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...
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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...
How to remove a load bearing wall
Removing a load bearing wall This is a tricky DIY job so make sure you're prepared! Here's what you have to do or at least be prepared to do in...
Damp proofing your walls
Treating and damp proofing walls Damp-proofing will protect your home and will save you money in the long term by preventing more serious damage like dry rot to doors, frames....
How to fix wall battens
Wall battens, How to install them. Battens are used in all sorts of things from stagecraft to sailing and, of course, construction; this guide explains how to apply wooden battens...
How to make an attic hatch in a ceiling
Making an attic ceiling hatch Not quite as large as a door or a door frame but using the same principle fitting techniques. Creating an opening Plan the size of...
Mixing mortar for building brickwork
Mixing mortar for building brickwork The basics of building brickwork Note: To mix mortar, you’ll need to mix one part of cement to six parts of bricklayer's sand. You can...
Building a brick wall, English Bond
Building a home extention When you lay bricks for the first time it's a good idea to practice first with a soft mixture of sand and water which can act...
Building a brick wall, Flemish Bond
Home extention brickwork When you lay bricks for the first time it's a good idea to practise first with a soft mixture of sand and water which can act as...