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Yes, the manhole cover lies on my property...sadly :(

HI Could somebody please tell me where I can get a replacement inspection cover, as the one at the side alleyway of my house is broken. I have tried looking everywhere, but have not yet found anybody that sells the one I want. The broken cast iron inspectio[n cover has the following info...

I wish to install laminate flooring to my staircase, and am tring to figure out how I should tackle this project. It seems that there are several tricky areas that I am unsure of, and appreciate any advice in overcoming them...these are: 1. Stair spindles: Should I wrap each spindle with 2...

I am getting a combi boiler system installed and am wondering whether it is worth getting a "salt" water softener system instead of the cheaper electric/magnetic products? If the "salt" version is signifcantly better, which type should I go for, metered or timed? Also, how do these work...

OK...thanks for all the input. I shall commence with the plumbing up to the boiler, leaving the final connections, gas supply, flu installation and power flushing to the Corgi. At least this way I would save myself £1200 that I otherwise would have expected to pay for the plumbing. many...

I am in the middle of changing all my radiators and refitting my bathroom by myself, but have also now decided that I also want to change my conventional vented system to a combi boiler version. As I am already replumbing the water and c/h system, am I permitted to carry out the necessary...

I want to paint my newly installed 30mins firecheck doors, what are the requirements for which paint to use in order to comply with BS 476? Do I need to paint it with fire resistant paint, or can I still use solvent paint? I presume that water based paint should be acceptable.

I need to install a 30 mins internal fire check door with a new frame, and am wondering what the minimum doorstop size needs to be in the frame. I have purchased a ready made frame which has 13mm doorstop, and I am planning to router the frame to fit the intumescent fire/smoke strips. Do I...

I had the same problem with my 2 way Master/Slave installation. I wired the two switches as on the instruction sheet, but both switches would not work. Although the master switch functioned ok on its own (1 way) , it did not work in a 2way setup. So I tried using another Master switch and...

Hi I want to install engineered wood flooring in my newly developed flat which has electric underfloor heating, and I am wondering whether I need any underlay or insulation beneath the wood flooring? As it is right, there is a layer of 5-6mm mdf boards on top of the electric underfloor...

Thank you Comms..... one further question........do I also need a RCD for this lighting?

I am planning to install a set of lights on the concrete ceiling of my balcony. Which type of conduit do I need to use in order to comply with regulations? Will PVC be sufficient? many thanks in advance.

Could sombody tell me whether I need to have double glazing for my replacement sash window? I had been told that it must be double glazed to conform to Building Regulations Document 'L'. many thanks in advance

Thanks Jasonb I will seal the tiles prior to tiling. I was worried that the sealer may hamper the adhesiveness of the tile to the wall. I hope the local ToppsTiles to see if they have the adhesive that you mentioned.

Hi Could somebody please tell me when I should seal the limestone mosaic tiles (white) which I am planning to use as part of my kitchen wall? Do I seal them before tiling onto the wall, just before grouting or after grouting? many thanks in advance.

Thanks Thermo I have seen numerous places (like hotel foyers) where they have marble or granite floor tiles where there does not seem to have any grout between the tiles. Do they still have a certain amount of grout in between the tiles?

I wish to install solid wood flooring to my upper floor bedrooms and want to minimise any noise due to walking and other activities. I have been advised that if I install it using nail-down method, any sound insulation material would be wasted since the nails would transfer noise to the wood...

I am planning to install granite floor tiles in my kitchen, should I use a bed of mortar or ceramic tile adhesive? One half of my kitchen is part of an extension, and has a chip-board subfloor which is quite stable, the other half which is the original kitchen has a screed subfloor. Also...

Hi I have just about nearing the completion in fittin g my new kitchen. All that is left is the installation of the solid beech worktop and the sink. The part that I am not sure about is how to cut and join the two pieces of solid woods together at the 90 degree corner. I had planned to...

I have decided to access the space from the upper flooring since there appears to be several joists that needs drilling between the lights - and the need to cut several access holes in order to do so. Thanks plugwash for the advice in where to make the holes. Is it the case that my house...