Recent content by EzioSuffolk

So, I've now undone all the screws across almost the whole T&G flooring. And almost all the creaking has now gone?!! Does that give a big clue as to what the problem is? There were a lot of 6mm screws, and they were very tight (needed an electric drill, rather than normal Bosch battery...

Oh okay, yes, I get it thanks.

Yes, floor is very level, and the sub-floor joists all looked very good and 'flat' before the boards were fixed. I'm not at all sure where the 'expansion gaps' should be? Between the ends of the T&G boards, or ??? I really hope you're right and that 'a local joiner will have no problem'! Cheers.

Hi, I've read many of the previous threads on this topic, but what can be done in my specific case?... The boards in my new extension upstairs bedrooms are (3 months after project completion and full payment) squeeking like crazy pretty much all over. (I paid extra for 'sound-reducing'...

Thanks crazydaze - very helpful pointers and tips.

Firstly, I'm struggling to find such a transition strip. I really hadn't wanted to butt shorter strips together. Does such a product exist? Secondly, the 10mm laminate floor I've installed is intended to be 'floating', and gaps have been left around all the edges (with skirting installed...

I've just found out that the small ceramic sink I was intending to use on a kitchen island doesn't have an overflow outlet. [It's the small size RangeMaster sink - their normal-sized equivalent does have an overflow] I'd assumed an overflow hole on a sink would be virtually essential, in case...

I'm hoping to have a concealed shower built into a (new) partition wall. To make the installation of the shower valve etc. easier, is it best to have a particular type of wall? I'm guessing that a Stud-type wall would be best? Blockwork wall 2nd choice, and a Brick wall by far the least...

All really helpful replies. Many thanks, Ezio

Something like this, but this switch only controls a single Power Socket.

Hi, In a new extension, I want to have several Floor and Table lamps but to control them all from wall switches at the same point as the Ceiling lights. [i.e. I don't want to use a separate, Remote Controller, that will no-doubt be misplaced]. I'm not saying they need to be switches precisely...

Fantastic both, thank you. I thought I was being stupid unable to find a button!

My old (but little used) immersion heater has suddenly stopped working. Obviously I want to try resetting it, but I can't find the usual pinhole reset. Satchwell Controller. Does this controller actually have a reset button?! Where precisely is it?

Thanks for people's answers. I think some people have mis-interpreted my question, but.. Someone asked 'how do I know the extension will cost ~£100k. Well, two different builders told me last year that - without costing it up properly - they expected it to cost in the region of £95k (for one of...

I'm about to request some fixed price quotes from several local builders for a ~£100k two-storey house extension. But I've heard (over the last year or so) that some material costs have been increasing greatly. How can I FAIRLY protect both the builder (main contractor) and myself from future...