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Have a check all around each handle for any tiny grub screws. There will be a tiny hole possibly that you need to undo using a suitably sized Allen key, that's normally how such ahndles are secured

Hi There are many different ways to build a log store using many different techniques. One easy straight forward method is to use the Simpsons Strongtie work bench kit as it includes all the brackets and all you need to add is the timber. An example of using the kit to build a workbench can be seen ...

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Apologies, this should have been stated in the project. Traditionally it's known as a wrap around, offset and cabinet hinge but more recently it's now referred to as a cranked hinge

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We have a project that deals with exactly how to do this here: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/e ... _hatch.htm

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Hi The best way to find out for sure is to get some of it tested for asbestos, see our project here for more information: m We also have a project here on how to remove asbestos safely: m In the mean time until you have teh results back it's best to not use the room space any further, seal it up and...

Hi It sounds like the basin is connected to the bath or shower before the trap. So when the water runs out of the basin it then sits in the pipe, slowly pushing the bath water out of its trap until its all gone. Remember the bath or shower waste will always have water in it so will slow down any wat...

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Did you apply a mist coat to the plaster first? If not then this is probably why the paint is cracking and flaking off.

We have a full project on painting new plaster here for more details: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/p ... laster.htm

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Hi Unfortunately we can't recommend any individual companies within the information, but it looks like we've neglected to mention what you should be looking for, apologies for that. The particular services you are looking for are called "Escrow services", if you run an online search for th...

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We have a project here that should answer all of your questions: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/p ... laster.htm

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We do have a project page that deals with how to safely strip paint that can be seen here that should help you: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/s ... -paint.htm

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We do have our very own software dedicated to this sort of request. You can signup for a demo account and get a rough price for your plans, see our Price Doctor software here: https://pricedoctor.co.uk

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Hi Ah yes good point, unfortunately not in this case then as the gap between the brick and plasterboard face will be too large. In this instance you will be best of using some 10mm threaded bar and resin fixing (similar to this one: m). Drill out hole through plasterboard and in to brick, pump in so...

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The Corefix fixing is designed specifically with this job in mind, we have a review on it here if you would like to find out more: https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/product-re ... fixing.htm

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Hi The very best and most secure fixing will be to fix to the existing studs behind the wall. Do you know if it is indeed a stud wall or could the plasterboard have been dot and dab fixed to a more secure brick or block wall behind? If so then Corefix fixings are teh way to go: m If you are indeed d...

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