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I have recently bought a semi basement flat. The two walls that are below ground level were tanked a couple of weeks ago by the management company. I also asked them to check for rising damp on the other walls which they did not do. I called a company who came and inspected the walls using...

Thanks for the reply. Its actually a little bigger than I thought maybe 5mm by 3mm and you can see the chipboard under so about 1mm deep. So I dont think just painting will work unless I fill it first, any ideas what I could use to fill it with? Thanks Again Andrea

Hi Is there any way to repair a chip in a laminate worktop? I have a black laminate worktop and on the join a chip has suddenly appeared about 3mmx 2mm. I really dont want to have to replace the worktops as they are only 2 years old. thanks Andrea

Hello all, I am trying to find a bathroom extractor fan in chrome/ chrome effect. My electrician told me to buy a 150mm one, but I can only find these in white. I can find 100mm low profile extractor fans in chrome, are these only for kitchens or are they suitable for bathrooms too...

Thanks for replying. Do you think the cast downlights are worth the extra cost? Thanks Andrea

Hi all Can anyone please explain the difference between Mains Voltage CAST Downlights (£3.58 each inc VAT) and Mains Voltage PRESSED Downlights (£1.24 each inc VAT) from Toolstation besides the price! Thanks Andrea

It seems to have been asked a couple of times with no replys. Can stained grout be cleaned to look as good as new? Or is it a case of raking it all out and regrouting? Thanks Andrea

Hi I have bought a ground floor flat (building is 4 story) I currently have a separate living area and kitchen currently and would like to make the space more open plan to feel more spacious. I want to make sort of a large serving hatch in the wall. The wall is 4.5mtres wide and...

That was my next question! Would it be easier to do this instead of all the chasing. Thanks for replying Andrea

Than it takes to chase brick walls

Will it take a lot more time to do?

I have just bought a ground floor flat and the wall and floors are solid concrete. Does anyone know what will be the best thing to use to chase out the walls and ceiling for a rewire? The electrician wants me to have surface mounted but I really dont want it. There is no access available...

Hi, Can anyone help? Is there a minimum size a bedroom legally has to be? I have just purchased a studio flat and I want to move the kitchen into the living room and make the kitchen into a bedroom. It measures 6ft x 15ft. Do I need building regulations or any other approval to do...

Hi there I want to buy a flat and move the kitchen into the living room to use the kitchen as a bedroom. Does the new sink have to be near an outside wall? If they do how close? If it does then what happens when the pipe gets outside if there is no drain near? Thanks Andrea

Thanks for the reply The boiler is a Worcester 24i RSF Andrea

I have no idea of whether it is a condesing boiler or not??? I will ask husband or I will check the instructions and post the make and model. Does anyone have any idea of what the problem with my heating may be? The pilot light only comes on when the hot tap is running as soon as th hot...

Oh yes I forgot to add it has been working for me fine for the past month until today, so i doubt it has anything to do with the removal or installation would it? Thanks

The boiler was removed from my mums house as it was being compulsory purchased by the council for demolition. It was bought 3 yrs ago and was in perfect working order no problems at all, if she had i would not have bothered paying a corgi registered plumber/ gas fitter to remove it and...

When the 'heating is turned on' it doesnt come on. The water is warming up though Just no heating, none of the radiators are heating up not even a little bit they are all freezing! Thanks

Please help advice needed I have had a Worcester Combi Boiler recently fitted that is a couple of years old. Everything was working fine for a few weeks until yesterday. I tried to put on the central heating and it wouldnt come on, the red light was lit up so the boiler as switched on, I...