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Hi. I have a double switch that controls two wall lights. I would like to replace the switch with a dimmer switch. I would like to have a separate dimmer control for each light (same as now). Can anyone tell me if any of the sheds sells this and do I need to chnge the existing backbox...

Hi, I was wondering if it would be ok for me to set the pump speed at two rather than the current 3. I have nine radiators over two floors. the system is sealed with a worcester bosch 28si system. The water flow in the pipes is noisy especially as it comes on in the morning. i have bled all...

Hi, I need to sand a rough ceiling which has quite a few trowel marks. Also I need to sand the odd bit of filler on the wall. Which is the paper grade I should be using for this purpose? many thanks

Hi, I have erected a stud wall and now I would like to tape and fill the plasterboards edges. The final finish will be wallpaper, no painting. An I right to do the following: a) fill gaps b) apply tape c) apply jointing compound over tape twice. Or do I: a) apply tape b) apply...

Hi, I am having some trouble cutting the gyproc plasterboard. Which is the best method to do this? The score and snap method has failed so far. Also I would like to mount an external pattress to the board. Is there a screw / plug type I should use to fix the socket to the board? I am...

ok they have 10 x 150. does this mean i need to drill 12mm in the wood bearing in mind that the batten is 50mm wide....

is this it? http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Masonry+Bolt/p77797

thanks. one last question, are thunderbolts the same thing as coach screws? I can't find the thunderbolts on the screwfix site.

how come the hole in wood is 10mm rather than 8? Also do you just use a spanner to screw the bolt in? thanks

hi, do i need to pre drill the wood first? What size drill bit should I use? thanks

putting up 100mm thick acousti insulation and covering with double plasterboard.

Should the screw be longer than 100mm? the timber thickness is 100mm already.

Hi, What length hammer fixings should I use to attach a 4 x 2 batten to a party single brick wall? Is 140mm sufficient. many thanks

Hi, Our meter was changed two weeks ago. Yesterday I spoke to our supplier and they still have the old meter on their records. Does anyone know how long it should take for the new meter number and reading to be loaded onto the supplier's system? Many thanks

Hi, I was looking for a reliable builder / kitchen fitter to redo our kitchen. A colleague has reccomended the one he is using for his own house. So far he is happy with the work but one thing rang alarm bells. My friend was asked to pay in stages. He paid 4k for kitchen and materials at...

Thanks for the replies. When you talk about the "cap" do you mean the plastic thing or also the cast iron T bit? thanks

Thanks for the replies. When you talk about the "cap" do you mean the plastic thing or also the cast iron T bit? thanks

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Hi, I would like to know if I can put my 110m WC waste pipe into the connector show on the pic. I am assuming I can take off the plastic cover bit and insert the waste pipe. Is this OK? Also can the waste pipe enter the connector at a slight angle rather than straight? The reason I am...

Hi, I would like to install a small basin and a WC in a small room. a) The sink should be around 40cm X 25 cm max. I think I have found something on plumbworld online, does anyone have any experience of buying online from them? b) In terms of the installation I was wondering which way...