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Can anyone recommend a combi boiler to into a standard kitchen cupboard. Some boiler are small, but with the addition of pipework/filling loops etc, need an enlarged cupboard to house the pipework. Cupboard size is 720 high, and 290 deep Any suggestions of a reliable combi that meets...

Been discussing a new rewire, (3 bed house), been suggested to lay out circuits as follows. Do people agree, or should any of the circuits be split (or combined?) or any suggestion from experience? Upstairs Sockets - 12 Double - 32A Upstairs Lights - x5 - 6A Downstairs Sockets - 9 Double...

Im looking to put a wc and small sink in an under stairs cloakroom. When under the stairs, if you face so the stairs are in front of you, there is an old "cold shelf" at the far end. The meter and CU are installed under the cold shelf. Is it acceptable to fit a stud wall from the cold...

Hi, Recently moved, and about to upgrade alarm (new panels sensors etc). Currently house has shocks sensors on all windows and doors downstairs, and door contacts on upstairs doors. All windows are being replaced from wood to upvc, and I have been advised that shock sensors are not...

Hi, I need to retrofit 2 bay window poles (jack support) into a bay window. Can anyone suggest a supplier for these poles. Cheers

Hi, Im looking to fit a replacement combi boiler. I know it is an emotive subject as to what is best!, usually I use Ferroli or Ideal (cheap as chips, but only in properties that I do not keep long term). to I need fit this into a house that I will live in, so looking for something a...

I my experience paint prices tend to vary by customer (and the discount that is negotiated!) I have just been looking at using some Dulux paints, and have been quoted £20 for 5ltr in Glidden Matt (Colours), £20.50 for 2.5ltr of Dulux EcoSure Undercoat, and £15.80 for 1ltr of Dulux Diamond...

Older replacement bay window has cause brickwork above the window to move. How can I get support into this window. Can the existing windows be used, or do they need to be replaced with frame with integral support.

Currently it is solid wall (traditional brick)

Not a problem. House is a renovation project. Will unearth and see what is going on. Clearly need to sort out cause before repairing crack. Can support posts be added to existing windows, or should the windows be replaced with integral support posts. After that, what options are there to...

Yes. There is no sign of movement in the brick base of the downstairs bay, or the downstairs window. Upstairs where the brick between the windows meets the main house wall there is a crack through the wall (moving away) on both sides. (see pic - of vertical crack inside upstairs) The dark...

thanks for your replys. I have posted a couple photos. Not sure if this can be "repaired" - i.e helifix etc, or needs to be removed and rebuilt.

I have a double bay window. I.e Brick Base, with bay window to lounge, brickwork above, and bay window to bedroom. I have noticed that the bay has started to move away from the house. There is no movement in the brick base or downstairs windows, and I suspect that the problem is caused by the...

Having recently converted to waterbased paints for speed to drying/cleaning etc, I still find myself using oil based satinwood. My local supplier does not stock a WB satinwood? Does anyone know if there are any WB satinwood paints. My local supplier only stocks oil based.

Just looking to fit a felt back carpet (Ideal Masterback), for bedroom/landing/stairs but I am not sure what sort of underlay I should be using. Years ago it used to be "waffle", last carpets fitted by united carpets used a "cheap" sheet of black foam (like thick laminate underlay). This...

Hi, I have fitted 3x 50w GU10 lamps into a bathroom. Originally the room was bright, when just the GU10 bulb was hanging from the hole. I have now fitted the chrome/glass shroud and there is a significant reduction in light levels. When fitted to the downlighter, the bulb is approx...

Anyone used Howdens Laminate flooring, usually used Floor2Go Megaloc, but just had a flyer from Howdens? Not sure how it compares?

Hi, I am about to lay a laminate floor in a lounge/hall area. Probably use Floors2Go megaloc (classen) flooring. Previously I have just used the underlay that was supplied with the flooring (i.e thin 1-2 mm white foam from B&Q, or silverbacked 2-3mm from Floor2Go). This time, I am buying...

Hi, I have been given a timber door, and I would like to fit as a new back door. The door is two glass panels on top, and two timber below. The door is 32in wide, where by exiting door is only 30in. Is it Ok to remove 1in from each side? Anything else to look out for?