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Hi I am going to fit a 2.4 metre mopstick stair rail with metal brackets to a solid outside wall inside the house I would like to use Fischer duo power plugs would 8 x 40 with 50mm screws be ok or should I use 10 x 50 with 60mm screws any advice welcome as i want to do it properly Thanks

Yes the replacement toilet in the photo has a projection of 555mm back to front edge one of the smallest I could find

I will save 185mm with new toilet fitted my problem is I have a door at front of toilet so not much left room at the moment when sitting on the throne the back wall of toilet is an outside single brick wall

The reason I want to do it is to create more space in front of toilet so a stud wall etc would defeat the object

I have a new compact close coupled toilet to replace my existing toilet in my utility room which will take up less space I will need to move the soil pipe connection a few inches closer to the wall to get my new toilet to fit is this a DIY job or should I get a plumber in ? Any constructive...

It appears it was purchased new and put in the garage and never used for nine years it is in brand new condition and I am very happy with my purchase

£60 in new condition, for drilling cavity brick wall to install outside water tap

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2015 model Makita HR2630 SDS drill will this be the same spec as a 2024 model with same model number ?

Could anyone give me an idea cost of tiling a kitchen wall above work tops with 50 x 200mm white flat ceramic tiles approx 4 square metres I am buying the tiles so just cost of fitting including materials thanks my tiler is quoting £380 ? In Tyne and wear area

I need to replace a faulty brass screw down stopcock as the internals are goosed because of over tightening it is in a difficult location low down at floor level behind kitchen units it would be much easier for me if i could replace it with a pegular 1/4 turn ball valve or a sure stop type valve...

What is the score with the bathroom catalogues when you choose a bathroom fitter he gives you a catalogue to choose the items you want for your bathroom refurb but I have seen a few identical catalogues inside with just a different company name on front and everything inside the same. The prices...

There is only RCD protection on the sockets ring main not the cooker radial

Should i fit 20A RC type MCB or just an ordinary type MCB at CU not sure if there is some regulation about sockets having to use RC breakers now

I see what your saying, if i fit socket as you say what size cable/flex should i use between socket and cooker cable outlet connection 6mm or 2.5mm