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Wow, that one seems too good to be true! Not much more money yet extracts more but quieter and uses less electricity! What's going on? Thanks very much, I'll try to see if I can fit a 150mm one instead or expand the hole somehow if need be. Seems like it'll be worth it.

Thanks very much for your help, really appreciate it. Hopefully the photos will help. Looks like there's no duct inside the hole. On the outside it's a clay airbrick so no flaps. The dimensions are (w)1.96m x (l)1.7m x (h)2.3m. There is a double glazed window that can open. During the summer...

I already have a vent above the bath that seems to be the correct size for an electric extractor fan but need to check. I'm looking at extractors on websites such as Screwfix but I've realised I don't know which one I should get because it seems there are some features that I may not realise...

Thanks for all your help and advice, I feel a wee bit wiser now especially with names of brackets. I sense hope when attaching the right bracket to the wall BUT it's attaching the awning to the bracket that's now the sticking point. It seems I can't buy something off the shelf but have to find...

I want to put up a 5 metre awning across my house. The problem is there is a downpipe in the middle that is preventing me from attaching it directly to the wall. There is a company that sells brackets for this problem but they're about £150 each and I'll need three. There's no way I'm going to...

Thanks for all your advice, I'm now a bit wiser!

Thanks for your reply. Well, this is why I'm asking. If there's something I haven't considered because of my inexperience then I'd appreciate it if it could be explained to me rather than 'see what I mean' to avoid any mistakes! Thanks again.

Let's say I only need to glue the skirting to the walls and I've already cut the skirting to fit. Wouldn't it be easier to just paint everything first before attaching to the walls, so there's no need to worry about getting paint on the floors and walls etc? I understand caulking needs to be...

Thanks, I see the Everbuild one does actually advertise 10 seconds which would be perfect! Spraying the edge will require three hands unfortunately! Maybe if I give it a very light spray it'll give me some more time? Maybe I'm already using too much? Failing that, I may give Everbuild a go...

I've use Mitre Bond before and can't think of anything better that simply sticks so well and quickly. The problem for me is that it sticks too quickly! I need a few more seconds to align the pieces together. Is there a way of slowing down the adhesion rate such as either not using the...

Can you please recommend the best filler and/or method to fill in fairly deep holes and cracks in a solid wall? One of the holes is facing the ground so I'm hoping it won't pull away from the brick. Will I need two types of filler, one for the hole and one for finishing? Will I have to make...

Thanks, I did try it! Unfortunately it didn't make much difference. I think it's not just the adhesive that's an issue but the type of cellophane that the adhesive is stuck onto as well. I did try nail varnish remover in the end. That has made the biggest difference so far. Does anyone think...

I've used the IKEA pleated stick-on blinds on a few of my double-glazed windows. They've been on for over a year! I've finally taken them off but the double-sided tape that came with the blinds are still well and truly stuck on the frames. I've tried soap & water, WD40 and methylated spirit...

I'm using the same laminate for my house so it matches and I've already got the packs as they've been sitting in my loft for a few years! 10mm expansion gap? Is that at both ends? Didn't realise they should be that big but as you've said, since it's a porch, I can see why. I think if it...

I'm using the same laminate I've used for the house to match. I think it's moisture resistant since you can use it in the kitchen. I thought using silicone sealant would contract while the laminate expands but now realise that won't be so, therefore, edging it is. I've got No Nails so I'll give...

I'm going to put new laminate flooring down in my porch. Can I use silicone sealant instead of PVC edging? I'm not sure how easy it will be to stick the edging to brickwork and it will also be a bit fiddly attaching it to parts of the uPVC porch since there are some slight protrusions in the...

I'm going to put new laminate flooring down in my porch. As you can see with the current flooring, there is just a very small gap left for the last row. I'm wondering if it's better to trim the first row so that the first and last row are equal size. Obviously more trimming to do but using...

Thanks, I was wondering if I should get a second-hand acrow, 4x2 much better hasslewise! Is there another name for a tray lintel? When I Google it, I just get cavity ones. Is it just a L-shaped lintel or a flat one?

Actually, I don't know if this is feasible but could I put the concrete lintel where the door frame is instead? I'd only have to remove a brick on each side and then patch up the above. As stated already, I'm planning to replace the door and frame anyway.

Much obliged Sir.