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Basically currently have a heritage exposed deluxe thermostatic valve (think its that as looks like it - previous owners fitted it). The spacing between the inlet pipes coming out the wall is c. 145mm. I want to replace it because a) its currently functioning more like a 'random water...

Yep, sorry that was a big ask in one go, but I thought easier than lots of little questions! Thanks for your answers, all much clearer in my head now!

I have a new place to live which means a whole lot more painting, and whilst I’ve done plenty of decorating in the past would just like to improve my finish etc, Found alot of info on this forum already but still have some more queries, so would really appreciate input. I'm going to post about...

Thanks for advice, and yes I'm a novice with the tools. Would think about getting it professionally done, but we don't have the budget for it and are thinking we might recarpet the living room in 3-5 years in any case, so will go for the extra day rental (the oiling can be completed the...

On this, I've read in other posts a light wet rub with wet and dry is suggested between coats. Would 120 grit be ok?

Wonderful responses, thanks to both of you! Gary, does indeed sound like the type of flooring you have just done. The package I've seen for rental is a Bona 8 Inch Continuous Belt Sander, Bona 7" Edge Floor Sander, what looks like a Bosch Corner Belt Sander, a Buffing Machine (not sure if...

Hi all, I've just moved into a new place which is a perfect opportunity to start my DIY all over again. This place has some decent hardwood T&G laid flooring in the reception room, dining room and a tight hallway, but it must have been installed 5 - 10 years ago and so it and so it has...

Was recommended some hituf cable for for some outside lights (will be clipped to wall) - is there a difference between NYY-J cable & Hituf except for price?

Just getting some parts together to get my bathroom done and was looking to see if I could save a few pennies on some of the accessories as the standard manufacturer bathroom waste that comes with the bath I want costs more than the bath (Twyford waste is £100)! I know there is always an...

Superb, thanks for the clarification!

Ok, this confused me for a bit as I was assuming I would pilot and screw vertically down through the top cross beams into the rafter - (therefore need a screw which covers 4"for the cross beam and say 2" into the rafter or c.150mm), so 90mm confused me a little. But I am right in thinking...

Boarding area will be over hallway and part of two bedrooms, not over the bathroom (though will be insulation over the bathroom).

Cheers, really really helpful response. BTW, have phoned local timber, he suggested to use 22mm T+G moisture resistant chip (in 8'x2') if 600mm centred or 18mm if 400mm centred. So either more joists or slightly more expensive boarding (much of a muchness really, but suppose more time if more...

Not a whole lot of replies, but I tried several more searches and found this http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=146949 which answered many of my queries. Thought I would cross post in case it helps future people find the right threads. I'm also planning to lay the crossbattens...

Background: I have a mid terrace 1930 build house. c. 31' Long x 17'6" wide. I've got some people coming to in to lay insulation (it's free) - they have said they will lay 10" worth but I also want to do some boarding for storage purposes. The house currently has 4"x2" beams laid along...

Breakfast room as well

I have an older main consumer box which is MCBs, but not RCBO. That's why I was going to run an RCD (http://www.screwfix.com/prods/83049/Electrical-Supplies/RCDs/Volex-13A-RCD-FCU) for the outside lights. The boiler is currently on a plug with a 3A fuse as a temporary solition, but I was...

Actually due to having a small kitchen, the fridge lives in the breakfast room. The kitchen has it's own ring on RCD and own dedicated cooker supply. So I think my change should count as additions to an existing non-kitchen/bathroom related work and hoping it falls outside Part P. ??

I have a socket coming from my fuseboard which has a single double socket on it so it's a radial. (BTW it used to be a ring and I asked some questions on here previously but I didn't realise when the sparky came to do my new kitchen ring that he left this as a radial not a ring) . My fridge and...

That is a good idea, have you got a picture - did you make or get your gates from somewhere in particular?