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Hi, I have a Ryobi One+ 18v cordless drill/driver. I am trying to get my decking up without causing too much damage. Most of the screw heads are buried below the surface. Each deck board has about 10 screws in it and it took me about 30 mins to get one board up, as the bit kept slipping (on...

Thanks Freddys, With regards to rain, I was (still am) considering a Rainwater Harvesting System, which is why I was curious as to the location of the existing rainwater runs. When I say mains, I mean the main surface water pipes which seem to run parallel up the street to the sewerage.(Should...

The surface water doesn't go into the foul. The public sewer map shows two separate routes up the road. There are two heavy duty covers in the road which seem to correlate to their plan.

Well you both made me think more about the practicalities- and the threat of a £200 payment meant that the wife was more co-operative about watching down the manholes while I poured water etc. I'm definitely happier knowing where the rainwater goes, especially as I won't have to dig a...

I appreciate the reason behind the debate you chaps are having. Ideally I'd like to do as much of the work DIY as possible, but there comes a point where lack of equipment or know-how can get in the way or be cost prohibitive. In my case, I have now worked out what the manholes I can see are...

OK DIY effort so far: Key: Blue solid = surface water drains Blue hollow- manholes Green = rainwater into ground Brown = SVP or outside tap /w/m drain Grey= public sewer/surface covers I have established that the 2 access points (indicated by hollow blue) at the side are for...

That's the problem- I can't work out where the rainwater goes (downpipes go straight into the ground). The only manholes around don't seem to carry the sewerage - only the kitchen sink waste.

We are soon to start getting quotes for our extension. I have been trying to plan the build on paper first, so that I know what work I am expecting to be quoted for and give the builder a clear idea of what I want them to do. One of the sketchiest parts so far is the drains and sewers: I...

Thanks Lee, I like the flat threshold on this too. The reason for the thick wall is that it is a continuation of a wall which will be enclosing an enlarged kitchen and family area. Seems silly to spec it down for the sake of a couple of metres.

Well, our plans are in with the council for our double storey wrap-around extension. To the front of the "side" extension, we will be having a storage shed area for bikes and tools etc. This will be single-storey with a pitched roof, set back about 1.5m from the front of the house. The...

If they do, you will struggle to meet the U-values. Have a look online for U-Value calculators. I believe you need to get down to 0.25 these days. The celotex one looks quite good: http://www.celotex.co.uk/Other-Resources/U-value-Calculator

Indeed, my PC is next to a wall...trouble is, my kitchen table won't be next to a wall - as I'd get less people around it and I'd have wasted space in the middle of the kitchen.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think I still prefer the floorbox, but I'm not so sure it will get enough use to warrant the hassle- especially with UFH, insulation considerations in the floor etc. I think in reflection, wireless will be adequate for the table- and I could probably...

and to the OP- no, it doesn't matter which way around A & B go...

with a mop, dear Henry

Yes that too, but "IT" can only go as fast as the slowest link- usually being a poor broadband connection. I was pointing out that in our case, the broadband works fine over ethernet.

Which is ok til the leptop gets old (like one of ours is) and the battery doesn't last for very long. Wireless is ok, but I still never use it for any credit card transactions etc. Streaming video etc. is also pretty poor, even on our 40mb connection. I'd like to give myself the option anyway...

Good point Bernard. I don't envisage things being left plugged in when a meal is being eaten for example. This would be mainly for laptop use for homeworking. Always the possibility of a cup of tea going over, but you could say that about trailing extension lead that people would typically...

Considering my spec for my new kitchen and have been thinking about putting some power and data in the floor, under where the kitchen table will be (not against a wall). The floor will be concrete screed- though I will be getting an electrician in to run cables etc. I am guessing there is no...