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I'm looking to add a composite door to provide alternative access to my garage. Is there a minimum height above ground level that's recommended? I would like to have a gap of 80mm, then the cill and door. There is a soak away round the garage already. Are there any potential issues with this?

I am looking to add two double sockets and a FCU (connecting to a single socket). The double sockets will be used for the TV, digibox etc. The FCU and single socket will be used for an electric fire (2kw) Is it possible for me to extend the existing ring as described on this article...

I'm looking to replace the lino in my kitchen with wooden parquet flooring. Can anyone recommend any companies who provide good quality products? After researching my preference would be engineered rather than laminate. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for any advice/recommendations

Evening all, I'm looking to wall mount my TV in my 2018 new build. The wall is constructed of light weight block. Can anyone recommend suitable fixings? I would rather over engineer it to put my mind at rest. I have used a range of fixings previously but that was in older houses and to brick...

I am looking to replace the compression fittings of the waste pipe of my double kitchen sink. The house is new build and I keep having issues with them leaking. I would prefer to use solvent weld as I have always found it reliable in the past. The issue that I am having is finding a suitable...

Hi, I am looking at adding a door to access my garage from the rear garden. It is a new build property built in 2016. It is a single skin brick wall as the pictures show. I assume a lintel will need installed above the new door. Apart from that is there any other work required to allow this? I...

Can anyone recommend a company to supply a UPVC door? I'm looking to add one to my garage so it will be a basic design. Thanks

I’m hoping someone can give me some guidance to wire a double light switch. I was swapping it over and I’ve ended up unable to turn the downstairs hall light off from the upstairs landing switch. The double light switch is used for the downstairs hall light and an external light. There is a...

I've recently purchased a new electric oven. However, when reading the installation guide it requires hardwiring to a dedicated 16A circuit. In my consumer unit the cooker circuit currently has a 32A MCB. Is it just a case of changing this to a 16A MCB?

Hi, my neighbour has leant a number of old paving slabs against the external wall of my property. I believed that this was only temporary but it has now been a few weeks. Will this cause damp issues? The picture isn't the best but you should be able to see them beyond the bins. Needless to...

I have recently purchased a hoover which came with an EU plug and UK adapter. Unfortunately a UK charging cable is not available. The hoover has a charging bracket which is wall mounted. I'm trying to work out the best way to mount and connect it to the supply. I really don't want to have a...

I live in a new build house and had a plumbing issue with the dishwasher (Bodged job) that I've now sorted. However when I removed the integrated dishwasher I noticed that the coating on the back had come off in one small area. On inspection it was where the plug is connected to the single...

I am looking to buy a UPVC door for my garage. Can anyone recommend a company to supply a decent door? I've looked online but would rather get some advice from people who regularly fit. Thanks

Can anyone recommend a storage unit for the sink in the picture? I can only seem to find ones which are designed for the sink base being fixed to the ground. I'd rather not have the cut out on the bottom shelf as I'd be forever losing things through it! Cheers

I’m looking for some advice regarding my property which I have recently purchased. It was built by Miller Homes in 2016. The house next door to me has just sold and my girlfriend overheard the new owners talking about their grand designs for it. These include: Converting the integrated garage...