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Hi, Laid some lacquered walnut engineered floor which has unfortunately got a small scratch (had dinner at the table one night before I put floor protectors onto the furniture... looks like a bit of grit got under one of the chair legs). It's not a major scratch, no damage to the wood but is...

Hi, Recently had bathroom done and the plastering isn't exactly brilliant. It's not bad but there are a few lumps and bumps which isn't exactly what you want fr a skim coat. I've painted the wall with a base layer of enulsion and you can see a few of the lumps. What's the best way forward...

Currently having bathroom remodeled and have hit a bit of a snag, wouldn't mind some second opinions. I wanted to fit a concealed mixer shower on one of the internal walls - when I got the quote the bathroom fitters said this should be okay. It's now transpired that the wall is a 60mm...

Fair enough. I had a look last night and couldn't spot the red LED but having opened it up I think I'm going to need to get an engineer in - looks to be beyond my expertise, especially if a part needs replacing. Thanks for the help - I notice you're based in London... whereabouts are you...

Okay - sounds like that might be the problem. I'll take a look this evening once back from work. Assuming I do see the red LED illuminated what would you suggest? Is it an easy fix or better to get a gas engineer in? Thanks

Hi, I have a Biasi 24S combi boiler (the compact one). Last night the boiler switched on for hot water and would not turn off! It heats up the radiators regardless of settings (whether on summer mode, etc.) and whether or not the thermostat is turned up or down. Anyone have any...

Hi all, We're planning on redoing the kitchen and I think it's going to need a rewire. We're also going to get the consumer unit replaced at the same time as it's old (and we'd like to move it slightly higher. The thing that concerns me is that the consumer unit is by the front door in the...

Yes, we have a combi boiler. Although a mixer would be nice I think it would be out of the question as it would need replumbing and I'm not wanting this to be a huge job - I'm happy to do a replacement job but I'm not keen on pulling the tiling off as I don't think it'll be worth it for this...

Hi, Looking at replacing the elctric shower in the bathroom as it's pretty pathetic. The model is a Triton 'Brazilia', 8kw. How easy/difficult is this going to be to replace? I gather going for a like-for-like might be best, i.e. another Triton. Would it be possible to replace with a...

Thanks for all the advice. I knew in my heart I would have to pull the floorboards up as that would be the only safe course of action. After you guys made that clear to me I just took the plunge and moved the furniture! Luckily it was quite clear which floorboard had the JB underneath as...

Hi, Some advice would be appreciated! Currently trying to restore my fireplace and have had to remove a spur socket that was previously put in. I think the spur is coming from a junction box under the floor - big job to move everything and pull up floors in newly decorated room. I'm...

Thanks for the help. Your instinct about them not being screwed in was correct - they are fully screwed in but they're being stopped from making a connection by the fitting. Checked the various manufacturers sites and the Osram Bulb is 3mm longer. Once the sun is up I'll try bending the...

Hi guys, Just bought some replacement reflector lamps for two broken spotlights in my hallway. Put in new bulbs and they don't work. I'm convinced they're the right bulb... Old bulb says: Osram R80 240v 60w H9a8 New bulb says: Crompton lamp R80 240v 60w Surely this...