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I'm glad you asked! There are double electric sockets just above the skirting, to the left and right of the chimney breast. I got a quote from an electrician (not an specialist media installer - if they exist) to track an electric cable up from one of those sockets, vertically along the wall...

Thank you all for your replies. I'm inclined to go with installing a single electric socket above the fireplace. I currently use a Playstation 4 for all my TV-related media (BluRay DVD, Gaming, Netflix, etc.) and run this through a hdmi switcher 4 in 1 out into the TV. On a recent visit to...

Not sure if this post should go in doors or flooring, but here goes... I recently got an extension rebuilt and am arranging to get the concrete floor prepared for some kind of oak-effect laminate. I had someone look at the job and give me advice. I have existing internal wooden double doors...

I've had a wall mounted T.V. for years now. But after re-decorating, I'd like to hide the cables. I'm wondering what things to consider when getting an electric socket installed just above the T.V. wall mount bracket. I reckon the socket should be placed around where I've marked a small red...

For years, I have had cracks in my render, just above the bay window rising to just above the front door; and along some bricks to between the window and door. The cracks along the burglar alarm boxes seems to be new. Recently, I noticed some damp patches around the bay window from within the...

That's a fair point. But the sound of the fridge from within the kitchen is perfectly normal and not noticable. However, when I go into the new extension, it transforms into a more low, vibrating bass sound - it is this which I find annoying. Its got to be something to do with the fridge...

I believe What jj4091 said describes what is likely occuring here: With the fridge being in its own cabinet (see pictures), its likely adding to the sound box effect. I have attached more pictures: one showing the new extension under construction with the external door - now covered with...

I got a new extension built to replace a dilapidated conservatory. But now I can hear a low, throbbing humming sound coming from the fridge in that new room. The existing kitchen extension the new garden room was built onto, had an external door that was not bricked up. The fridge is backed...

A wooden door sill got damaged during the rebuilding of an extension (see attached pictures). Would it be possible and feasible to repair this by sanding or does it look like its too damaged?

I'm not sure if the builders installed cavity trays. I'll mention it to them.

As Alastair mentioned: it's got a mono ridge tile on the top, left hand side of the roof. I noticed where the tile joins the brick, there is some sort of black, tar like sealant. I wonder if this sealant also needs applying between each mono ridge? Bear in mind this is only an assumption, as...

Good point - I've started leaving an electric heater on in the extension and opening the side windows to let the moisture out.

I've been having problems with condensation in my new extension, which was internally plastered about 3 weeks ago. Currently there's no heating in there and I'm due to get a radiator fitted. There's a persistant dark patch to the front, just above the sliding patio door. Recently, this has...

Thanks for the reassurance Daz - you've made my day! The builders didn't seem worried about it, but I wanted another option. The photos are about a week old - the lead flashing to the roof tiles is now in place.

I am currently having a new pitched roof extension built on the back of my house. This replaces my existing conservatory with a new room, with the new pitched roof also covering my existing kitchen extension flat roof. It now looks like a proper extension and I'm pleased with it. However, the...