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Richard, Thanks for your comments. I've typically gone for the flexible powder adhesive over the tub stuff. I think BAL was the manufacturer last time plus it was rapid set and worked a treat - i'm inclined to use the same stuff again. Good advice on using 12mm backerboard and not 6mm...

:D Thanks for that! I've asked Sally and i've even asked Rosie but she doesn't know either. Hopefully some non-Coronation Street character can help me?

Hi, The previous occupiers (or previous previous occupiers) went overboard with telephone sockets and so far, i've found 5 in the lounge, 3 in the main bedroom, 2 in the spare bedroom and 3 in the study. Now, i believe that NTL used to be the supplier of TV and phone but this hasn't been...

Hi John, Thanks for your reply. I probably should have mentioned that i'll be using plywood on the floor anyway as i'm wanting to put some tiles down and the existing floor is just floorboards. This will get sealed properly. What thickness of aquaboard would you recommend? I've used 6mm...

Hi, I'm looking to build a slim false wall in my bathroom to hide pipework for a new shower installation. The wall will also hide a waste pipe from the basin. My question is, what materials should i use to construct this wall? I'm planning on using some 2x2 for the overall frame, but am...

Thanks for all your comments. I did actually think he was a vampire as on the odd occasion do i see him, its during the evening. Conversation would be a very good idea indeed however when our paths cross, he usually turns his back so that he doesn't have to speak or when i do say "hi" then i...

Hi all, What do you folks think to this? I could be barking up the wrong tree but... My next door neighbour always has his curtains and blinds drawn - whether its throwing it down or baking hot, they're never open. No windows open, nothing. Last weekend whilst laying in bed i heard a very...

Hi Bit of an odd question this and probably a stupid one. I'm in the process of replacing most of the radiators in my house as the bleed screw has snapped off most and there seems to be no way of bleeding them without drilling and re-tapping the holes. Most of the valves are bust too but...

Hi Sorry, no i don't have a combi boiler - just a crappy Potterton Suprima 30 which resets regularly... :evil: Thanks for the advice though, however i think i'm just going to go with the replacement of the programmer option. As i don't live at home for most of the week, it'd be my...

Hi I'm currently looking for a 2 channel programmer to replace my Lifestyle LP112. I'm looking for more flexibility in the system, such as programming individual days as opposed to just setting hours of the day. Can anyone recommend any good ones? I've been looking at the Salus EP200 with...

Never thought of that, as its only a really small kitchen that would make some sense :D

Hi Next weekend, my girlfriend and I are going to purchase a kitchen hopefully to be fitted early in the new year (by a fitter - not my choice but there you go) and also get a conservatory done around about the same time. The kitchen has french doors which lead outside at the moment but will...

Hi Quite simply, can you put the Ikea base cabinets with the B&Q doors? They all seem to be the standard sizes but the only concern would be the holes for where the door hinges go and i don't really want to start adding new ones. Has any one had done this before? Not sure if this is the...

Hi It is working, i was just wondering why the red light is always on and that the boiler never seems to fire up (the green light never comes on). When i do a reset, the green light comes on for a split second then disappears forever. The only time the boiler has ever fired up is when i've...

Hi Nope, immersion heater is definitely off. Kev

Hi Hope someone can help with this. I have a Potterton Suprima 30 boiler and the Red light remains permanently on - is this normal? I've checked in the user manual and this light shows "Mains On" which is fair enough (although it never used to do this!) however the boiler never seems to fire...

Hi My house is located near the A580 in Manchester, and its a fairly busy road at all times during the day. The windows are double glazed, however the seals around the edges of the windows look rotten and cracked and also the black seals around the inside of the windows look crushed and...

Hi all Just wondering if anyone can help with this question. Currently in my small bathroom, there is a radiator right next to the toilet which i would like to remove and replace with an 1800mm towel radiator further away from the toilet. The wall on this side of the bathroom is just a...

Hi I'm also in the same situation as the OP and am after a low price kitchen for a small area. I have often been taken in by the B&Q and Homebase display models that are ONLY £XXX thinking that mine would be similar in price but unfortunately this isn't the case. I had a "free design" at a...

No, neither had i to be fair. I never really saw any reason why i shouldn't put the tank in the loft, it might mean opening up the loft hatch a bit but that'd probably get done anyway as i'd like to put a small office up there (eventually). Can't really remember what reason i was given to not...