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"Firstly, is this the correct way to install laminate flooring? With a very thin underlay and a plastic sheet?" If the floor is level you can get away with a 'thin' underlay. The plastic sheet is not common, although have seen in used in 1980s Barratts developments. It is unclear why they...

The only way you will find out what is going it is to try to carefully remove one of the laminates. I have a gut feeling you have water trapped from a either water leak either past or present. The plastic is trapping the water. The source of the water may even be a water leak from a flat...

The plastic doors are no good, because the box is damaged around the hinges. I looked at the overboxes, but they look to be too thin. Are they meant for recessed boxes? As I have surface mounted ones. Just wondering may be I can build an enclosure using aqua-panel. A sloping top. Then...

Thank you for your suggestions. I tried Double Glazing Cream cleaner from Screwfix and it works very well. Much better then just the Solvent Cleaner, which I have mixed feelings about (in that one I think you need two cloths). One to apply solvent and another cloth two wipe away the dirt...

Have two surface mounted electric boxes one stacked on top of another. Both doors / hinges are damaged. I am not sure buying just to doors will sold the problem, as the boxes Choices are : 1. Replace both boxes 2. Replace just the doors - if possible? 3. Build an outer box to cover...

It depends on how accessible the taps is? I think I might remove the waste trap to make life easier. Have about 30cm clearance between underside of basin and shelf. I think it is going to be hard to work from the underside... sort of working blind. Any words of wisdom? Can you get to...

I have double glazing with UPVC frame. I do gave a solvent based cleaner which I bought from a double glazing outfit. It is this strong solvent based stuff. It works okay. It seems to work, so so. It cleans stuff off, but I don't get the white shininess of double glazing. Is there any way of...

With regards to back-up you need a multi-pronged strategy. Keeping stuff on a backup hard disk, is not safe, if you have a burglary. Nor if there is a fire. May be an on-line cloud back-up might be interesting. Someone suggested backup on USB. This is a good idea. However, if you...

I have a tree, which is on the edge of my property. The tree trunk is growing diagonally, in such as way the no one can walk on the pavement. I am surprised the council has never written in. People have to walk around the tree. I just want to know the rules and regulations regarding...

Thank you "Burnerman" you gave me inspiration. I looked at double robe hooks and realised that I would use a toilet roll holder. The type, which are open on one side. Just need to find one that looks right! This one from IKEA might just be perfect! :-)...

I've never heard of an expansion tank exploding. The main cylinder can explode if incorrectly installed. These two videos have put me off in the past :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el-ZIMcd0G0 (check out the damage at 1:17m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61uDmQF5I2E The annual...

Thank you for the responses. "which steam mop? so we can find a pic & understand your problem." This mop has a rounded handle :- Holme SM-04 http://direct.asda.com/Holme-SM-04-Steam-Mop/001578071,default,pd.html?cgid=D24M12G01C16S02 So the concept of fixing the hook at 90...

I am no expert. But Excelsior caught my eye. I have posted some questions about it for experts! :-)

I am just wondering about people's opinon of Electric Combi boilers. http://www.euroboilerparts.co.uk/electric-boilers-12kw-90-c.asp The above is a link to a UK seller, but I believe the the product is made by an Italian company Fiamma. I did contact Redring about a couple of years...

I currently have a gravity fed system. There is n't much water pressure for hot shower. I came across Excelsior Cylinder for water heating. They recommended Direct Cylinder. Their brochure claims 'external expansion is not required = cheaper installation' I have the following questions...

Isolate supplies - that part is obvious! Remove old taps - On a pedestal it is straight forward. However, I want to know how to do this on a vanity unit. So I need to remove the basin? Or can I leave the basin in place? There is a shelf in the vanity unit. It does not appear to be on 'pegs', so...

I am looking for a way to hang a Steam Map on to a wall. The handle is rounded, so it can hang on something. The mop head flattens. The only problem is how to hang on to the wall?. I did think of using a heavy duty hook, but the hook faces the wrong way. The hook comes towards me. I need a...

I have a Redring Electric Shower which keeps tripping the RCD if it on a HIGH setting. On MEDIUM or COLD it is working find. But the pump is noisy. A bit like a train chugging. My old Redring shower was about 20 years old when it had to be replaced. But this Active 350 Shower is about 4...

I need to change the taps on a Vanity Basin Unit. But have been told it is a bit of a drama. It seems it is easy to fit / install taps on new installation, but when it comes to changing basin taps after they have been fitted is hard. Can anyone advise how to go about this?

Thx. I found have the Dulux non-drip gloss more thick then the Dulux Liquid professional. But even with that looked too thick to me. Is the Trade one even thinner? Also, what should one use to thin the Gloss paints. Is it 'white spirits' or 'turpentine'?