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Firstly is it possible? Its an old TV with push buttons for the channels 1-8. I have a freeview box and bought an RF modulator. I have tried to source images of how to wire these in the correct order. I have seen some diagrams whereby a VCR is required. Is there a way around making this work...

I have a little summer project on the cards. I have an a couple of "cramped" rooms forming my outbuildings that i want to give a face lift to and make more usable. A while back with all neighbors agreeing we lobbed a tree down which stood behind. Now i can only think tree roots shrinkage...

Hi there, I have a solid fuel range in the kitchen that i have been using regularly for the past 18 months with no problems. I burn wood and coal and keep it well serviced (swept twice a year). Now the property next door shares my chimney (i'm a middle terrace) although looking at photos on...

My House is circa 1890, English bond solid wall construction and i'm looking to install a new frame and door (wood not PVC). Can i ask, what should i expect to find? Does the existing frame sit back and therefore the headers on the door reveal are only half brick? Or does the frame sit within...

I may have committed a cardinal sin and undone all my hard work! With peoples advice and guidance on here i managed to re-glaze and re-hang 5 sash windows in the spring of this Year 2012. Now i may have been foolish but i'll use it as a learning curve i painted my first window inc putty after...

Hi all, Laying a floor to my front room in the next weekend. Boards have been acclimating for the past 2 weeks, now stained and oiled ready to be laid. To gain a level threshold with the kitchen the floor needs to be carried through at 60mm. Have 20mm T&G 5inch wide boards leaves 40mm. I've...

I'm after some advice and direction from those in the know, as to the best way of prepping a agilia screeded floor for laying 2" quarry tiles. I actually spoke to agilia they recommend sanding the floor to remove waxy curing agent (which i have done), score the floor (sounds extreme) and...

Now then, i am near to the end of a small extension and so far so good and all has been correctly followed, correct insulation in cavity walls, floors, roof and velux windows. Now i'm struggling to find an external door that is in-keeping with the house and yet achieves a U value of 1.8. Now...

Evening, pretty late for this but been bugging me all day. The whole "fail to plan, plan to fail" quote is on my girlfriends lips and i'm hoping someone can pull me out of the mire so i don't have to hear it! I have a structural external door opening of 35"x82" (tight) which doesn't conform to...

Morning all, as the title, i am stripping back my original sash windows from my Victorian terrace they have lacked serious TLC in the past. Bit of dry rot to treat but i have an idea on how to do this. My question is though it took me ages to get all the putty out, really past its best before...

I am currently up to roof level on my single storey small extension (1.7x3.3m) with a few issues and was after some guidance before BC come and intergate me!! I originally allowed for a vaulted ceiling with a 50mm vented air space. make up 100mm K7 with 50+12.5 K18 board /Breathable...

(sorry if this is in the incorrect subject matter) Hi looking for some advice on putting in a cast iron bath and what precautions i need to be aware of. I have been given an original roll top cast iron bath for my house i'm renevating. Its an 1895 victorian terrace middle of 3! They were the...

Hey up, I'm a newbie and this is my first post so go easy!!! I have just recently bought a small but perfectly formed old Victorian terrace built 1890ish. I am currently drawing up plans for a 1.8 x 3.6m single storey kitchen extension, not massive by any sense but would make better use of...