Recent content by Dylan T

Hi all - I have a couple of power leads for outdoor items that I need to extend to a relocated outside power socket (fountain and lights). Both are mains powered three core .75mm cable and I’m after a simple way to connect more cable that isn’t too bulky as one of them will be visible...

Hi all - I have a window sill down the side of my house which is in desperate need of repainting. But I can see that a previous repair has been attempted with concrete (makes sense as the other unreachable sills above are in a terrible state) but it's not a great job; you can see the pitting and...

Hi all - I'm planning a small bathroom makeover and wanted to know if it's within allowable work for me to do the following 2 tasks myself as a non-electrician: 1) Add an isolation switch to the existing fan which runs off the switched live in the bathroom light pendant. No other changes, just...

Hi all - I normally do my own plumbing - no expert but I enjoy my DIY and have done several bathrooms by now. However with less free time these days I've called in some bathroom fitters to get some quotes for a bathroom revamp. I've had trouble getting hold of people and so far have only had...

Hi all - after some opinions on the best white paint to use for my camper conversion projects (walls and ceiling). The walls are unfinished poplar ply and needs to handle a higher humidity than normal, be durable but also be breathable as I’ve opted for no vapour barrier. I was planning to keep...

Thanks all. I’ve managed to pull the rest through so I can see the entire bit that’s missing (inch or so). I think you’re right though, they’ll blame me. I was so careful so if this has happened then it’s a poor design - me guess is it actually happened when it was first connected as I...

Okay so not typically electrics, but wanted to post this here and hope some kind folks could give me their opinions. My oven stopped heating (fan and everything else running) so assumed element needed replacing, and ordered new one online. Went to change it and noticed one of the wire's...

Hi all - bought some carpets with a large national carpet fitting chain and the fitters just came. They left a razor blade on the floor which i didn't see (i think they may have moved a chair over it) and my toddler found the blade. Thankfully she's ok but i let her crawl about and she came out...

Hi all - Hoping this is the right place to post this. Second winter I've done in this 1920's stone house, and the condensation in the loft is an issue I need to sort. I could see the ventilation wasn't great when I bought it, but had originally planned to convert the loft so held off doing...

Hi all - Trying to combat humidity levels in my house so upgraded my integrated cooker hood for a more powerful model. Both were the same make, same dimensions and used a kettle plug, so I figured an easy like for like swap. However I'm past the point of no return and have realised the old...

Hi all - I'm not a professional builder but a competent and enthusiastic DIYer, and have restored 3 homes that I've occupied at the same time (one of which was derelict and was a major project and one which I did a fair bit of building work). I've considered flipping a property for years but...

Thanks everyone, that's useful info!

Hi all - I'd like to convert the loft in my home, but have had a couple of firms out to give quotes and it's a little more than I expected. My concern is not making my money back; it adds a 4th bedroom but there's a risk of overdeveloping. I really would love to get a valuation on the house for...

Hi all - I’m wondering if anyone can suggest a paint that may be a pipe dream but can only ask; I’m after a paint that can be used in wood that will prevent water passing through the wood and act as a vapour barrier but is also paintable. It’s for a window frame in a van conversion where the...

Thanks all - sounds about right. Any one fancy guessing a price I should be expecting?