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    How do I cap 15mm tap connectors? Why such a low flow rate?

    Thanks. They are both on the same floor and pictured below. The first pic is that of the family tap which has a decent flow rate. The second is that of the en-suite tap which as a low flow rate. I wish to replace the latter with a entire new basin and tap. What can I do to ensure a better flow...
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    Does this gate valve need replacing?

    Hi, I'd like to know whether I need to replace the orange domestic hot water gate valve picture below. It spins aimlessly when I try to close it and seems to be stuck in the open position. This is a problem as I'd like to replace a washroom basin. Does the whole valve need replacing or is it...
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    How do I cap 15mm tap connectors? Why such a low flow rate?

    Hi, as can be seen in the pic below, I've got a bathroom basin and I'd like to replace it with a vanity unit. While I'm carrying out the work, what do I use to plug the 15mm flexible tap connectors? The other question I have regards flow rate. The basin pictured is that of our ensuite...
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    how do I finish off the fitting of plasterboard under stairs

    Hi, as can be seen in the pic below, I have removed a large section of the pasterboard under our staircase in the downstairs cupboard to mend a creaking staircase. It's now time to make it good again and I am wondering what to do after I nail sections of platerboard to the battens. I will...
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    help with creaking stairs and gaps

    Thanks but I actually need to access almost every step as they almost all make creaking noise. I'd like to know how to remove all of the plasterboard and how to replace it after the work has been carried out on the stairs. What is the plasterboard normally fastened to? It looks like some 40 X 40...
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    help with creaking stairs and gaps

    Regarding the creaking of the stairs: Thanks for the reply. It looks like the only way to solve the creaking problem on these stairs is by working from below. As you can see from the pic below, there is a sheet of plasterboard that blocks access to this area. I've holesawed a 10cm hole to...
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    help with creaking stairs and gaps

    Hi, We bought our house 4 months ago and wish to replace the carpet on the the first floor and the stairs that lead up to it. I have removed the carpet and underlay from the stairs (see 1st pic below) and am now wondering whether it wouldn't look smarter without any carpet if I could remove...
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    please help find wall vent for kitchen extractor output

    Hi, We've recently moved into a new house and I need to replace the kitchen extractor wall vent that is pictured below. The ones that I can find online (e.g. Screwfix) are 100mm and 150mm, but in this case the tube that goes through the wall has an exterior diameter of 140 mm and the vent...
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