Chipboard flooring with tongue and groove joints is commonly available for flooring applications. They are relatively cheap and quick to lay. Standard size sheets are 2400mm x 600mm and available in two thicknesses – 18mm and 22mm. The tongue and groove edges make for a strong bond between the boards. Water resistant flooring grade chipboard should be used. Ordinary chipboard … [Read more...] about Laying chipboard flooring
DIY Kitchens Reviews
Pros >> Potentially huge savings to be made compared to well known rivals>> Easy to use online planner >> Extremely helpful and friendly customer support>> Showroom demonstrating all designs and units>> Wide selection of colours and designs & quality units>> Quick turnaround times and range of delivery options Cons>> … [Read more...] about DIY Kitchens Reviews
Pain Free Picture Hanging with Takker
“Takker - The ingeniously simple wall hanging kit”. Following a successful appearance on the Irish Dragons Den Takker is now launching in the UK Diyfixit was invited to take a look at the new device for hanging pictures called the Takker. We tried it out and were pretty impressed. The device itself looks a bit like a staple gun and came with a selection of special … [Read more...] about Pain Free Picture Hanging with Takker
Read these tips before employing tradesmen
Finding a decent tradesman to work on your house can be a big headache if you don't know anyone. That horrible feeling of "will I get ripped off" or "I don't have a clue where I'm going to find a reliable plumber, electrician, plasterer etc" is no fun. Most of us have been there at some point - maybe you just moved to a new area or you just haven't needed anyone before. It … [Read more...] about Read these tips before employing tradesmen
Influences on house prices
It has been revealed in The Telegraph that parents are willing pay an extra £8,670 on buying a new property in order to get in the catchment area for a good primary school. The figures come from research conducted by Nationwide Building Society who say that simply living near a school where pupils get 10% better results, can mean a 4.6% increase on a house value. The … [Read more...] about Influences on house prices