Let’s face it, wheelie bins are not the most attractive item outside our homes. For this reason, DIY wheelie bin storage can be a popular project for the do it yourself enthusiast. Building a bin store is relatively straight forward and doesn’t really require any unique skills. Essentially, if you can follow simple instructions, cut […]
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Loose floorboards are a common problem in many homes. If you have noticed an area of flooring that moves when you walk on it, this is a sign that the floorboard is loose. This could be an issue due to incorrect fixing. Or perhaps it is damaged in some way and needs replacing. A loose
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In this article we will be looking at whether you should nail or screw floorboards. In most older properties floorboards are nailed. There are several reasons for this, the main ones being: Fixing with screws takes longer than nailing, even when using a cordless drill/driver. Affordable cordless drills that could fix screws, were not available
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In this article we will be looking at who repairs floor joists. As well as the reasons they may need repairing, or replacing Floor joists are something found in every house with more than one floor. They provide a platform for floorboards to be laid on, and they are covered on the underside by the
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There are several reasons that floorboards may need fixing or replacing. Some of the main reasons include: These are just a few of the potential reasons, you may need your floorboards fixing. So, who fixes floorboards? The first obvious choice would be a joiner. However, for smaller jobs like replacing one or two boards, or
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The two most common types of sub floor used in UK properties, are timber floorboards and chipboard flooring. Standard floorboards are usually made from softwoods, such as pine, and chipboard flooring is a manufactured wood, which usually comes in sheets. Both are popular for different reasons, and if you want to, replacing floorboards with chipboard
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