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So I guess something like this would be better in the long run. Any objection to a single lever rather than a two-lever option? Is the Grow a good option for the price vs the Bristan? Grohe Bau Curve Kitchen Mono Mixer Tap Chrome £69.99...

is that a good brand? seems extremely cheap? seems bargain price versus the full price...

Leaking from a couple of places now (below the screw of each handle and now from the tube base too)- two plumbers had a look beforehand ( boiler man and someone else) and they recommended changing it, as it was tricky to get to the cartridge. One mentioned that Franke was not ideal for cartridge...

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a new kitchen tap. My existing tap is a Franke and it's started leaking, so I'm considering replacing it rather than repairing. What brands or models would you recommend for a reliable, good-quality mixer tap? Something with readily available spare...

I had a friend who was in a similar setting to mine - a block of 4 flats - with a share of the freehold. When BG changed the meter to a smart meter, the fire alarm was disconnected, and BG was adamant it was not their responsibility. So if something were to go wrong, the least I want is to have...

British Gas has called us and emailed us to request a change from the existing old electric meter for our communal hallway. (Landlord supply for a block of 4 flats) The old one is still working. Our consumption is pretty low - 193.2 kWh for an annual cost of £239.94 (this is only for the...

thanks for the feedback :-)

Thanks so much for all the information shared, everybody - really appreciate. Hopefully will be able to access the back and do what is needed without removing the sink - otherwise, will get a plumber to do it as long as it does not charge me a fortune for this. Nothing urgent, as purely...

A couple of additional pics to answer the first question. I believe that is a basin. Access to the back is fairly restricted. So if I can get the waste out, then all good to get it replaced, if unable to remove the waste out, then plumber job? correct?

To DIY Experts and Plumbers, So the bathroom sink drain is getting tired as you can see from the picture. Is that an easy job, or would it be more like a plumber's job? It seems you might be able to find a replacement part easily (as long as the correct size), however, is the job quite...

Hello Expert Decorators So work has progressed, and we are close to finishing. We have painted the top of the banister the same blue as on the wall, which is water-based. And in order to make it more durable, we wanted to varnish it. Was looking at the varnish option and realised that there...

Hey John, I've included the additional pictures as requested, which I believe show the joint cracked. I guess the cracks come from the joints?

Thanks for the feedback - I was planning for gloss and thought that Satin was a no-go for exterior - I guess something to explore. Love the colour idea - was initially thinking to keep it white, but I guess we could be more creative and go for colour instead of the classic white.

Thanks for the feedback - I was planning for gloss and thought that Satin was a no-go for exterior - I guess something to explore. Love the colour idea - was initially thinking to keep it white, but I guess we could be more creative and go for colour instead of the classic white.

It was properly done about 7 years ago. Let me take some pictures when I'm back home, as I'm currently away.