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@muggles - We are both grownups, so its up to each of us to make our choices. This in my own home that I was happy to attempt myself. I didn't break any laws or take any payment. ----------------------------------------------------------------- You broke GSIUR. You aren't competent and we do...

I desperately need some help. I have Ecotec exclusive 838 with a faulty pressure sensor. I got replacement part and tried to install but the old pressure sensor is somehow locked in place. I have removed the metal clip which holds it but I am not sure if there is another clip or some sort of...

Is there any reason why electrician would take the power feed in and out cables to the switch instead of the lamp holder / ceiling rose? Just noticed when swapping out a faulty switch that this is how our electrician has re-wired our house. He's done a full re-wire with power feed going from...

Extension built two years ago - brick on outside, aerated block inside. Extension has been plastered inside with sand, cement & lime scratch coat and multi-finish top coat. On one wall I have a hairline crack along the length of wall which keeps re-appearing after I fill it. When repairing it...

Just looked at it again and the flexible filer did not crack - what cracked instead was the surface filler applied over the top of it (Toupret Cachet Bleu). Once I sanded back the surface filler, no crack showing through the flexible stuff. Not sure if that means I applied filler on too...

I am trying unsuccessfully to fix cracks in plasterboard ceiling with following problem. Plasterboard has been fitted on a vaulted ceiling around Velux windows. The plasterboard is 12.5mm and the joints are unfortunately at the corners of the window making it a weak point. As a result, plaster...

I am trying unsuccessfully to fix cracks in plasterboard ceiling with following problem. Plasterboard has been fitted on a vaulted ceiling around Velux windows. The plasterboard is 12.5mm and the joints are unfortunately at the corners of the window making it a weak point. As a result, plaster...

Hi, I had couple of chases on aerated block (Celcon) I was going to fill in. Wall is sand & cement with thistle multifinish top coat. They are not big chases and I thought I can do this myself :). So I got a bag of hardwall, bag of multifinish and got started. Got the chases wet with a...

Thanks, If I am using marmox boards, would that not take out any lateral movement, negating the need for SLC?

I have 22mm floorboards over joists in bathroom, all in very good conditions with very little deflection. I am looking at tiling the bathroom floor with natural stone tiles and having electric UFH in as well. Would it be ok to overboard floor with 6mm tile backing boards and then tile on top of...

Had plumber doing the boiler & brand new central heating - new pipework + new radiators. Done a good job and used X100 inhibitor but no system cleaner - plumber said as its a new install you don't need any sort of system cleaner - just a quick flush out with hot water is ok. In fact not only...

I just finished installing a new CH system throughout the house. I've pressure tested pipework and happy that this works. What I want to do next to clean the system out as it'll be few months before boiler is installed and its commissioned. There is flux on the inside of the pipes and bits...

So what I need is Table X half hard copper. I'd also like if possible to buy british made, how do I check where its been made? Is it stamped on?

I've been pricing some 22mm and 15mm copper pipes from various plumbers and builder's merchant and there is surprising variation in prices (almost 50% difference between cheapest and most expensive). Is there any correlation to quality or should I just go for cheapest price? They are all BS...

Cheers for all the advice guys. One more question on paint. I went to Dulux Decorator's Centre and Sikkens paint is over £80 for 5L tin. It makes normal trade paint look cheap :). Genuine question - what is it that makes paint worth over double the price of Dulux DIY paint from somewhere like...

joe, I don't know any good (or otherwise) decorators. Reaching for yellow pages never ends well. So I am doing it myself, as I know I'll be prepared to put in the time and effort. How are you suggesting I learn it though other than doing the job? I will obviously practice first but I can't...

Thanks for the reply dcdec. joe-90, I understand that technique is more important but hopefully I can learn that as I go and having good tools will cover for lack of skill as I get better.

I am planning to spend next few weeks painting - skirtings, architraves, walls, ceilings etc. Its all new plaster and new wood. I haven't really done much painting in the past and usually just used cheap paint/tools from DIY places. As I have lot to do, I wanted to get good brushes and rollers...

I have had underfloor heating pipes installed in screed. Plasterer has decided to bend the pipes where they come out of screed so he can plaster behind it (He was told not to touch them) and the pipes are now deformed where he bent them. Is it best to repair them or leave as is?

I need to do some minor repointing on my house around the foundations where original mortar is crumbling. The joins are 5mm wide (and narrower in places). I was going to use a mortar gun and lime mortar. I've also found that the closest colour colour match for original mortar is actually play...