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Hi Wanted to run an idea past a few of you. I have a carcass type wardrobe against an external wall and have damp/mildew/mould issues as there is little airflow behind it. It's up to the ceiling and a good 3 mtrs wide. My idea (having spent most of the day cleaning up behind it today) is to...

Hi all We have a hardwood front door with lots of glass, and is the weak point in the house for heat loss but it's mainly noise from the main road that I want to suppress. I have 2 options, the first is to replace the front door but I'm wondering if it's possible to replace the existing (very...

Hi all. Have searched and read but can't find a satisfactory answer on what the best way to secure kitchen wall cabinets is. I have Ikea cabinets that have 2 angles per cabinet with a serrated mounting plate that allows for adjustment. Each plate is secured with 2 1/4" stubby chipboard...

Hi Does anyone know of a towel radiator that gives off a decent amount of heat but will fit under a window? The size would be limited to 700mm high but length is upto about 1500mm. I'm still considering just putting a normal rad there as having a warm bathroom would be more important than...

Hi What is the best way to cut a hole in a SS sink for the tap? I've seen hole cutters which use a shear action and a through bolt but don't know what they're called. Many Thanks rcs

Does anyone have any easy tips to attach a replacement plug socket facia if the screws are too short as the wall has been dry lined with thermaboard? Even the 50mm replacements are too short. Hope someone can help. Cheers

Hi Does anyone know where stair lights are actually fitted? I've got Thermaboard drylining (polystyrene backed plasterboard) but we want stair lights so I guess I have 2 options......the first being to cut out the wood in the stair side kick board and the second is to chase out the...

Hi Having read mattysupra's very useful sticky, I was wondering what is considered 'very uneven'. I'm looking at tiling the bathroom floor but the house has had settlement and the floor has a drop of 25mm over 2 metres to level. It's not a visible drop as the room is small but when you're...

Hi I've noticed that the condensing drain is just dripping and not pouring every now and then. It was fine a few weeks ago but after a couple of power interruptions, it's now just dripping, constantly. Does the syphon need to be filled again to stop this (i.e. re-commission) or is it a fault...

Hi Looking at the regs, it states that a soil vent, if not more than 3000mm away from an opening, has to be 900mm above etc. If the vent is around the corner from the nearest opening but less than 3000mm, does it still need to be raised and set out around the gutter? Cheers rcs

Hi Has anyone successfully insulated under a suspended floor? Wondering what was used to hold up the insulation material against the underside of the floor. I figure some netting, just wondering where it might come from. Cheers rcs

Hi Has anyone ever done any brick stitching and does anyone know where you can buy the stuff from. I know that you can have either glass fibre rods or some form of steel but Google doesn't want to tell me where to get the sticks and adhesive from. Hope someone can help. Many Thanks rcs

Hi We've got quite a low water flow and I've been told it's because of the old steel pipework underground (judging by the state of the steel in the house, I'm not suprised). The pressure is fine and flow OK for a second or so. Does anyone know how much it would be to get a new connection...

Hi What is the minimum size batton to fix aquapanels to a brick wall? I've only got 35mm to play with. Also, is it best to get a shower tray with upstands for tiling over, or can a flat top tray be well sealed with tiles. If so, what's the best way? Thanks for your help. rcs

Hello all. Does anyone know if I can use 100mm Joist Hangers with 150mm or larger joists if they have noggins (in lieu of herringbone struts) to prevent twisting? The span is only 1mtr and there are 3 at 230mm centres (approx). Larger joists are to give clearance for soil pipe passing through...

We have 2 upstairs fireplaces that have been closed off and vents put in. I'm wondering if it's possible to close off the vent to have a flat wall and put a vent brick in the outer side of the chimney instead. Hope someone can help. Cheers

Hi Amongst many alterations that we're planning, one that is causing us a little headache is how we can maximise the use of a huge cupboard in the bathroom. This cupboard sits on a trimmer joist and extends over the stair well of a 1930's 'U' shape stair, currently accommodating the hot water...

Hi I'm planning on replacing an unlevel, damp quarry tiled floor with concrete but don't know how deep to dig out. Could anyone give advice on how deep to dig and what should go down, i.e hardcore, sand, dpm, insulation etc. Many Thanks

We're looking at changing the boiler for a combi and wondering if it is worth leak/pressure checking the CH pipework (as it's mostly accessible with the floors removed) to avoid any future problems. Has anyone done this and is it recommended? What sort of pressure might I be looking at using...

We have wooden lintels over each window and door in a 1920's house (9" walls) and are wondering what to do with them. One in particular is splitting/rotting so when it is replaced, should it be replaced with concrete/steel and should the BCO be involved? Thanks