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Hi All, I need some help. I'm fitting some low-voltage downlighters into a wardrobe. I've run a supply from a switched socket (so I can easily isolate it) and have the base plate of the pull-switch fitted to the ceilling ready for wiring. But despite the instructions (MK) it doesn't seem...

Hi all, We've bought alight fitting for the bathroom from B&Q,which consists of 4 No. GU10 halogen bulbs. The light switch is outside the bathroom, simple on/off switch Question is : Can the switch be changed to a dimmer and should / will it still work ?? Thanks in advance, Tony

Its on a lot of the news sites, and has been for the last 2 hours, that Gord & Darling (aka 'The Muppets') are going to announce a £50 billion bank rescue plan tomorrow. Personally, I'm against my (ie, taxpayers) money being used to bail out & rescue these greedy city & banking fat cats who...

Hi all, We have a short (4 ft) church style pew, which we need altering - nothing major, just 2 or 3 shelves adding to match the existing wood. Pretty certain its Oak - it has a lovely rich patina. Shelves need to be of suitable size to match the base item, at least 1" thick Can anyone...

Hi all, Having broken yet another mobile (snapped in my pocket !) I've started a blog to find the ultimate trade-tough mobile phone. Comments would be welcome at : http://tuffphone.blogspot.com/

Hi all, I've just put the first skim (Thistle Bonding - Purple logo) on the first wall I've ever plastered. Its gone on OK and appears to be drying out OK. It is on to a thickness of about 2mm - 3mm How long do I wait before doing the final top coat ? Realise its a basic question...

Anyone any experience of the DeWalt dc515 cordless vac ?

Hi all, I'm doing our own bathroom. One wall has been lined with plasterboard, direct fix onto walls, but one of the boards is proud of its adjacent board by approx 1 to 1.5mm How thick can I skim the wall to 'even out' this difference ?

Hi folks, I'm starting refitting a small domestic bathroom (changing suite, dry lining walls, tiling, etc..) and one of the jobs is to take up the carpet floor and fit vinyl - sheet not tile, which has already been bought. The floor is floor boards but I don't know yet what condition...

Apologies if this has been discussed before - I've done a search and can't find any threads with it mentioned. OK, I'm a handyman and I need to have a temporary mount for my vice, which can be removed / retracted when not in use. My vehicle is a Hilux pickup with Truckman top, so obviously...

Hello, I'm Tony, new to the site, first post. I'm redoing our bathroom, replacing a toilet, washbasin & cast iron bath fitted by previous householder. I'm pretty much OK with the first two, so can I just check a few things : 1. Been told best way to remove CI bath is to drill a hole or...