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Try resetting them to match one another (I don't know the technical term) I had problems with mine until i changed the frequency and reset them to match. I suspect someone nearby had same and theirs was controlling mine, not had a problem since.

Some papers take better to being painted that others - depends on the finish. Some won't take, others look like that's what they were designed for.

Due to one of the coldest winters in my memory, for the first time in years I've wimped out and kept the bedroom window shut for the last couple of months. Used to leave it open all the time whatever the weather. After the recent snowfalls and subsequent thaws I've noticed damp on the...

I've used an adjustable jigsaw for external corners - practised on off-cuts first though.

It was the repair chap that'd left it in diagnostic mode - when I called back they tried saying I'd have to pay this time since it would be a different problem, I argued that it hadn't been left fully-functioning.. Bizarrely enough after 2 hours of trying to reset with no success I turned the...

Posted earlier this week about a wireless thermostat. Situation is this; Halsteads Platinum, booked a fixed price repair (knew there were a few things needing doing) so far; 2 PCBs, 1 water gauge and a water leak fixed it still goes to lock out at random. First PCB it worked for 2 hours...

The Honeywell CM927 looks to be ideal for my needs, 7-day programming is perfect for me, thanks for that. Whilst I'm comfortable with some wiring (straight forward swaps on sockets and light switches) I'm not going to attempt wiring the receiver into the boiler - so would that be for an...

The Honeywell one I have is old and temperamental - is this a job for Corgi Reg or an electrician? Are the wireless ones recommended, are they pants, or am I best sticking to straightforward replacement? Boiler is a Halsteads Platinum with TRVs on all but one radiator.

Been papering my landing and after some had peeled away, checked on here...would appear to be distemper, dark green and almost powdery. Seems my best option is to try removal - but - why on earth did the former woodchip stay on for so long (very firmly I might add)?

After stripping my landing and stairs (of woodchip) I was left with a real mess with bits of surface plaster missing. Couldn't afford to get it plastered so ended up getting some of this stuff. Found it too dry to work with initially, but found wetting the wall first, then smearing it on with...

I'm after moving my washing machine from one side of the room to the other, there's no problem with the waste pipe, that's still accessible, but the existing water supply is about 3 metres away - is there a maximum length of hose you can use and or do I need to get new supply fitted (mains...

Have a hallway to decorate - is quite a bold pattern. Mostly simple drops but there is one external corner near the front door which drops back about 9 inches into a small alcove. I'm reluctant to put joins in here because it's the first thing you see as you walk into the house. I'm...

I'm not sure coving is dated as such - my house is a victorian terraced, 10ft high walls, it just looks wrong without coving. There isn't any in the kitchen extension though and it wouldn't look right in there anyway. I've had to put some up on my landing and hallway. Due to budget...

Oh Jarmil honey, after it took 3 weeks to get the remaining 10sq feet of polystyrene tiles off the bathroom ceiling I never want to see another ceiling tile again in my life. Plain is always best...but if you simply have to go for something ornate then nothing less than this will do. I...

Plain is best, very plain and very white. Maybe even slightly textured (rough finish not silly patterns). If, however you feel adventurous go for a bit of colour.

Probably way too late but IF the angle of the stairs is 45° you'd cut on the 22½ °degree bit on the mitre box.

It's at this point I should perhaps point out that I'm clueless or at least was till last summer about central heating systems - wasn't so much I "hadn't bothered" as completely ignorant. Didn't even know it needed keeping an eye on let alone how to top it up. :oops: I found some really...

Just how much value for money are these? I have a Halsteads Platinum boiler that started having problems last year, the water pressure was low but I managed to top it up, bleed the radiators and it's been fine since...Until last night when my son said the shower was cold. Tried resetting it...

If it's a bedroom that's used regularly I'd just go for an off-white with a few sky blue accessories, if only a spare bedroom go for the blue walls, maybe just keeping one of them white or off-white.

Oh yes there can ! - try several layers of paint and instead of having been put up on plaster or plasterboard it's apparent that the previous owners have used something akin to cardboard for the partition. Many hours later with one square foot of half peeled cardboard exposed it just seemed...