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Thanks @JohnW2 and @terryplumb. This answers my question. @333rocky333 the three switches all work with the Dimmer off. I'm guessing that's a good sign? :LOL:

I doubt anyone will have time to check this out but just in case I've put a diagram with my question in red. Thanks again in adance!

Thanks for input. There are two switches controlling the light and only one is a dimmer. Ideally I'd just have two switches - never use the dimmer anyway! Would changing the dimmer for a normal switch rule out any compatibility issues? Edit: actually, to make things a little more complicated...

Ok so it sounds like the only solutions would be: - New LED compatible dimmer switch, or remove dimmer for normal switch - New light fixtures that take non-LED bulbs with 40W+ bulbs Pretty clear that the first option would be best! Thanks for input.

I just changed two light fixtures and put new bulbs in. They're controllable from a dimmer switch. When I turn them on, they flicker like crazy. I've since figured out that dimmer switches have a min load (usually 40W), but the bulbs are LED and only 6.5W - is this the likely cause of the...

After a bit of Googling I think this is bang on. Seems like about 80-100mm of type 1, then a layer of weed membrane, then sharp sand for the rest would work.

That's a really good article. It says "Spread a layer of 3/8” crushed stone (also called Class 2 Road Base, Decomposed Granite, or Chat) evenly over the area...provided that 3-4 inches of existing landscaping is removed." This assumes I'm digging out an area for the lawn, instead of filling in...

Agree with the suggestions so far: - Reduce the number of programs running at start-up to the absolute bare minimum. Just search 'Startup apps' from your Windows taskbar. - Ditch AVG. It's overkill and bloated. Windows 10's own protection paired with regular Malwarebytes scans and common sense...

I've got a 4" deep timber frame on top of paving slabs ready to fill in before the artificial grass arrives. The area is 4m x 5.5m. I have a couple of questions: - Should I remove some or all of the paving slabs before filling the frame in? Is there any benefit/harm to keeping the slabs? - What...

They were not soaking, but far from dry. Slightly wet to the touch I'd say. It seems like they're a bit swollen up as they're about 148/149mm wide on average instead of 144mm as advertised. Would be quite handy if the nails did come loose now to be fair :LOL: I'm getting help to do the job so...

Thanks for tips. They're sticking out a few mil, but in between the grooves of the decking boards*, so a thin puller might be best as I can't get crowbar/wrecking bar/hammer etc in there. * Yes, the decking boards were also put on the wrong way up :LOL:

Haha, yeah absolutely gutted. I'm more on the creative side than the handy side. When I do a new project myself I research every part to make sure it's bang on, but in this case I thought I was getting semi-expert help - seems I was wrong! Also, turns out the boards are up the wrong way too...

So I tried lifting one board with a wrecking bar. Came up super easy!....leaving the nail behind. The nails were hammered in by hand, and there's still a good head poking out on most of them. I think I'll have a go at pulling one or two to see if they'll budge. Just need to buy a tool for that...

This is a nice idea too - thanks, I'll consider that.

Thanks for the circular saw tip. I'm far too scared and shaky-handed to give that a try, I'm afraid :LOL: I'd rather cut the ring nails with a multi-tool once the board has ripped off I think. I'd consider getting a joiner to do this for me though. I'll look into that if I'm having no joy...

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try - good tip on using a board to lever against. I was going to lever against the joist but I'm guessing that's maybe a very bad idea? Any chance a car jack under the board while standing on the joist would work? :LOL: I would have used screws personally for...

I know this is bad. Really bad. I'm a grade-A idiot. Hopefully the worst DIY mistake I ever make. I just got done laying 6m x 4.8m of decking onto joists without leaving gaps between. I put three nails in each board - one either side and one in the middle. The nails are ring shank, I think. I...