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The slab is old over 3 years old and yes i am sure as i laid it for the builders and then they just aligned it before they applied concrete. floor is around 20sqm I was hoping id do the job myself as i can do everything just not the floor leveling bit as dont have drills/bits to mix so was...

Hi I have a uneven concrete floor, i wouldnt say its major uneven, there is one or 2 patches where there is dents and bumps in some area. The floor is in outbuilding. Can i lay carpet tiles over or vinyl flooring or would that attract moisture? I have thought of laminate but again moisture...

I did replace the diaphragm few weeks ago, thanks for the above pointers, I will have look tonight

Hi My toilet is currently overflowing after every flush. Have to flush few times and at times just doesn't stop! At present have turned mains water off to stop the flowing. Any ideas what I need to do to stop this? Thanks

Hi all In my garage i currently have those metal shelving units installed. I was looking to install sliding doors so can seal tight and hide the mess. I would lik the whole space used up so no gaps on top or side ideally. The floor is concrete and its on slight slope. Any ideas where i can...

Hi, its because we had new boiler installed 4 years ago, added new radiators in between and was never advice of power flush so was advised to get it done.

Hi all How much should a boiler service cost and power flushing 7 radiators. I have been quoted £110 +VAT for service and £520 +vat for flushing system is this good price? anything for me to be aware of or need to ask? i have never serviced my boiler before but do plan to do regularly from...

Hi all 5 years ago via my builder i did composite decking. As my house was high up we had to have a decking quite high up. after 5 years the whole decking frameworks has sunk down, there's like a arch now and can see its sunk. I have attached pic on how it was pre decking installed. The pic...

Hi all I had a garage(Used as storage not for car) fitted 3-4 years ago, initially i didn't feel i need proper flooring so just had concrete. The concrete floor is not smooth or level as such. There is small defects, dents but not much visible to naked eye. As result was thinking to lay...

Hi all, I am doing laminate in my living room and my living room has one side of room slightly higher than the other side of room. My issue is with laminate that will cause some issues. The uneven is around 10mm. I had plans to lay hardboard on top of wooden planks(that's already there on...

lol that's from a IT Manager! just googled and its actually a joist ( i have no clue about diy so apologies for my retardedness lol)

Not sure if i posted this in right place - apologies if its incorrect I am having underfloor heating installed in my living room (already has 2 radiators) The way my builder is looking to set up is as follows Joyce then 3mm Hardboard - warm up heating mats - underlay - then laminate flooring...

Hi all I am try to set up my humidity control in Bathroom The mains is done from Transformer to socket I am bit confused with the attached image of fan to Transformer. It says needs to be low voltage, can I use normal electric cable? I can see 1 goes to 1 and 2to 2. My confusion is...

Not sure if this is the right place I had builders who did works in bathroom and mixed cement plaster etc in drive way which is resin bound They mixed on wood but somehow ha e stains of cement in large area of driveway! Driveway is only 6 months old and now because of cement stain it looks...

Hi guys Whats best method to stick hardie backer to brick wall. I have checked my bathroom and seems all walls are brick wall no stud work. I don't want to install studs and reduce bathroom size. Whats best? can i use drywall adhesive?