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Hi Guys, Looking for some advice on routing wiring/leads for a TV on a solid wall installation (see image). I will be chasing the walls and using conduit. The reason I cannot fit a media wall is due to the location of the radiator (and also I don't particularly want such a feature). Red =...

Hi guys, I have a single ceiling light in the attic which I believe to be the end of the loop? If I wanted to add another light in the attic, how can I take a feed from this rose? With basic understanding of electrics I gather that the rose has a live, neutral and earth coming from the...

Hey guys, Two ceiling roses are wired as per picture. If replacing them with a ceiling light can someone explain to me how I can do this using Wago connectors? At my disposal I have 3-way connectors but can nip to Screwfix if need others. Thanks.

Hi all, I have feeling that the lifting at this mitre joint on a laminate worktop is due to excessive strain from the bolts below as opposed to be blown from water exposure. But that is only my opinion and I'd like the thoughts of you experts. If I am right in that the bolts are too tight...

I am trying to top up a central heating system having taken a radiator off for painting. However, the black handled won't turn. I have applied enough pressure to it and it still wouldn't budge and I'm afraid of applying further pressure and maybe breaking it. Any ideas what's going on and how I...

Hi guys, In the process of installing a shower tray and the floor needs levelled where the tray will be going but as the floor is divided by the waste flow that needs to stay, how do I make sure both sides are level with each other? All ideas welcome. Thanks.

It's the curved bit at the top of the wall that concerns me for cutting the panels and also the installation on the edge strip due to the curve. Any ideas?

Hi guys, (Also posted in Plumbing section) Downstairs wet room with a 1300x820 wet room tray installed. The floor I lifted was a wet room vinyl floor but because of the design of the vinyl (curved at edges where it came up the wall) I decided to lift it. But now I am unsure what to do next...

Hi guys, Downstairs wet room with a 1300x820 wet room tray installed. The floor I lifted was a wet room vinyl floor but because of the design of the vinyl (curved at edges where it came up the wall) I decided to lift it. But now I am unsure what to do next! Given that there is a bit of a...

Hey all, Decided to sand and paint my external doors and would like to remove one at a time to do this. Any idea how I can release the door from these hinges?

Hi all, Almost finished the re-plumbing of my wet room that I have planned to have tiled in the new year but I have one job left that I'd like to tackle before Santa comes. I need to drain the central heating system and once again require some advice. I assume the drain-off valve is that in...

I had to dig up a bit around this radiator pipe to move it and now I want to cover it up again. There was a top layer of screed which I am not concerned about here as it’ll be tiling but the concrete was relatively easy to get out. I’d like to fill it with something similar in case I have an...

Hey all, Can someone explain this set up to me? The way I see it is that the central heating pipes are 10mm PVC run inside a black flexible sleeve underground. Then as they come up to go into the radiators they are fixed into a 90º bracket of sorts then a 15mm sleeve clips into that and covers...

Can anyone advise me on what to look for in a toilet for this waste pipe? I know I will need one with the cistern offset from the bowl but is there a certain type/measurement I need to look for? PS: I have fitted a a straight pan connector in this image.

Hi guys, I've decided to replace my old EPH T27 dual zone (water and heating) programmer for a Hive receiver and would appreciate help with the wiring. I have attached 3 images, 2 showing the current wiring of the T27 and what was noted on the casing and the 3rd is the new Hive receiver...

Hi guys, Question for you experts out there. I am seeking to trace this wall to bury the pipes for a shower but have hit a snag. The picture I uploaded shows the centre line (red) and green lines show roughly where the pipes need to come down. The left pipe however can't come over anymore...

Hu guys, I want to vent a portable air con unit out through a cavity wall. The flexi hose from the AC is just under 6" in diameter. I am therefore assuming a 6" core bit is required? What about going through the wall, would I require a pipe to extend out to the vent? Thanks in advance for any...

Hey all, Looking for some advice regarding removing mortar residue from paving. It was a novice mistake as I'd never laid paving before and having done a reasonable job I then screwed things up with the grouting and failed to wash away the residue. I then tried power hosing and scrubbing each...

Hi guys, I want to double-slot this fence for privacy. Is there something used to keep the gaps between the slots consistent and what length of nails would I need? Thanks.

Hey guys, I am replacing a standard radiator for a towel rail and have hit a snag. The towel rail is 600mm wide but the pipework is 700mm wide. The radiator that came off was also 600mm wide but because it used angled valves they have taken up the additional 10mm. In the picture that I have...