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Hi, I asked my builder to reverse a door but he forgot to take into consideration the threshold so now the carpet from my hallway comes into my bathroom. What is the best way to overcome this ? I've attached a photo so you know what I mean. Any advice will be much appreciated.

Hi, I'm currently renovating my daughter bedroom and would like some tips on the type and thickness of plywood I should use to create a solid sub base to lay new carpet on. Currently the underlay and carpet is laid over floorboards which I can feel under my feet when I walk into her room...

Hi, Me and my neighbour are looking to get our rear extension done shortly, however something has come up regarding boundary line. My neighbour already has a 3m extension which he is looking to increase by a further 3m. When his existing extensions was built , His outter wall (on my side...

**Update** Finally got it sorted If anyone experience the same problem as I did, go buy some grease from B&Q or Vaseline will do, and grease up the hinges and chain generously. Make sure to take the sash out first ( recommend two people to take the sash out as they are bloody heavy) before...

thanks for the tip. i'll see if i can get a rep out.

Hi, My builder installed two velux integra windows in my new loft, the problem i'm having or I think its a problem, is that when the windows open electrically one of the window is making like a banging noise and jolting to the left when it's opening, some days its really loud. My builder...

Can anyone give me some ideas on the best way of replacing a clay gully with a plastic gully. Currently i have a cast iron down pipe which is connected to a hopper at the top, this carries waste from my bath,basin and condenser pipe down to a exposed clay channel , I also have the kitchen sink...

Thanks for the link Dan, this valve looks the b..o..l..lo..cks. :mrgreen:

I decided to bleed my radiators this evening about 9.30pm (not sure why). After bleeding all the radiators I got to the last one which was a towel radiator. Whilst using the screwdriver to bleed the rad the whole valve also turned and water started gushing out. I went to tighten it...