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I don't think I'll be able to go down the MDF route for the shadowgap ceiling (I plan on using halogen downlights, though fire rated ones I'm not too keen on putting them in MDF). What if I used the manufactured edge of the plasterboard (i.e. non cut) all the way along the hall (it's only...

Fantastic - I think I understand techniques you are describing (although I'm no joiner...so it's a bit of a learning curve - please bear with me regarding the following queries!). First Ceiling: When you say drops - do you mean short baton's (at an approx length at this stage as per your...

I should've added that I don't currently have any ceilings downstairs (in any rooms), which makes it easier to attach to joists!

Hi all, Currently going through a bit of a refurb and employing a few techniques designs I've never before attempted. A couple of these are drop down ceilings/floating walls. There's a couple of pics below for another couple of types of design I want to create. One is the partial drop...

Glad I'm not the only one :) As I say, interesting learning curve and worth the electricians fee alone. Yes - slightly facetious on the water thing...it was the strongest bet. I think the fact that the boiler seemed to have a leek but then the boiler circuit was working fine, put me off the...

I know water...who would've thunked it eh?! I was convinced that the culprit would be that dodgy iPod charger of my daughters...I was also convinced that I'd checked every single power socket in the house. Still, considering the damp floorboards underneath the bath, it was probably a...

Hi all, Not had chance to update thread. I had an electrician we know pop round that evening (he's on a project, but found the time to check it over that night). Testing the wiring he managed to isolate where the problem lay to a small area in the kitchen/bathroom above - possibly an old...

With my mains sockets going down today (RCD tripped due to fault) and a fridge freezer absolutely choc full of food, I can fully appreciate a seperate freezer circuit...

Hi - not noticed anything untoward re nipped insulation yet, but will check thoroughly again. There was a leak in the overflow in the bath (just a little damp underneath, but there are no mains close by - fixed the leak this morning. I was convinced it was the plug that had scorched, but havIng...

No immersion heater, just combi boiler on its own circuit/mcb.

Hi folks - thanks for the replies. There is another outdoor light on the back of the house (security sensor) - this is connected to the mains via an ordinary plug. Another possibility perhaps. Will check this socket as I'm checking all the others (quite old wiring do not that many sockets) -...

There are two sockets, two flori lights and a garage lamp on the outside - given it's state, entirely possible damp has affected the circuit. However, the garage circuit is working fine (I'm having to use the socket in there to extend to the fridge freezer in the kitchen - at least we have a...

Yes, it has been a little wet of late :) Garage feed - possible this could get damp (garage is on it's last legs but will be coming down in time. Outdoor light attached to garage also. The garage feed and boiler are both on separate circuits (with own mcb) and both of these are ok. Just...

Checking each socket - two so far seem ok - if it's a faulty socket/switch (feasible?) would it be a case of wiring a new one to each point (using same one) and eliminating that solution? Initially thought it was a cheap fleabay iPod charger my daughter was using - seems to get 'stuck' within...

Thanks Chris - yes unplugged every device, but it still trips (doesn't stay on). Will check the sockets for issues now. Cheers.

Hi, The mains went off this morning whilst my kids were having breakfast (and watching the tweenies). Thought one of the mcb's had tripped, but it turned out the RCD had switched off. Isolating the problem, it only affects the mains sockets - with the sockets mcb off, the RCD will happily...

Sorry to dreg this post up from the recent past...but just an update. I've taken a bit of the pvc covering off the ledge, and it looks like the orginal sills are in place. I'm happy pulling the rest of the PVC off (it looks at best grim) and then taking the sills out - guaranteed quite a bit...

Hi all. We've just had a good dozen trees removed by local tree surgeons to the side of the semi-detached house we've recently moved in to. The majority were to the size of the house (30 odd foot sycamore, ash) whilst 4/5 were at the back of the property. Behind the boundary fence is a...

That's a fine idea. I'll purchase a fair amount of that polyphene sheeting. The only tricky bit is the front and back panel - this is the thinner, straight material and is nailed into the roof frame in the garage. I may cut the wood it is attached to inside (if I can do that) and leave it...

Yes - a bin liner (the 50 litre ones) would probably cover about half so I would have to get two per panel, unless I can order larger ones (not at that stage yet). I've shown a few pics of the roof at the local refuge depot and they were pretty sure it was the 'less dangerous' abestos. They...