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Oh dear. That is exactly what I wanted it for :( I guess we sometimes get sucked in, especially when it is our own home, to put lots of gizmos and gadgets we might think are useful, only to seldom use them or find that they are a massive disappointment! I am now wondering why I bothered :(...

Thanks for your response - I was busy typing mine just now when you replied. :) This is probably getting a little technical for me, but I don't think the floor is on it's own circuit. On the same circuit I think there are some 13a 2 gang power sockets, how many I will have to check. If, and I...

Yes, sorry, I do. If it is of any use to somebody, these are the 'layers' I used, double checked by Mapei's technical team, who incidentally I rate very highly, phones are answered after a couple rings and they also available via email too. So, from the bottom up: (1) 6mm tile backer attached...

Hello folks, thanks for everyone's input. :) I'm a DIY enthusiast, working on everything from my bikes to cars to my home, so everything I do is either self-taught or as a result of some research (on here, YouTube, technical references). My understanding is that unless the socket is a minimum...

Hello folks, I have just finished installing a WarmUp DWS600 loose wire system in my bathroom. A little more on it here, but essentially it's rated at 0.6kW / 2.6 amps. Warmup DWS 600 Loose Wire Underfloor Heating Kit -...

Hello guys, I'm just trying to spec a bath tap ad shower head for the bathroom and wondering if I need a thermostatic one? I know what they do ie. keep water at same temp if another tap is suddenly opened up in the house, but do I need one if I have a combi boiler? Install is in a 2 bed flat...

Thanks Robbie. I bought some Leyland Contract matt (£11 per 10 litre tub from Selco) and slightly watered it down before application, it has dried, will be sanding and filling today.

Hi guys. I am doing my first refurb and am at a stage now where I am ready to paint. The walls were plastered a month ago and are fairly dry. I have some paint I like (an off white colour), I have a small tin sample from a very expensive paint company called Farrow & Ball (won't be buying from...

I haven't a clue what you chaps are on about, but it sounds impressive and very technical :D

Thank you for your help. :) I just ordered some Aico Ei2110e units, priced at about £35 a piece shipped.

It's my own flat, all on one level, 2 bedrooms and an open plan kitchen / living room area. I am guessing they need to be mains powered and on a separate circuit?

Hello folks, I am trying to project manage a house refurb and just wanted to double check as to what's required when it comes to smoke alarms in order that I don't fall foul of anything. Am I right in thinking that I would need a smoke alarm in the kitchen and also one in any hallway leading to...

Your business I'm guessing?

I co-own the ground floor of a house just like in the attached photo. The paint around the windows is peeling / flaking, the window cill is chipped and looking tired. I'd like to renovate the front and was wondering if my steps were correct or not? 1. Scrape off all visible peeling / cracked...

I will be updating the previous thread I have started, but if my current guy can't even get batten gauge right, then I fear I am heading speedily towards disaster. :( As such, I wanted to ask if there are any members on here with a decent post count who are in the roofing trade themselves (not...