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Hi Guys, I wonder if anyone has any opinions on what would be a good varnish/sealant to use to treat a cork bathroom floor?

Thanks for that! - would you recommend a liquid or non-drip gloss?

Hi All, I'm about to start painting some exterior woodwork (mainly window frames) and although I've done plenty of interior decorating I've never painted outside before and wondered if anyone had any recommendations as to what brand/type of paint I should be using? All suggestions...

Certainly, - this is the only place I can find that seems to stock them: http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/WYMTS8slash1.html

Hi All, I hope someone might be able to give me their opinion about the following. A few months ago I installed a new loft hatch, the visible surface of the trapdoor is coated with a matt textured "plasticy" coating, which, on the packaging was described as "paintable". I would ideally...

Hi Guys, Many thanks for the advice, - given that I don't fully understand the replys (I was unaware that it would be possible to supply this sort of transformer from another circuit breaker in the CU - I thought that all units within the CU would connect directly to the busbar) I think this...

Hi All, I would like to install a doorbell transformer in my consumer unit to power a door chime. I've never taken the front of a CU before, and would like some advice as to whether this is a viable plan for a DIYer. As I understand it, what I would need to do is: Disable the power to...

Hi Guys, I'm not 100% sure that this is in the right section, but it seems like the nearest for my query. I live in a traditional row of terraced houses, and at the rear of the back yard is a row of terraced outbuildings (back to back with the outbuildings at the rear of the houses on the...

Ok, solved it now! Securespark was right, it was a wire snapped inside the sheath about an inch from the switch terminal. The problem was that the gap between the wires only opened up when the faceplate was screwed in, so I never spotted it when I tested continuity with the faceplate off...

Ok, have followed the advice given so far, after removing the 3 core & earth the circuit works fine 1 way. I have continuity tested the 3 core and earth and it seems fine. However, after reassembly the problem persists that both switches need to be on for the lights to work. Any further ideas?

Great idea! - have just dug out my multimeter and will test continuity as you suggest tomorrow, - thanks for the help :-)

I'm sure I haven't reconnected the switch incorrectly, - I drew a diagram of the connections before I started and everything is wired the same way now. None of the wires joining the downstairs switch appear to be loose, or snapped near to the switch. I take it if a wire was snapped somewhere in...

Hi, I would appreciate your ideas about the following problem. Last week I had an electrician round to rewire most of the upstairs lighting loop in my house. Everything looked good and appeared to work well afterwards. My hallway/landing is on a 2 way circuit with a light and switch at the top...

Hi, I have recently moved to a new house, and due to the lack of space in the house I wish to use the old wash house/ shed in the yard as a utility room, containing a washing machine. Initially I was going to cut a channel through the concrete yard so that I could sink a 40mm waste pipe...

Thanks guys :-) That's reassuring, the plumber has been round now and (for the first time ever!) he didn't suggest a new boiler either, so hopefully all is well.

Hi Guys, Thanks in advance for any help you can offer! I have recently moved to a new house, which has a Vaillant turbomax pro 24e installed. Could anyone tell me what they think of this boiler? Should it be able to supply 6 radiators, and provide a reasonable flow of domestic hot water...

Ace! - just what I wanted to hear :) - again, thanks for all the advice!

Many thanks for your reply - I'm starting to think that I've just chosen an unsuitable type of trap. I bought the trap shown in the attached photo, but the problem is that the distance between the uppermost part of the trap body, and the uppermost part of the screw-in ring which seals the 40mm...

Hi, Many thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction with this query! I'm currently trying to fit a shower tray, and have encountered a problem, - My plan is to lay the tray onto a layer of mortar straight on top of the existing floorboards, and use a shower trap which can be...

Guys, - thanks for all your words of wisdom, - I've decided to bite the bullet and pay to get a sparky in to do the work - it's probably the best way for me to remain safe and sane!