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I've got a set of French doors which is currently plain glass, but i'd like for it to match the other windows of the house which have georgian bars installed within the glazed panels. I think a logical way to achieve this is to stick on some astragal bars to the outside of the doors. Has...

I'm looking for some advice about the feasibility of relocating a combi boiler. The situation is as follows; I'm doing a complete refurb on a 3 bed terraced house. As well as some rewiring and skimming, my plan included replacing the old boiler and hot water tank with a modern combi...

The-brickie: I've mailed the address on your profile but had no response as yet. In the meantime, i've found this site which has inward opening French doors for £299+VAT. http://www.upvcdoorsdirect.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=87 This seems like a good price. Can anyone suggest...

big-all: Doh! Thanks for that, can't believe i forgot something so obvious. The-brickie: I've googled your name and it brings nothing back, so the self promotion isn't obvious enough yet!

Hi all, I have a plan to include a pair of french doors and a juliet balcony in the new horizontal dormer wall. Trying to find a set of inward opening doors is somewhat difficult. Is there any logical reason i can't purchase a standard set of french doors and then install them backwards. I've...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone can provide me with some guidance/recommendation regarding roof windows that i need for the sloping section of my loft dormer conversion. Other than the obvious Velux brand, i've seen Colt Roto for sale at the Loft Shop and Premdor at Screwfix. There's also...

I'm in the market for a new kitchen. I've been around the usual places, MFI, B&Q, Wickes etc and the estimates have been coming in at around £3-£5k. I'm wondering if i can score a better deal on the internet somewhere. There's plenty of places around, ebay is awash with online kitchen...

You're right, the pedal switch is an obvious place to check. Will i find the switch in the engine side or cabin side?

Probably worth visiting and posting the same query on this site; http://www.daihatsu-drivers.co.uk/fourtrak .

Just noticed both rear brake lights have stopped working on my 2000 Nissan Micra. Done the obvious bulb check, but they appear fine. The other lamps (indicators, lights etc) are also working. Had a look at the fuse box and found a fuse labelled "rear lights", but this is also intact...

Very useful info, thank you all very much.

I'm not sure how literally to take your question.... If your question is literally, why Cat6, the answer is because i want a gigabit network to cope with all the slingbox players streaming media everywhere. Cat6 cable is required for gigabit connectivity. If you mean why Cat6 as opposed...

Hi, I'm planning on installing a gigabit network throughout the house so i can stream my media everywhere. The issue i have is that i can't seem to find any Cat6 wall sockets that look reasonable to have in every room of my house. I've found plenty of Cat5 chrome finish wall sockets...

Hi, Hoping for some guidance from those more experienced than myself. The walls in my front room are due to be skimmed soon, so i thought i'd take the opportunity to plan for my wall mounted 42" Plasma/LCD TV. The idea is to chase the cables into the walls which will exit the wall...

Here's my story; I have a 2000 Nissan Micra. It has factory fitted central locking which is activated from a button on the key. A few weeks ago i decided i'd change the battery in the key, and after opening the key and replacing the battery, the remote central locking has stopped working...

So you have already done this? Spill the beans please :-)

Yes. I've already submitted the party wall notice, as per a standard breast removal process.

The upper section of the remaining chimney, through the loft and upwards, would be supported the traditional way in a chimney removal, gallows brackets and bar. The issue i'm trying to solve is how to keep the lower fireplace functional. Thanks for the input though, if the general...

Hoping someone can fill in a few gaps in my knowledge. I'm planning on removing the chimney breasts from my terraced property. At the back of the house, i want to remove the entire stack from ground and 1st floor rooms. At the front of the house, i want to keep the front room chimney...

Hello, Hoping some kind soul here can point me in the right direction for my vision to create a new bathroom. I've fallen in love with the hidden cistern design below. It's not so much the toilet itself, but the recessed shelf and spotlight effect, together with the...