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The controls I have at present is one below which is the boiler a digital unit, on/off/twice day ect connected to a wireless stat whichis lost t present, therefore Im aiming on a wired stat in the hall. Good point I do believe insulation would help alot. On another note is £700 about right to...

No no its not TRV's I have them already to be fittred. Basically one plumber said that its a bit late to do it no as the system is already in place, another two suggesed putting in zone valves for another £700 on top of the £700 already quoted. I live in a standard 1930's 3 bed semi, its not a...

Im having some rads installed to replace some rusty ones, a couple of plumbers mentioned converting the system to zone valves. What exactly does this mean and is it worth the extra expense? Thank you

Oh ok, is it as good as mixing it yourself though?

Not sure if I need a plasticiser also?

Many thanks Woody, Ill take a look

Cheers mate, can I use building sand or would it be sharp sand? Also do I add pea gravel?

Im building up some bay windows with cement for new window sills where the old cement had broken away, due to new windows being installed. Im a bit of a newbie so please dont laff, but is it a simple case of cement and water or do I add sand to the mix too? Thanks

Lots of views but no replies :( Anyone?

Has anyone installed a hideaway pocket door system? I have one just installed and am debating whether the pocket pistons which push the door out are worth the expense of £47.95 each or are the £10 finger pulls just as good? Unsure whether to 'splash out' or if its madness paying them prices...

Hi All, Im having a recess built for a TV around a chimney breast which has a letter box style opening. Should I seal this off with roof tiles from the inside or should it be ventilated? Is it ok to simply build the plasterboard recess around it without doing anything? If I decide to keep the...

Ah ok, well one is where a lock was so a keyhole size and another on the other side (slightly bigger).

Cheers Im filling some of the larger holes with wood. Should it be old pine. Can i Use floorboards or no good for an external door?

Got a bit carried away with the so called stainable filler which showed up like anything also had to strip it all back again! :( About to buy some coloured filler which may be better and will be careful when applying. I wa sgoing to use a black china brush to apply and then use a rag to also...

Thankyou, no I don't intend on hacking into the breast at all. Hopefully it wont intrude into the room too much this way.