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Thanks people. Looks like the junction I wanted to link from is a lighting ring, so am going to have to rethink my approach. Thanks for everyone who replied, learnt lots from the replies, much appreciated...!

So can I assume this kind of socket with integrated RCD would be appropriate? http://www.screwfix.com/p/nexus-2g-13a-rcd-switched-socket/91095 In which case I'm still unsure as to what kind of cable to use. Cabling will be secured with appropriate cleats.

Hello all, I'd like to extend an outdoor junction box by 10m, terminating in a 2-gang outdoor socket, to run a lawnmower from. Just wondering if this cable is suitable...

No idea how to turn that off, sorry. On the upside I fitted the new Honeywell thermostat, as recommended above, in about 5 minutes flat! Thanks guys!

Thanks everyone, this has really cleared up some questions I had in my head. Went a bit overboard last night wanting to get a WiFi web-based/iPhone accessible one but have decided to go with something a little more sensible, like the Honeywell. Just going to check the wiring then I'll...

As above, got one of these with a basic timer on it and single wall thermostat in the hallway: But finding that it isn't flexible enough for me, would like more on/off/holiday times and I miss my 'boost' button, that would turn the heating on for just an hour. Is there any product I...

Thanks misterhelpful, I don't know why 5cm thickness was fixed in my head, I think I've found a formula: I'm going to use 3/4" x 1 1/8" batons, with 12mm MDF. Total thickness should be around 42mm. They do some 44mm x 12mm which I can use to face, I'm hoping the 2mm difference won't notice...

Morning all I'm building some torsion box shelving for the alcoves around my fireplace. The retarded thing is, I've done this before but I can't for the life of me remember the thickness of MDF/baton I used, it was years ago in an old house. I'm looking on the Wickes site but can't find...

Thanks for the advice gents, I'll look into it. But was always kind of thinking what God said would be the case. Cheers

Hello all Is there any way of exchanging an old-style night latch door lock on a wooden door to a Euro lock? Reason being I'd like to have the lock keyed-alike with another, but the other door is a Euro lock. Just wondered if this is possible?

So I suppose my best option is to replace thermostat with like for like. You've been most helpful gents, thanks very much, really appreciate it.

Hello all Can anyone tell me whether this radiator thermostat is broken or not? Is a bit wobbly as you can see. Am not too fussed if it is - actually want to take the rad off the wall as doing some decorating, how can I make sure the valve doesn't suddenly open (apart from shutting off...

Gah, what a pain. New door and frame it is then, over a tiny piece of plastic! Just a quick bump just in case...

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. A plastic part of a sliding hinge has broken and I haven't got a clue who the manufacturer of the door is. Rather than rip the whole thing out I'd rather just replace the part. You can see the broken bit here, at the bottom of the door. Where that...

Perfect! Thanks crank39 and foxhole, just what I needed to know.

Quick one here. Having the double glazing changed on the front of the house and there was a load of wooden cladding nailed to the wall to cover up (is my only guess) some bad plasterwork. Was done very VERY poorly (even nailed straight over the skirting boards!). I've removed it all but the...

Aaaargh! Wish I knew that before getting it stripped. Will just have to leave it out in the open for a bit longer. Luckily it's under a porch so hopefully it won't fall apart too soon :( Thanks for the tip anyway, much appreciated

Had my front door dipped and stripped about 2 weeks ago and thought with all the dry weather it would be ok to primer as I've been filling bits in here and there. It's an original door, must be about 100 years old. However, after I whacked a quick coat on I had a patch like this: As...

Thanks gents. Checking the frame the construction means that I'm going to have to build it all up with filler. Bah!

I've got a small window pane (about 16cm across) in my original Edwardian front door and the molding's a bit of a state. Anyone know anywhere that has a range of wooden window moldings so I can try to get a decent match? If not can anyone give any tips on how best to repair it? It'll be...