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I think I have found the culprit. I have an outside tap which is connected to the mains supply that also supplies the boiler. The outside tap has an automatic watering system which comes on early in the morning and (due to jet lag) I have been waking very early and hearing the water...

It wasn't making this noise when I was here back in July and hasn't made it before - although the flat was let over the past 4 years. The noise does stop when you run either cold or hot water. It does not stop if you turn the power off. It does seem to stop after the heating has been on for a...

I have a Biasi 28S which is about 6 years old at my flat in NW London. It now has a constant and fairly loud whirring noise which continues when it is both on and off. It's not the fan as far as I can tell. It does hold pressure at 1.5 Bar and heats the central heating and hot water OK...

There's a useful detailed guide to laying laminate in doorways here. Especially if you haven't splashed out on Uniloc and bought your laminate from one of the DIY stores.

The laminate kitchen worktop in my flat in NW London needs replacing due to damage from the tenants. I am willing to fit it but it needs an L-shaped piece with a mitre cut which I don't have the tools for and don't feel competent to DIY. Can anyone recommend a supplier of pre-cut...

They could work - what are they called and where do you get them from?

We have an existing mid-brown Tasmanian Oak wardrobe which doesn't match the rest of the furniture and we would like to change it to a black/brown finish. We also plan to add mirrors to the existing inset on the outside of the doors so only 10cm around the edge of the door will be visible...

I'm a Brit who moved to Oz 4 years ago and have renovated apartments in both countries so I am aware of the differences in the regs. I couldn't believe it when the sparkie here asked where I'd like the sockets in the Bathroom! And looked at me like I was mental when I asked for a pull cord...

I emptied the trap and found a piece of bent brass wire approx 1cm long which might have something to do with it. :?

The push-button (push to close - push to release) sprung waste plug in our basin became increasingly stiff and difficult to release until it stopped doing it completely. I have removed the brass mechanism and cleaned the plug plunger and pipe into which it slides to compress the spring and it...

We are looking to renovate the entrance to our building which will create a step that will likely be used by the local tramps to sit and consume their meths. We don't want to hurt anyone but we want to dissuade them from sitting there by creating a surface which is uncomfortable. I have...

I've found the Crosswater range of Thermostatic Mixers with a 15-year guarantee which seem reasonable but I've never heard of the brand before - does anyone know if they're any good.

Thanks In fact there's a suggestion on the discussion forum here that if it's dripping from the shower head then it's just the O ring that needs replacing - but it seems that only Aqualisa supply the O rings. I'll contact them on Monday and also take the old one round to my local plumbers...