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I currently have wooden side-hinged double garage doors that are rotten and as I have a front extension with new door going in, I felt now was a good time to upgrade. I was initially looking at an electric roller door but it won't really suit our 1950s house, and we much prefer the look of...

I've got a couple of small projects ahead of me and i'm wanting to invest in some equipment. Historically i've borrowed my bother's router but its not great, and it's a pain not having it here when needed. My first project is another built-in bookshelf (see below). As you can see from the...

I'm building a garden gym and for reasons outlined in other threads, I need to sink the base around 150-200mm. I've planned how and where i'm going to do this, and have also spoken to my architect (currently working with on a housing extension) and he has advised me along the way. But now it...

An elderly relative has asked me to remove and unwanted dishwasher, and whilst I can use the isolation valve to cap it off, I would, if possible like to use another screwed in blanking cap to be safe as I won't be around to keep an eye on things incase there is an issue. Is this the sort of...

I assume when looking for a replacement, i'm making sure the 'PCB Spec No', in my case 5107215-KG is the same as the original part? The 'Baxi Pt No' is different but again, assume that's down to revisions and isn't relevant when sourcing a replacement...

I have an on-going issue with our boiler which is presenting as follows: • Tries to fire, burner briefly starts • Burner goes out after 1 second • Cycle continues until the boiler locks out • If you leave it a day to two and reset it, it might fire up again, it was regularly locking but would...

it's likely I need a new boiler, I'm leaning towards a WB which a someone I trust (Gas Safe, unvented certified, etc.) can fit. Reading their literature if I fit one of their filters the standard guarantee increases from five to ten years, however... and it's a big HOWEVER their site also...

I need a new boiler, but it turns out my header tank is fed from the water softener and, as usual, there is no viable way to get a hard water feed up to the loft. However... My main feed comes into the utility room and splits, one side goes to the water softener, and one side goes to the...

So, I thought my boiler was dead, as it had a leak and needs resetting once a day. A plumber who replaced the ignition a few months ago said my exchanger was leaking and would ultimately need replacing so I was getting quotes to swap. but... A different plumber came out today, and said it...

In short, a 13yr old megaflow (CL210HE) failed a while ago, as it appeared the baffles were breaking down. Megaflow accepted a fault and supplied a new replacement (inc all the fitting kit and MV). So I guess i'm one of the lucky ones... But i've lost confidence in the product, I felt I was...

I'm in the market for a new water softener and had decided on a Twintec S3 but my boiler has just given up and my plumber said he can supply and fit a Dualflow. I understand they are rebadged Harvey machines but is there anything else to it? I can't seem to find out much about Dualflow and...

Rather than laying a large slab as logistically it's tricky and costly, i'm thinking I can build my garden gym off a series of concrete pillars. I'm the past I've used a cowley to set the heights and have built directly off blocks but this time I would prefer the attached method, especially as...

I kind of already know the answer to this but i'm after a sanity check if someone wouldn't mind assisting? I'm looking to build a garden gym, so insulation (particularly in the summer) is key to a useable space. I've been using my DIY garden office for 10 years which has a warm deck and is...

Would someone be able to advise on the following: I plan to build a garden gym of the following specification: 1. Internal floor, equal to, or below 15m2 2. On my boundary (within 1m) 3. 2.8m tall 4. Normal timber construction/cladding I know I have to apply for planning consent due to the...

Hi, Ten years on from building my garden office and two years on from building my workshop I would like to add the final price to the puzzle... a garden gym. I'm very lucky to have a large garden that enables me to build these buildings away from the house, with minimal impact on the...

I've had this cistern (123.137.11.1 - Like this one) installed for the last 15 years, it has suffered with the blistered silicon washer at the bottom of the flush mechanism which i've changed a few times. However i've just noticed a wet floor, and on further inspection I can see the outlet pipe...

we're currently running around 30 units in our house, they are LV 50w halogens with inline transformers and i've been wondering about converting them to LEDS. I'm used to removing and replacing the internals as they tend to breakdown over time due to heat from the bulbs. I have a couple of...

Seems like one in my consumer unit is on the way out, it's a slightly older type and i'm struggling to find a like-for-like replacement. Is there a newer model that will likely be compatible? Current one: MK LN 5932s B32

I have a CL210HE that is 11 years old. It to experiences a build-up of the blue/white crystals that blocks tap fittings as documented in the attached thread. I also get the yoghurt smell if we go away and leave water sat in the tank for a night or two. Baxi are coming tomorrow and I am going...

Last week my boiler wouldn't start. Bit the bullet and signed up to Baxi repair and support but on inital inspection the guy said there was an airlock in the system which was turning the boiler off. He bypassed the switch to get it running thus proving the boiler was fine. I ran the system for...