what are the steps to getting a supporting wall removed.
By on September 3rd, 2010
I want to get the wall between my kitchen and dining room knocked down.
It is a supporting wall so I understand I will need a RSJ. It is not straight foward and made need a 2nd mini RSJ braced off the first above the kitchen door. I am not going to do DIY so dont need any tips on how it will be done.
what are the steps I need to take, and what tradesmen do I need.
is it.
1. archtitect
2. structural engineer
3. building control approval
4. builder
5. building control inspection
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Many thanks
ok funny ideas of things to say on facebook.
By on September 2nd, 2010
like here is an example:
Warning, facebook now automatically scans your brain thro your moniter, go to your kitchen cabinet and remove the box of aluminum foil and wrap it around your head, stay calm and breathe thro your left nostril.
Im going insane but I cant the off ramp because the flame throwing penguins wont let me
Why do Americans insist on giving European food a bad name.
By on September 1st, 2010
English muffins don’t exist in England, French toast doesn’t exist in France, Spanish omlettes don’t exist in Spain, Danishs’ don’t exist in Denmark, English tea doesn’t exist in England. the list goes on.
I’ve lived in many countries throughout europe, and if any of this crap got served in their respective countries, it would get sent straight back to the kitchen. I’m just curious why Americans insist on giving bad food names to suggest they come from other countries when they don’t.
@ alter ego. Well since you asked i have never “visited” either England or France but have lived in both countries most my life. My mother is from the Basque country which is both Spanish and French, and my Father is Cornish so i am very much a proud Celt.
Being both English and Basque (or Spanish/French), i feel i am probably more qualified to speak on Behalf of Spanish French, and English cuisine than the average American, also taking into account that my mother runs one of the most famous restaurants in San Sebastian which has been in the family for over 300 years, and run by 9 generations of my family.
My father was in the British military, so growing up i have lived in Italy, Denmark, Germany, Holland, and Belgium, so therefor i feel i am reasonably ‘au fait’ with European cuisine.
I can most certainly assure you, that if the Average Brit got served a cup of what Americans call ‘English tea’, it would get spat out.
I have never in 30 years of being French, and living in just about every departament of France, ever encountered what Americans like to call ‘French Toast’, and I think i am more than qualified to say that ‘Spanish omlettes’ most certainly DO NOT exist in Spain.
Thanks for your time.
What to do about my girly boyfriend.
By on August 31st, 2010
My boyfriend is a great person. He’s a good listener and he’s very caring. He likes to cuddle and he likes to buy me gifts.
The problem is, he’s.well, girly.
He will not do anything labor intensive. I’ve had to clean the backyard, by myself, two years in a row because he saw a spider out there once and he’s afraid of spiders. In fact, he’s also afraid of wasps and bees and when one flew in the house he tried to run.
A lightbulb burned out in the kitchen a while back and recently he asked me why I don’t replace it. I was like “Uh, because I’m 5′5 and you’re 6′4 and the ceiling is 8 feet hight so it’s your job” and he still hasn’t done it.
His idea of helping around the house is going shopping and buying soap, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies.
When we moved in, with the exception of helping unload the truck, I had to move all of the furniture into each room and unpack everything myself.
I have to make all of the important decisions and figure out what to do in tough situations because he panics and screams at me to tell him what I want him to do, even when I was dealing with a dying family member, hadn’t slept for days, and was stressed beyond belief. He’s the same way at work, completely passive. He has worked in retail for 10 years and makes $10 an hour and has never been promoted because he has no leadership skills. Three of my friends made manager within a year and a half.
It’s like WTF. I feel like I’m dating a woman. If I wanted to be the man of the house I’d be a lesbian.
Everytime I try to talk to him about this his voice gets high and he tells me “Well tell me what you want me to do.”
Should I tell him bye.
Looking for blog sites/websites on small space interior design.
By on August 30th, 2010
I am moving into a studio apartment with my partner. The room apartment is tiny (16×11 feet or 5×3.3 meters) - that’s excluding the little hallway, bathroom and kitchen. Since it’s quite tricky to furnish I am looking for blog sites or just websites *specifically* on furnishing small spaces. Please don’t give me links to websites with concept ideas of space saving furniture that doesn’t exist or interiors that look like they’re from The Jetsons 
The flat is in a Victorian style with wooden beams on the ceiling and a little bay window so ultra modern will just look odd. So if anyone knows where I can find good small space interior design ideas please let me know, you’d pretty much save my life. Alternatively, if you are a budding interior designer and would like to give me some ideas (free of charge :P) I could send you the layout of the flat and you could knock yourself out with some furniture arrangement concepts.
Looking for suggestions/recommendations on painting vintage metal cabinets.
By on August 29th, 2010
My home is an older home. The kitchen has metal cabinets & cupboards, probably from the 50’s but not too sure. Overall they are in good shape but the exterior surface is discolored and the previous sellers tried to hide it with spray paint. So I need to know 2 things: First, how to remove the cabinet doors since they are not hinged like wood cabinets & second, how to properly renovate them. Do I need to sand them. Then how. What about painting them. What do I use to paint them and how. Any valid suggestions from some DIY’ers would be wonderful. Also if anyone knows of any other websites that may have tips along these lines would be great too. Thanks
How long and how much will a gut renovation cost.
By on August 28th, 2010
I have a house that was built in the 1950’s and added onto some time after that. It is in bad condition due to previous owners neglect and mismanagement. I intend to have the house gutted and renovated with several changes in floor plan. I intend to have several walls knocked down and relocated, two stair cases widened, a kitchen redesigned, and the three bathrooms altered (two increased in size by use of rooms we intend to get rid of and one relocated in the basement). The whole house is about 3000 square feet including basement, first and second floors, and I was curious if anyone had any estimates on how much this would cost and how long it would take.
I live in the USA, I plan to do no labor since I will have to look after my kids in a rented home while renovations are going on. And I am looking for just the cost of renovations not including house rental and storage rental and all that.
BB USA, Is Matt the most gross HG ever.
By on August 27th, 2010
I mean seriously .
For those of you who don’t have the Live Feeds you don’t see a lot of what goes on and probably haven’t seen Matt with his hands down his pants 24/7.
I’m NOT kidding.
And that’s NOT the worst part.
After he takes his hands out he doesn’t wash them and then goes into the refrigerator .
Or silverware drawer or in the pantry where the food is.
Or in the kitchen cabinets .
It just makes me cringe.
And he does this EVERYDAY .
I thought Natalie from BB 11 was hard to watch but Matt is really a mess.
Is Matt the grossest HG ever or can you think of one that tops him.
I can’t even imagine what the other HG’s are going to say when they watch the show after they get out and see what pig pen Matt was up to the entire season.
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why is the paint flaking/peeling off the newly painted bathroom wall .
By on August 26th, 2010
I am a bit of a novice at diy but i do enjoy it.
I thought I could easily tackle the bathroom wall but its got the better of me - can anyone give me some advice .
a while ago the paint started to flake off the wall. i rubbed it down with sandpaper to get rid of all the loose bits until is was smooth. then i painted it with that kitchen/bathroom paint the diy stores sell. now that is flaking off. should i have put a coat of something under that first or was there some other treatment i should of put on the wall prior to applying the paint. any advice is gratefully received - its driving me potty now . thanks
How do I fix my kitchen cabinet.
By on August 25th, 2010
I used a steam cleaner to get the dirt off of my stained wooden cabinet and the finish came off with the dirt. What should I use to get the cabinet to match again.