prefinished flush coloured doors
We have now created this new category dedicated to internal flush doors that are coloured rather than a timber veneer. This new category will contain doors that are Ash Grey,...
How to remove a non load bearing wall
Removing a non load bearing wall Not an easy DIY task; make sure that before you start, the wall you're removing is definitely non-load bearing! If you intend adding a...
london land to be released
London land to be released by 2016 Some 525 hectares of land is to be 'exited' by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in the UK capital in order to encourage...
Fitting supporting beams
Fitting a supporting beam This is a guide for removing a brick wall or widening a door opening when you intend knocking through to form a larger room, it leaves...