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The front garden wall is 3m long by 1m high and has shown signs of movement with a vertical crack throughout in the middle. I am thinking as quick solution to use a Crack stitching kit: http://www.twistfix.co.uk/products/crack-stitching/crack-stitching-kit-product.html What do you think.

I want to install a bathroom fan in the kitchen to control humidity when I leave the clothes to dry and when I cook since the cooker extractor is not ducted to the outside. I will install it behind the air brick. Shall I get one with 170 l/h or 95 l/h airflow? Will it be a problem if...

I have installed a new oak worktop from IKEA in my kitchen. I’ve heart that a good one is the Danish oil, which is a mixture of natural oils. Does anyone know what IKEA oil is made of? What other oil should I use?

I was also concerned about the foam so I think I will abandon this part of the insulation. I can leave the ceiling intact and add the rest of the insulation under the existing ceiling. What if I install the rest of the staff? 1. Tecsound 50, airborne noise insulation sheet. 2. Heavy duty...

I am planning to sound insulate my low ceiling 11 m2 room, from the noisy neighbours upstairs, without removing the old ceiling in a relatively clean and easy way. My design and materials are the following: 1. I drill will small holes on the ceiling and inject expanding foam, to reduce echo...

I am doing a new cupboard from MDF and I want to paint it white, same colour with the wall. I have put white primer, and then a coat of low sheen Dulux (acrylic) white paint for wood and metal. Though it still looks more shine than the wall. Can I use on the cupboard the same paint I use for...

I am going to paint my entrance door, which is reasonably exposed to the elements. I am looking for a wood paint that is durable and, if possible, flexible to paint over a thin (1mm wide) crack. I used wood filler on the door in the past but after 2 years the crack is back.

The crack is about 300 mm long and only 1-2 mm wide…you can see it from both sides of the door. I try to understand how to do a good job since the door is exposed to the elements…

Yes, it is an old (six) panelled door like the one in the link below. The crack is along the middle of one of the six panels. I think the panel is made of two pieces of wood. http://www.lassco.co.uk/?id=58&tx_evlasscoproductdetail_pi1[uid]=13701 can I repair with wood glue?

I will try a motion sensor and see how it works. Many thanks!!!

My entrance door develops a vertical crack in the middle, in the joint of the door boards. When we paint the door it looks OK for a year and then the crack is buck again from the vibration when we close it. What is the best way to repair it before I paint it again? Shall I use wood filler or...

I am fed up with pizza delivery guys breaking the wall switch in main hallway. I am looking for a solid reliable motion sensor switch that opens the lights automatically when someone comes in the communal hallway. Any recommendations?

How can I find a good electrician in London, apart from from the Rated People website?

OK I would prefer to avoid it but I think I will add resilient bars. Mt project is: 1. add directly to the ceiling Tecsound SY50 self-adhesive 2.6mm rubber sheet. 2. 15mm resilient bars 3. basic 8mm light foam carpet underlay between the resilient bars (to support rubber sheet in case of...

What is the best way to add a second layer of ceiling plasterboard with good vibration in insulation for impact sound? I was thinking to use plastic drywall plugs and attach the second plasterboard straight on the ceiling with a rubber layer in between

Thanks that is very good idea! Is this a cartridge type timer that needs to be installed in an electric switchboard or can be installed independently on the wall or the ceiling?

that looks good. My only concern is durability since they are going to be used dozens of time per day?

Hello, We have 5 time lag switches in the communal area of my building, similar to the one in the following web link; they do not pop out so the lights stay on all night. http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=1623061&CMP=e-2072-00001000&gross_price=true Can I buy better quality...

It was a heavy duty rubber carpet underlay which the owner allowed me to install in the flat upstairs. Then I was waiting to see if it was enough to solve the noise problem. I do not have access on the flat upstairs anymore. This has reduced a bit the problem (mostly the impact sound) but I also...

Yes, I mean timber joists but I am not sure of their dimensions and the distance between them since they are behind the ceiling. Any other way to check this?