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Hi all, We have recently purchased a house (1740s terrace) and the 1st floor bathroom had urine smelling carpet. You could tell the floor wasn't level when walking on it, so laminate flooring wasn't going to be an option. Under the carpet was very thin ply, and under the ply are some nice...

Hi, I'm just in the process of installing a Mira Thermostatic shower (Mira Atom EV Chrome effect Thermostat temperature control Mixer Shower) and have only bought plastic pipe. Is it OK to use plastic all the way to the shower mixer? The instructions don't stipulate. Many thanks in advance...

Hi all, We have a weird stone built outbuilding (circa 1700s) which I believe used to be a small toilet block for the 4 cottages in my street. Its been a storage area but I want to turn it into a small home office. The floor is brick, and has a 2 ft void underneath it. What are the options...

This is all good knowledge, thanks. To confirm, it doesn't leak under normal working, and I don't get pressure loss. I drained the system and it's only now that I want to refill the system that I'm having issues. It doesn't leak a little, the water pours out as soon as I turn on the 'fill'...

Hi, I have just drained my system and replaced two radiators. When I try and refill the system all of the water comes straight out of the little hole shown in the attached pic. I assume it is a pressure release valve and is faulty. Before I get a plumber round I want to make sure there isn't...

Ok, so we live in a 300 year old stone built house and on the 1970's they extended out into what was the yard. In this extension is the kitchen and a study. We have now knocked through from the kitchen into the study and want the same flooring throughout. (so entire floor is the in extended...

Hi all. We have a corner cabinet and one of the hinges has snapped. It is a Sheraton kitchen and they have informed me that they no longer stock these hinges Apparently they are from Hettich but they won't answer my e-mails. Does anyone else know where I can get replacements...

Ok, thanks for all your replies. British gas man came round and has diagnosed the problem. He needs a few parts to fix it. As a 'pop quiz' who thinks they know what was wrong!

Hi all, We have a Glow Worm 38cxi combi. Unfortunately today it stopped working and was flashing with a low pressure warning. I took the front cover off and noticed water running out from the main unit. I then took the metal (silver) cover off and there was water everywhere! It...

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