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Next week I want to fit some garden lights approx 25m away from my consumer unit What size SWA cable do I need? Is 1.5mm, 3 core suitable? In a few years I would like to build a garden shed with power (sockets). Can I use 2.5mm 3 core cable?

Is this two part latex levelling compound suitable? It does say that it can be used on timber. But just concerned that it may only be recommended on tiles as opposed to laminate. Or does it not make a difference?

I laid 6mm ply on top of timber floorboard in order to try get it level. However I still have some areas that dip/ uneven What can I do now in order to get the floor level before laying the underlay/ laminate?

I want outdoor lighting. The nearest electrical item is my bathroom extractor fan. Can I get power to the outdoor lighting by connecting 1mm cable to the line and neutral terminals in the extractor fan? I would also like a switch. What would be the ideal way of wiring this?

Oil based paints are the preference. The stairs will have no stair runner. It will be 100% painted black. I hadn't even thought of using some oil such as Osmo. Is this something that I will have to frequently apply? If so, I will not use this product. I am looking to do the job, then have...

New pine staircase is bare I would like to paint the entire thing black (e.g. with Dulux Trade Satinwood) To get a long lasting/ non flaking finish do I need to use both a primer and undercoat? If so, what primer and undercoat is recommended?

Yes, I have caulked and foamed all around the stud wall to seal the gaps. I have also used db plasterboard on one face of the stud. The other side has regular plasterboard. Rockwool recommended either dB board or using 2x12.5mm standard plasterboard. Thanks for the help.

According to Rockwool you are wrong. Squishing insulation makes it less effective I believe that the rationale they gave was that sound insulation stops the movement of air and thus sound. By squishing the insulation, this allows air to pass through easier, thus lowering its performance. In...

Thanks guys Regarding thickness, can I get away with using 50mm or should I pay the extra and go for the 70mm? They are going between 4 x 2 (97mm x 47mm) studs I have three stud wall I. One stud wall between main front door and a bedroom II. One stud wall between bedroom and bathroom III...

Yes, I purchased two GZL windows from Sunlux and I am very happy with them. I also purchased one GGL model from somewhere else (as Sunlux did not have the size I required). If I am honest, I prefer the GZL. The GZL and GGL look virtually identical (from outside). However, the the opening for...

Built a stud wall using some 4x2 (97mm x 47mm). The studs are 400mm apart I have been informed that I need to leave a little gap between the plasterboard and Rockwool for it to be effective So I wanted to use 70mm thick (as opposed to squishing 100mm between the studs However the Rockwool...

What a legend! I could kiss you :D:D Many thanks.

Flexi tail split open causing a leak. Can anyone advise on the exact parts I need, in order to replace the existing Flexi? The sheer number of Flexis has made me a little confused. Also is it recommended that I change anything else while I am down there?

Many thanks @JobAndKnock. That top advice.

Apologies for the way that came across. I am aware that @JobAndKnock knows his onions, so did not intend to look down on the advice given As you have already noticed, I am keen to stop the sound travelling but at a low price :D I will ignore the chipboard idea, as it is an inferior product as...

Probably my fault for not specifically mentioning.. But I don't want any/ excessive sounds from the 1st floor being heard downstairs and vice versa... So it could be a conversation, footsteps, music, impact noise etc Brilliant - I will definately use foam to seal any gaps, particularly at...

The rooms in question are three bedrooms, a bathroom and landing The bathroom will be tiled The bedrooms will either have a carpet or LVTfinish The floor isn't too bad, however there are many gaps. My priority is to have a sound proof/dampened floor. The last thing I want is footsteps...

My floorboard (not tongue and groove) has many gap from being lifted many times over the years With all the gaps, sound from above travels/ can be heard downstairs.. Which I do not want In this scenario, should I just overboard the existing floorboard? If so, with what material? or should I...

:D @ the sparkies coming from the electrical forum to slate that wiring job..

Imo Chimneys are useless and a waste of space in a modern efficient home. Recently removed mine during a refurb. Ours was not shared. If mine was shared, I'd keep the stack, get a builder to support the chimney in the loft, then remove the chimney breast. It can be dusty, dirty work. We had...