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HI I am after some advice. I wish to build a false chimney to house my TV and to add a focal point to my ‘boxy’ lounge. I have no problem building the chimney and plaster boarding it. The real help I need is with the fireplace below. I want to put a gel firepit in there. Just like...

Thanks for replying John House is 1900ish,London terrace, underground supply. I will supply a photo of the incoming service head when I pop over at the weekend. Pic to come....

Hi, My elderly father has just had a new boiler installed through Warmfront. Generally all good. He had to update his bonding, no problem, he did this to spec. His old Wylex fuseboard and circuits were tested by the spark. The spark said that his main earth was reading low to non...

Rockwool flexi slab is a friction fit insulation.

Hi, I will be purchasing some walnut engineered flooring soon. It is unfinished. Can someone recommend a hardwearing oil that will enhance the wood, not colour it. I would prefer a matt finish. Also, as the flooring will be here a week before it is laid, would it be better to oil it...

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Hi, I am about to put up a new ceiling at the weekend and would like to know the best screws to use. I am putting res bars straight up on the wooden joists. Then a layer of 15mm soundboard, then another layer of 15mm soundboard. So, what size/type screws do I use putting up the res...

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CU is 17th, fitted about 3 months ago. Looks like the dual back box it is. Cheers guys.

Having looked at my oven installation instructions, it says "Do not connect using a 13amp plug'. Doh! It is a 3.3kw single oven. So, how can this and the hob ignitiion be wired?

What is the best was to connect the gas hob ignition (13amp plug, would imagine 3a fuse) and electric oven (13amp plug). At present there is a flex outlet straight from the cooker switch. Can I change this to a 13amp fused spur and hardwire bother oven and hob to this? It looks like...

I do, to check that bits have been replaced. it is good practice for garages to show you the parts removed and offer them back to you.

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I need to chase into a wall in my flat for another couple of sockets. There is a damp proof course about 1.5 metres high all along the wall. The plaster is a grey/lightish blue colour. I assume this is special DPC plaster, does anyone know what it is called and where I might be able to get...

I used 9 inch hollow concrete blocks, then rendered them. As they are retaining, they needed proper footings to be dug. I have to repaint every year.

If the lease says no wood floor. That's it. Having lived under someone who had a wood floor. It is a f**ing nightmare. Dont try and bend the rules, they are there for a reason. If you need wooden floors, move.

My thoughts were there must be some sort of joint buried. I am going to give the dehumidifier a go for a couple of weeks and hopefully it will dry out. If not, it's out with the kango. Thanks for your thoughts.

Wondering if anyone can offer any advice. Lower ground floor victorian flat. CH pipes buried in concrete floor throughout. Electrical cables buried in concrete. Had a spark round 3 weeks ago to fit a new 17th CU. While final testing he said that the socket circuit was giving low...

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Had a quote to lay 10sqm of 600x600 black polished porcelain (not B&Q BTW). Tiles will have 2 coats of sealer applied before tiler starts. Tiler to supply all other materials. Subfloor is concrete. He came back with £450. Does that sound like a fair price? London based BTW. Thanks