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We have a new shed in the garden. Need electrics to be run. 2 gang sockets - 4 2 switches for lights Shed will host, fridge, Freezer (all year), tumble dryer (winter months) and few other small items like charging(all year), may be some electric air fryer / barbeque (all year), etc when ever...

With the cost of materials gone mental now, i wanted to do a 3m x 3m or 4mx3m garden shed to store items mainly and run elecrics safely into the shed as well. Options are 1. Concrete block sheds 2. Brick/Block sheds 3. Wooden sheds 4. Metal sheds 5. Fabricated concrete slab sheds Considering...

Not sure why the crack appeared. Few weeks back, after some rain, I noticed a discolouration in the paint in the corner close to the bay window and also bulges across the ceiling. When I ripped off the wall paper, I noticed that the wall paper bulged because of the water leak as the bulge on the...

Hello, Is it possible for someone to get me a 25 % discount at Dulux heritage centre please ? I was told they can offer a maximum of 25 % discount for some members if they are a trader and do large volumes ? I would like to purchase Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt paints in 5 litre tins...

At the moment is existing flooring removed. Did some pipe works under the floor. So few boards near the radiators are up across all rooms. few other boards are slightly up. But planning to replace them as well to ensure flat. Existing boards on the floor, looks good - flat mostly. Boards cut and...

New Boiler - Viesmann Vitedans 100-W 35kw Boiler Problem - Central Heating not working Central Heating is controlled by HIVE. Boiler was installed couple of months back. New radiators were installed as well. We never swiched on central heating until yesterday night. In the last 24 hours I have...

Column radiator bracket was fitted by a technician incorrectly. Out of the 4 brackets, only one point on the column radiator sit on the bracket properly. Other 3 points on the radiators, dont sit on the curved bracket properly. One has a .5mm gap. Another has a 10 mm gap and another one has a...

Please find the attached images - Have to finish this before flooring starts in a week's time. I am a DIY'er and need suggestions to finish this please ? Note that the place is bit uneven (higher height on the inner side close to the wall. Thanks

Helifix Bars - Can it be used / fitted inside the house as well where cracks have appeared ? Can the helifix bar be fitted internally inside home as well ? All the videos / presentation show helifix bars fitted only externally and on plain brick walls. One of the builder has told me they...

Hope you are doing good. Need some assistance. Today we were trying to remove the wall paper for cleaning as we saw moulds, a small section from the wall came out while pulling the wall paper and this is what we noticed - a crack. Please find the attached video - This is on the first floor -...

Hi all, Need some recommendations to do the house painting. Running tight on budget. So planning to do the painting ourselves in our home (just ourselves) and we don't have any previous experience of painting. Recommendation for Paint in hall/reception/home entrance area Recommendation for...

I planning a rewiring done for the property. I would like to ensure what is installed stay for ages like atleast 50 years without any issues. Can you please advise what brand / products i can use which will stay for decades and decades without requiring replacement. In simple terms, the best...

I am surprised by the rewiring cost that has come up for my 3 bed terraced house. I quoted over 9000 including VAT. I had a budget between 4500-5500 and it is almost double the costs. Requesting 3 plug boxes on an average for each rooms. Requesting one centre light/fan power source and 2 side...

Hello I have found a crack near the window. Can you please see the pictures and advise if this is an structural issue or just a simple fix ? House is terraced and probably around 100 years old. Any questions, let me know. Thanks

Hello I am planning to buy an Bungalow. I had a viewing recently and i like the property. These are some of the things that i noticed on ceiling / walls. Not sure if these are because of any structural issues (Please refere attached images - images numbered 1 to 6) OR let me know if i dont have...