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First of all, i realise this is an extremely generic query and unlikely to produce a specific answer. My intention is only to see if anyone has experienced something similar or might suggest avenues that i can pursue to investigate the matter further. A short time ago, i instructed some...

I'd appreciate some help with some work to my main BT telephone connection box. The existing wire coming out of the primary BT connection box to a master socket has been cut, which means i need to wire a new socket to it. I've opened up the main junction box which is connected to the wire...

My building inspector recently visited my house to perform the final completion after my loft conversion. His comments were as follows (plus my queries) - He said i should board the 1st floor landing floor. He didn't specify at the time what thickness of board i should use. Anyone...

Hi, I had a go at sanding my parquet floor this weekend. Following recommendations from previous threads, i hired myself a Trio sander and went through the grit levels, 40, 80, 120. The problem is that the entire floor now looks like a zebra. My guess is that where there is a gap between...

Hi, I have a large parquet floor that needs repairing in a few large patches and then sanded and oiled/varnished. Can anyone recommend someone who knows how to do this properly, which from reading other threads appears to be through the use of a HG wax remover and then a Trio sander...

A little while ago, i struck a deal with a local builder to skim every room of a house rennovation. The price agreed was a lump sum for the entire house. Due to personal reasons, he was unable to complete the job through to completion. I'm trying to work out the most accurate way to...

Looking for recommendations for a new boiler that i'll need in the near future. I've decided on a combi system, probably looking at a Valiant boiler. Not sure about the model as yet. The house configuration is as follows; 4 bed terrace. Ground floor: 5 rads, + HW in kitchen and...

I've got a set of French doors which is currently plain glass, but i'd like for it to match the other windows of the house which have georgian bars installed within the glazed panels. I think a logical way to achieve this is to stick on some astragal bars to the outside of the doors. Has...

I'm looking for some advice about the feasibility of relocating a combi boiler. The situation is as follows; I'm doing a complete refurb on a 3 bed terraced house. As well as some rewiring and skimming, my plan included replacing the old boiler and hot water tank with a modern combi...

Hi all, I have a plan to include a pair of french doors and a juliet balcony in the new horizontal dormer wall. Trying to find a set of inward opening doors is somewhat difficult. Is there any logical reason i can't purchase a standard set of french doors and then install them backwards. I've...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone can provide me with some guidance/recommendation regarding roof windows that i need for the sloping section of my loft dormer conversion. Other than the obvious Velux brand, i've seen Colt Roto for sale at the Loft Shop and Premdor at Screwfix. There's also...

I'm in the market for a new kitchen. I've been around the usual places, MFI, B&Q, Wickes etc and the estimates have been coming in at around £3-£5k. I'm wondering if i can score a better deal on the internet somewhere. There's plenty of places around, ebay is awash with online kitchen...

Just noticed both rear brake lights have stopped working on my 2000 Nissan Micra. Done the obvious bulb check, but they appear fine. The other lamps (indicators, lights etc) are also working. Had a look at the fuse box and found a fuse labelled "rear lights", but this is also intact...

Hi, I'm planning on installing a gigabit network throughout the house so i can stream my media everywhere. The issue i have is that i can't seem to find any Cat6 wall sockets that look reasonable to have in every room of my house. I've found plenty of Cat5 chrome finish wall sockets...

Hi, Hoping for some guidance from those more experienced than myself. The walls in my front room are due to be skimmed soon, so i thought i'd take the opportunity to plan for my wall mounted 42" Plasma/LCD TV. The idea is to chase the cables into the walls which will exit the wall...

Here's my story; I have a 2000 Nissan Micra. It has factory fitted central locking which is activated from a button on the key. A few weeks ago i decided i'd change the battery in the key, and after opening the key and replacing the battery, the remote central locking has stopped working...

Hoping someone can fill in a few gaps in my knowledge. I'm planning on removing the chimney breasts from my terraced property. At the back of the house, i want to remove the entire stack from ground and 1st floor rooms. At the front of the house, i want to keep the front room chimney...

Hello, Hoping some kind soul here can point me in the right direction for my vision to create a new bathroom. I've fallen in love with the hidden cistern design below. It's not so much the toilet itself, but the recessed shelf and spotlight effect, together with the...