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Hello all, I have a few lightwave switches around the house and have finally got around to getting hold of a 3 gang version. I am swapping out a standard 3 gang switch which is in the hallway, this currently controls the hallway lights, the stair lights and also the upstairs landing lights...

Hey Everyone, Currently fitting my recently delivered Howdens kitchen, in order for it to work down one side of the kitchen I have had to remove the service void (60mm) from all base units, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to attach these to the newly dot and dabbed walls. I'm...

Hey Everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone can weigh in what would be the best finish to tidy up the transition between the interior window frame and newly plastered and painted walls. I'm guessing the options are Silicone or Caulk, I'm just not sure which one to go for. Thanks, as always any...

Hi everyone, Just looking for some recommendations for hinges, the doors weigh about 27kg each and I'm told 3 hinges per is a good idea. Any feedback Is much appreciated, Thankyou.

Hey everyone, Do bathtubs expand when full of hot water? I ask because my new tub fits to the mm against the (plasterboarded) walls on either side of the bathroom. I'm thinking it might crack if it does expand? My other option is to cut out the plasterboard on one side so as to leave some...

Hey everyone, Super quick question, can I use a regular 110mm 90 bend directly connected to the toilet pan or do I have to use one of the actual toilet pan connectors that have a much larger rubber seal on them? I ask because I have a regular 110mm 90 spare and it creates the perfect distance...

Hi Everyone, Just trying to plan out for my new soil stack which will include the Toilet/Basin/Bath wastes. These are my two ideas, I am just looking for any feedback as to which I should opt for (or neither). Thankyou any feedback is much appreciated.

Hi Everyone, Currently trying to get my head around connecting up all the new downstairs wastepipes and what would be the best method. I've laid out a rough plan and was hoping someone could help me join the dots. All wastes will run under the suspended floor (I have about 3ft of space...

Hi everyone, Got a huge decision to make on what type on engineered wood floor finish to fit throughout the whole ground floor (Kitchen/Hall/Toilet/Lounge) for my renovation. Just after any advices, preference or experiences over Lacquered and UV Brushed Oil finishes. I'm aware of their pros...

Hi everyone first I will explain the system I am planning... Boiler is an Ideal Vogue C32 Groundfloor - UFH throughout split between 2 zones as follows Z1) - Kitchen Z2) - Living Room/Hall Second Floor - 4 Radiators as follows Z3) Second Floor Radiators I am going to have 3 Nest...

Hi everyone, I've been documenting with photos a full house DIY renovation I started last June (First time buyers). I have no previous renovation experience but will try my hand at anything and have pretty bad/good OCD when it comes to doing something correct and proper to the best of my...

Hi everyone just a quick question, is it ok to run Cat6 Ethernet that will be carrying POE with runs that will not be used for carrying POE? I'm aware its not good practice to run alongside mains power and wondered if the same applied for POE. Thankyou any feedback is much appreciated.

Hi Everyone just a quick question of what is the best way fit the insulated PB in my upstairs rooms, Its not as straightforward as normal walls as the roof rafters protrude down into the upper floor rooms slightly, I have drawn up an image to better explain.... Also I'm looking to maintain...

Hi everyone, I'm going to be installing wet UFH on my ground floor during my full house DIY renovation, I plan on running 3 separate loops roughly 50m2 in total across two rooms and a hallway, all loops will be run from a single nest thermostat thus meaning the whole system will be either on or...

Hi everyone, going to tackle installing wet UFH throughout the groundfloor during my current renovation and just looking for some advice really. Joists are 110mm x 55mm @ 400 centres. There is a 4 foot void underneath the whole house with supporting walls mid way underneath the floors in each...

Hi everyone, I'm currently undergoing a full DIY house renovation (back to brick) and am in the process of planning out the home ethernet network/AV. I will be using cat6 UTP cable throughout, and solid copper Coaxial for Sat/Aerial. This is the plan I've come up with so far and would love any...

Hey everyone, Thinking of installing a log burner during my current renovation, the chimney breast looks a little shallow right now so I was wondering if it would be ok to batten out the face with 2x2 in order to gain some extra depth? another option would be that c-stud metal. Thankyou, any...

Hey everyone, I've got the option of 38mm Gyproc Thermaline PIR (http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/gyproc-thermaline-pir) or 40mm Gyproc Thermaline PLUS (http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/gyproc-thermaline-plus) for insulating my external walls during my renovation. The boards will...

Hi everyone, I have 5 downlights to install in the bathroom (Enlite EN-DE8), they have in/out loop connections. I'm wondering will I be able to loop in/out of them all one after the other or is there a limit on how many you can run consecutively? Thanks any feedback is much appreciated.

Hi everyone, currently doing a full 1920s house renovation and im going to be insulating the bay window. Just wondered between the ground floor and top floor the face section is currently just plastic fascia on the outside and wood panel directly behind fixed to studs. im planning on installing...