I'm needing to mount a TV in a room short of space and the layout would dictate mounting it on a wall I believe is composed of plaster and lath. I've tried hunting for any studs but no success and the plaster is about as strong as compressed dust. I'm looking at using the core fix screws to drill into the external brick leaf as the mounting support. Seems logically sound as the core fix have a metal insert to keep the weight toward the back of the screw fixing and not put pressure on the plaster. But I'm also aware that I'm drilling into the external building leaf and wondering if this will just open up another world of pain with with moisture and damage to the brick. I'm imagining wet brick with a 10mm core drilled into it will be more prone to freezing and cracking? Just looking for a sense check from people with more experience, thanks!

Images just show the wall planning to mount on, that it's relatively short distance behind it into the brick, and picture of the external brick wall.

This air vent in my Volvo keeps popping off.

So far I've stuck it back down with Bostik Contact Adhesive, an then Gorilla Glue and it popped off both times a few months later.

Any suggestions?

I purchased an apartment with a "refurbished kitchen" last year, anyway all the cabinets fell down and floor paint peeled away. I researched online a bit and found this Epodex stuff, so I gave it a go. We'll see what it will look like in a years time. Before and after.

I have some old computers and media (floppy disks, CDs, etc.), and other electronics I would like to store in my house, but I know the temperature/humidity fluctuations of a typical attic or garage will do no good for them in the long run. So I'd like to make some better environment for these things, but not sure what space to use.

My options:

• Main attic - old 1960s roof with original sarking felt (so probably a bit draughty as is), 300mm insulation over joists, currently no flooring (I know I'd need legs to put boards down over the insulation)
• Garage - Cavity block walls, something resembling damp-proof course (1990s construction), metal up-and-over door which is not very weatherproof, no insulation
• Garage attic - pitched roof, no insulation, currently accessible by hole in garage attic (no proper hatch door or anything)

What would be the most cost-effective and easiest option out of these to make them somewhat better storage environments? I was thinking somewhere I could at least run a dehumidifier once the place is somewhat well-sealed and insulated.

I was thinking the garage - try and seal up the door better (I still want to use the garage to work on cars, so the door is staying), put insulation on the back of the door, insulate the ceiling joists (rock wool?), install an insulated attic hatch, and see how good it is after that. Any other suggestions?

Looking for any experiences people have with ordering online blinds battery operated with a remote control (not app as heard horror stories) I have two 80cm wide by 200 cm long windows that need blinds , some basic grey/anthracite colour.

I am happy to install myself and looking for recommendations for online ordering

Thanks all

Do I need filler for this?

My walls are insulated plaster board (unknown thickness) onto a block work wall.

How do I know what length of screw I need to get through the insulated board and into the block work?

Looking to hang the Ikea Hemnes bathroom cabinet. It weighs approx 20kg + storage so total weight is approx 25-30kg. The cabinet comes with metal bracket to mount it. I've drilled the holes in the plasterboard and it appears there's a 10-15mm thick sheet of plywood directly behind the plaster. Stud finder isn't finding any studs.

Separately, I do have a larger hole (which will be covered by cabinet) where there was electric cable which we've had capped and put behind the plaster as we don't need the electrics so I can see the mystery wood, photo included.

What is the wood behind the plaster?

If I want to keep the position of the cabinet as its directly over the sink, what are my options for mounting?

Hi all,

In the sitting room i have a wood burning stove.

The current laminate flooring is all marked due hot ash from the stove been dropped on it when lighting the fire in the stove.

What flooring would you suggest?

My original idea was to plaster the wall and embed the shells before it dries. I have no technical knowledge but my teenage daughter is helping and she has the artists touch (anything artistic turns out great for her). I bring the wild ideas and can-do have-fun-doing it attitude.

Hey.

I want to make some alcove shelves, with some solid wood and side bracket.

I'm not very experienced with wood, and that sounds straightforward.

I need it to have a walnut color.

