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Having built four houses in the past 17 years and am about to start number five. I can atest to the fact that each one gets more complicated by BRs, Planners and a host of other constantly evolving rules and regulations. I have downloaded this guide LABC ( Local Authority Building Control...

I would always steer clear of vinegar and wire wool as a combination. Small particles of the wire wool will adhere and cause staining. This is particularly true on oak as it reacts with the tanin and causes tiny black stains. The strongest bleaches are the two-part hydrogen peroxide types...

Hello Simon, Yes walnut but most likely European walnut. American (often called Virginian walnut in UK) is rather purple shades. These vinyl wraps are esentially photographed and printed on the vinyl (think Formica). The original veneer would be "crown cut", where a log is...

Hello Bingy man, Thank you, I think you mean Shoreham airport! Unfortunately more famous now for the Airshow disaster in 2015. I am originally from South London but the Royal Navy drafted me to Chichester, West Sussex in 1972 and apart from five years all over the...

The plastic leg supports seem to be the most economical route. When building a house (2004) Bldg.Regs called for 10" of Rockwall, so I used 4 inch then fitted 6x2s cross ways to enable a further 6" on top. I then fully boarded the loft. My present house(10yrs ago) was insulated with Sheep's...

Retired Cabinet maker/Antique Furniture restorer since 1977 when I left the RN (Electronics!). Awaiting knee replacements so can't stand at the bench but still love woodworking and happy to pass on my knowledge (and mistakes!). I do have tools and materials that I will be selling in the fullnes...