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Hi We had a shower tray and new shower installed this week. (To replace bath/shower combo) Everything good, except… when bathroom tap drains, there is a distinct gurgling sound from area of waste pipe. The fitter installed separate discharge pipe for shower, so not sure how/why this could...

Hi Edge of bathroom ceiling constantly showing black/mould stains. Have painted over several times but these always quickly return. I’d previously understood it could be poor insulation at the edge of loft resulting in colder surface at that point. It’s a conundrum, as deliberately left a...

Hi All Belated happy New Year. I know it’s that time of the year for loft condensation, particularly around hatch area. We’ve had that before but worried this is more symptomatic of a leak. Photos attached. The “leak” is mainly on one side of the loft where the first felt overlap is. Also a...

Hi A guy who was going to replace our bath with a shower screen doesn’t have a current Gas Safe registration. (Expired 2023) He admitted he hadn’t renewed and added “not needed for bathroom work”. We had other concerns so have said we’d look elsewhere. Just grateful for your views on the Gas...

Morning We had about ten hours of heavy rain during yesterday. When I went to bed, I noticed that water had penetrated and was visible on the upvc supporting section where the roof meets the front windows. (Highlighted in yellow on image attached) I guess it must be getting in further up the...

Hi We’ve been paying BG for Homecare 4. This includes annual service of boiler, CH, plus repairs for plumbing drains and home electrics. They also check gas fire. (Can’t check flue as fire sealed to wall-non compliance report…) The cover also includes repairs to hob, washing machine and...

Morning In a fit of pique (big row with er indoors followed by tins of lager spewing all over kitchen), I threw pair of scissors in disgust. Unfortunately they embedded themselves in kitchen sink. We now have puncture hole and crack a few inches long. This was a Magnet Mocha composite, granite...

Hi My mother-in-law wants a smart meter fitted. (Husband died recently and living on her own etc) She still has the old, gravity fed, system. Would that be compatible with the new meter? Thanks

Hi Hi I followed advice on tinternet in making home made slug trap. (Used the yeast, flour and sugar solution method) The trap attracts many slugs, but they just go in, feed on the mixture and then leave. I can see them going in but none there in the morning. I’ve obviously put too much of...

Hi Had to cut branches of tree which had covered garden swing. (Son now 24, so using it to do push ups etc) I wondered if I’d done irreversible damage to the tree(s)? No idea what they are, but they’ve gradually been spreading out laterally to find the light. Thank you

Hi Need to replace section of bathroom melamine, having had to cut it to get to toilet cistern. The melamine is grey, curved at one end and measures 2.5cm height by 30cm width. It’s approximately 20 years old. Photo attached. What chance do I have of replacing this? Ta

Hi This is our bathroom toilet set up. Cistern is concealed behind tiles and under a wooden ledge. It was installed circa 20 years ago. (Fitter now long retired) We have two issues: 1. Inaccessibility of the cistern. There is no viewing panel to remove etc. Last time we had a plumber up (not...

Hi We have flower bed approx 6ft by 12 ft. (20 cm deep) When I put those dimensions into an online calculator, it spat out 1347 litres. (33*40L bags) That can’t be right, can if? Thanks

Hi Never put one of these up before. Positioning the board against the wall with a spirit level and marking corners is easy bit. However, you then have to ensure screw holes in right place and level. (Also taking slight drop in board when fitted to screw) How would you tackle the job? Thanks...

Hi All We had lounge/dining room fitted professionally with laminate about eight years ago. (Not wood) It’s been great, but now notice an area which is “spongy” when you step on it. Panels also not butting together properly. It’s just a small area but guess it will spread. Not sure we still...

Hi We have a shower over our bath. (Supply provided by combi boiler) We haven’t used bath for 20 years and our now in our 60s, so wish to convert to a discrete shower unit. Any ideas on cost? Thanks

Hi All These hinges are on doors fitted 25 years ago. They both present with the symptom of difficult to lift handle to lock position with doors closed. (Not open) Can you confirm they’re flat hinges and the procedure to resolve. Thanks

Hi We have a few sills where the cover for the end has worked loose. (Glue dried up) Just wondered what species of adhesive I’d need to buy to re-attach? Many thanks

Hi Our house keys were stolen recently. Going to replace locks and can see size is 55/45. Can’t see many with that size at B&Q. (One or two at Toolstation/Screwfix) Doors were replaced a few years ago so wondered why so apparently few and far between? Also, don’t suppose I can replace with a...

Hi We have slight leak from spout of kitchen mixer tap. Checked washer and gland and seem ok. Was going to replace both glands but uncertain as to correct type. The tap was supplied by Magnet and us a Schock Viola BLK 1.5. I note the main variations to B&Q products are spline and 1/4, 1/2...