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Had this work done today by a local window installer/builder, the window is 600mm x 300mm and has been put into the gable end of a 170 year old end terrace. My question is does the window need a lintel as the builder is saying it does not, I don't have a clue hence I'm asking you?

Hi, just renovating a house and have had the gas fire disconnected (by a Gas Safe Engineer) The old back board that went between the fire and the mantle piece to cover the gap has fallen apart and I need to replace it. What material can I use - is plasterboard allowed to be used, its a flue...

Hi, I qualified as a electrician in 2008 but never really practised that much and have been doing something else for a living since and so I forgotten a al ot. Ill include pics because its easier but I have just been replacing some ceiling pendants and cannot for the life of me fathom this...

Hi Again, I have a Vaillant EcoTEC pro 24, the CH works absolutely fine but the hot water does not get hot enough, it is set on the hottest setting, the water comes on heats up and is warm enough to wash in but you can hold your hand under it permanently, its too cold for a bath, it never get...

Hi, Many moons ago our bathroom was downstairs, as part of a renovation project 5 years ago we moved the bathroom from downstairs to what was bedroom 4, now the bath room. We have no problems but it was a plastic corner bath, I have now acquired an old school iron claw foot bath which i now...

Hi, I’m in the process of getting my chimney lined for the new multi fuel burner that is sitting in my hearth, I have got all the deliveries except one (waiting for the register plate) once it arrives all I need is my builder to come round (I hate ladders) and hey presto “pass me the matches”...

Hi, We renovated our house a few years back (5 I think). During the renovation we un-bridged the damp proof course on our north facing gable end (end of terrace) This north facing wall was damp all over and following the un-bridge it had dried out nicely. All except one piece, there is one...