Recent content by RetiredCableGuy

Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to go horizontal.

Does it matter whether lining paper is hung horizontally or vertically? For my money, as long as the seams do not line up with the seams of the top paper I would have thought it would be ok.

Thanks everyone, I spotted the other thread after I had posted this. I'm going to use an embossed paper & paint over it, so matching the pattern should not be too much of an issue. I'll post pics when I'm done.

Please can someone advise the best way to wallpaper this corner that is half curved, half right angle? Thanks

If it aint broke - don't fix it. Although this may cause a problem if you try and get ADSL broadband.

The coax can indeed be split at the 'drop-box' or enywhere else that is convenient. Splitting the signal does not affect your broadband speed, that is governed by the modem itself & the config file it downloads from the subscriber system everytime it boots up. As long as the engineer compensates...

Job done!

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is just another type of broadband technology, that works through a BT telephone line. Sounds like your best bet is to get your cable account transferred and get yourself a wireless router - just make sure you buy one that is for a cable modem, not an...

I presume by "cable broadband" you mean Virgin. If so I'm pretty sure they don't supply wireless modems. You would have to get them to hardwire the modem to cupboard under the stairs then buy a wireless router & install it yourself. Make sure you have a mains socket uder the stairs! There should...

OK, just a progress update for anyone who is interested... I have now removed the old fireback & back boiler; tiled the hearth with tiles reclaimed from my front room fireplace and purchased a new fire which I am hoping to get fitted this week. I'm also in the process of cleaning up & waxing...

I presume you have this set up to allow you to record satellite channels & terrestrial channels? If so you don't actually need the 'y-splitter'. Plug the aerial cable into the 'RF-in' socket on the Sat Then connect the 'RF-out' on the Sat to the RF-in'/'ant' socket on the vid. The RF-out on...

The fault clearly lies with the plug-in extension from the hallway socket. It could either be a damaged cable, causing a short between the 'legs' of the line; a faulty connector/socket at either end again causing a short; or it could be a faulty phone/device plugged into the upstairs socket...

I am building a new hearth for my 1930s fireplace & need to find about 60 4"x4" tiles that match those shown in the photo. Please could someone identify what style/colour these are called or point me towards a source? Thanks.