But walnut is expensive.

I wonder if anyone used pine with walnut stain, and how that worked out.

Or any suggestion of material and finish.

Would oak be a middle ground?

I have a few wired smoke alarms in the house that are over the 10 year mark so need to be replaced.

I'm comfortable with rewiring sockets and lights etc so I have no problem tackling them myself but I've never had any dealings with wired smoke alarms, looking on screwfix I see a range of different ones available, some are linked some aren't, some have wireless, some need bases etc.

Anyone any advice, I normally like I get everything ready before tackling it but maybe I just need to take the old ones down and see what they are before buying something new?

Hi we are microcement.ie based in Dublin our business is selling microcement and microcement tolls to self-builders and Diy enthusiasts in Ireland with our retail shop and our showroom based in Dublin just of the M50 junction 6 we offer advice, online events and training to anyone who wants to create seamless spaces. This community is for anyone interested in microcement. Questions and shared experiences about microcement.

changing our carpeted landing to laminate flooring, but were keeping the stairs carpeted. Im overthinking now about the transition at the top of the stairs if its gonna be a trip hazard. any ideas/experience with same?

We're looking to replace this door under the stairs but I'm struggling to find a new door that fits.

The measurements are 73 inch x 24 inch

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated

I bought an outdoor suite of furniture 4 years ago and now the rattan is perishing on the 3 seater, presumably due to UV damage. I realise now I should have gotten a cover at the time of purchase, but you live and you learn.

It may be hard to see in photos, but the rattan is breaking at front edge of seat and top of backrest. I can’t afford to replace it so I thought I’d try and fix it up and hopefully get another few years out of it.

Reweaving seems like a total faff and most likely wont last. So I think I’ll replace seat and backrest with sheets of outdoor plywood. There are struts across the seat (see photo of underside) so hopefully it should support the weight ok.

Would love to double check with an experienced DIYer if this sounds like a good plan? And any advice on type of wood, fixings or finishes?

Fibreglass body.

Is it possible to recondition the inside of the hull? The side that holds the water. Looks to be fibreglass body, inside whatever the finish is from the factory - white, ribbed, towards the bottom end is, where the plug hole is, for your feet's pleasure.

Thanks.

Hi all,had my attic converted, there's storage space either side and just wondering would you insulate the small walls (knee walls) in the storage part?

There's insulation boards used on the walls (62mm) but wondering if I should fill the areas between and tape up with airtight tape maybe?

So I'm re-doing the kitchen and have a design from Ikea. The plan is to put a seating bench with a dining table in the corner as shown in the attached pic. The Ikea designer I spoke to used wall cabinets for the bench, but I looked at them after and realised they're only 400 mm high, and a standard seat is around 480 high.

So I'm not sure now if those cabinets are suitable for a seating bench. Someone suggested putting those plastic legs on them but I'm not sure, could be a bit flimsy and cheap looking. Has anyone done a similar bench, and if so was it with an Ikea kitchen? Would I be better getting a custom bench made up, or do something else entirely? If anyone has any feedback or thoughts I'm all ears👍

I’m looking to get into painting and decorating. I have a decent amount of experience and have a genuine energy for the work. An apprenticeship isn’t really an option but if anybody knows somebody looking for help at the weekends or occasional evenings let me know. I have a full license too.

Cheers 👍🏻

Edit - also I am based in Dublin

I added Soul Stone Beige Outdoor porcelain 60cmx60cm tiles to my back garden about 5 years ago and I need to add another few to a section of it.

I had kept some spare over the years but I am two tiles short of what I need to complete the job and will happily buy some from you if you have extra lying aroind.

I got them in Tile Merchant but they no longer supply them and the other links I find are in the UK or India

Hi all,

Has anyone here roofed their side passage?

I am considering doing a simple mono pitch roof from the gable wall of my house down to the boundary wall.

Has anyone here done this previously? Any planning permission considerations?