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I like the idea of a hole saw, might even be able to pop the cut out bit back in the hole when the cabling is finished. I had a look at the pyro stuff but it seems very expensive, assuming I found the right thing. A second problem has presented itself - I said in an earlier post I wanted to...

Thanks all, really helpful advice as always from this forum. At least if I keep the cable runs horizontal then I am legal, even if untidy.

You're right, it is fantastically obvious once you do that. Thank you. Now I can get the thing apart, I'll post back if I'm not sure how to free it up.

I want to add a new double socket on a RCD-protected ring, ideally extending the ring, rather than a spur. There is an existing socket in the same room but on an adjoining wall, from which the cables could run horizontally and round the corner if that's allowed. Both walls are wooden studs...

The temperature control on my shower valve has become difficult to turn. It's about 6 months old, not heavily used, I'm not sure what make as it came free with the house(!), hence the picture. From reading other posts here, seems that lubrication with silicone grease is the answer - if so, can...

Tell me about it, daren't laugh too hard at anything these days. Anyway, I just took the little thingy off the end of the spout and checked it for limescale - not a sign (we do have a water softener so not that surprising). So - it's a tap, it dribbles. I'll get over it.

Thanks all, I'll check the spout is clear. You've saved me the pain of taking the thing apart, anyway. I'm sure we can learn to live with a little dribble.

The tap in my ensuite always dribbles briefly a few times after it is turned off, usually 4 or 5 times at about 5 minute intervals. It's not a huge problem obviously, but I'm wondering if there is something that can be done to stop it because it is annoying my wife and therefore me. I've also...

Thank you for your comprehensive answer. I have tried to get in touch with Woodpecker windows in the past but they don't respond to emails or return calls (at least not when you're asking for after sales). I didn't think of Fensa, etc., so I'll write to Woodpecker including that information as...

ok, I can see this is getting serious. Here are the photos as requested - just one of the hinges but all 3 are the same. Thanks for helping.

Nicely summed up! Thanks all for your help.

The frame is all level and square it seems, I suppose that is the good news. Gazman16, you have kind of hit the nail on the head I think - the top washers have actually been removed in order to get the door as high as possible (replacing the washers would require the door to move down). This...

Woodpecker don't respond to correspondence unfortunately, have tried that one already. s60tsy, thanks but I'm not sure what you mean by checking the level. The door is scraping the floor, but it is scraping it evenly, so I think it is level just at the wrong height.

My windows and doors were installed by a company called Woodpecker windows, who have left me with a number of problems including a front door that has to be virtually broken into rather than simply opened. It's because the door is too low and catches on the draughtproofing at the bottom. The...

I'd like to change the locks on the front and back door of my new house, can anyone tell me please: 1. Is it a fairly straightforward diy job to replace this type of lock (see picture), assuming I can buy a direct replacement? 2. Can I get a lock that does not have to be locked with a key on...