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Bathroom ceiling is severely peeling, cracking and mouldy in places I want to repair once and for all but have a few queries 1. Is it advisable to scrape ALL of the old paint, even if it's sound? or is this a waste of time? 2. After scraping, the plan is to use electric sander to flatten any...

Yes mate, we got a few issues.. Looking forward to dealing with the jobs :mrgreen: Great. So either mortar or CT1. Thanks Madrab

Noticed a tiny gap, where the pan connector and soil waste join. While plunging, water backs up onto the floor in this area. Could anyone advise on the best material to seal this gap please? Concrete floor, area is dusty with construction debris and it's damp.

Thanks for the help and advice guys

Whatever you do, stay away from Hotpiint washing machines. Absolute rubbish.

Thanks. Unfortunately, too many bits have broken off/gone missing to attach it back. That was my only concern.. The builder just sticking any brick in there that isn't a close match and new mortar sticking out like a sore thumb.. But then again the impact damage looks terrible and the now...

There's a brick wall which separates our neighbours side from my side to enter our respective properties. Neighbours builder decided to bash their metal mixing paddle on the top of the wall and they've damaged the top of the soldier brick. Besides the damage the wall is in great condition ie...

Got the job sorted Got to give credit to this video Popped the cap off the fill valve, replaced the washer with a new one and flush the fill valve as per the video and Bob's your Aunty :mrgreen: Just fortunate i picked up the fill valve and flush valve combination for a few quid more from...

Did all of the above and water from fill valve keeps flowing into the over flow pipe and then it gushes into the pan. When the water gets to the top dof the overflow, water start spouting out the top of the fill valve What could the issue be?

@HERTS P&D Many thanks Andy. Will do the above and hopefully that's that.

Modern toilet Water is filling into overflow and running into toilet pan The water is gushing Opened cistern and noticed that the bottom plastic part of fill valve (marked) appears to have separated from the top part What do i need to do to sort this?

Firstly, I do not mean to offend or disrespect anyone or the Electrical trade. With that being said, in 2025, what is the easiest/quickest way to become a fully qualified spark? I'm comfortable with virtually all aspects of domestic electrical work (minus the testing) and I find electrics fun...

No comments about OP's username? Steve Naive Or was it low hanging fruit? :mrgreen:

Generally speaking, are flexi tails that come with a new kitchen taps any good? Or do professional plumbers bin these and use a branded type? I want to do the job once and not have to worry for at least 2 years.

Thanks for input guys. I need to stop blowing out bricks and can't keep using the excuse that 'it's covered, nobody will see it or care' RCD protection is a must and protect the cable

Youtube Short Outdoor Socket Install After opinions from Professional Sparks If you were fitting this outdoor socket, what would you do different (if anything) and why? If the job doesn't need improving/ perfectly satisfactory, please say too.

Thanks @oldbuffer

That's easy work! Mix vinegar and water.. Spray, leave a couple minutes and wash away. Source: I have black fittings in my bathroom Anyone have any opinions on the taps above? (besides the colour) :mrgreen:

Vaillant >> Had mine since 2014, never serviced once and hasn't skipped a beat

We need to replace our existing kitchen mixer tap and the price of these seemed good (especially for a black one) However, i am not a tap specialist and wanted advice on whether the two below are 'good, quality' taps? They would be fitted to a ceramic sink...