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Got a problem with my Worcester Bosch Greenstar 37 Cdi combi. I believe the system is around 10 years old and was already in the property when we purchased it. The system was partially drained down today in order to fit a radiator. When the plumber came to re-fill the system the filling valve...

Thanks for that. I guess if I'm planning to pressure wash I should do that 1st and then weed spray? Thanks again.

I spent a lot of time last year going over my 60m² of block paving (installed by the previous owner :mad:) with one of those wire brush things on a pole. Following that I re-sanded and it looked passable. Of course, the weeds and moss are back this year already and I'm not willing to loose...

Just to report back on how this went for others that are interested in doing the same thing. Summary: The job was very easy. I spent longer discussing it on here that it took to do it. Drained the system down a bit as this was on the 1st floor. A few turns with the pipe cutter. Marked the pipe...

Thanks for the fast reply. Should I seal the entry in the back with some silicone ?

I want to fit an external flood light and was thinking about putting junction box outside on the wall to join the cable from the light to the cable from the lighting circuit. If the junction box has "nipples" do I need to use 20mm glands? Should I take the twin and earth cable from the circuit...

Hi thanks for the reply. I hadn't realised the radius on the bull nose would be larger than the thickness of the board. I guess I could have a go with a bit of scrap to see if I could round it by hand. This is actually to go on an upstairs bay window which doesn't currently have a board. I'm...

Hi, I want to bull nose some MDF window board. I understand I can buy bull nose board, but I also wanted to bull nose the sides (not sure what they are called) on the left and right of the board where it sits proud of the window reveal. So I was going to get a router but I'm unsure what bit...

Hi Ian, thanks again. Yes I had read this and intend to use compression fittings at that time.

Hi Ian, this won't be permanent. I just need to move the pipes back temporarily. Then I will remake them to the new radiator position using chrome pipe.

What I ended up doing if anyone else is interested: Getting one of those circular pipe cutters and 2 x 15mm push fit stop ends.

Hi yes I should have mentioned they are copper pipes. Thanks.

Is that something I could do? I would be worried if I remove a brick externally the whole thing would collapse!

Hi, in my 1930's house both upstairs bedrooms used to have fire places. In both of the rooms there are vents just above the skirting board covering the old fire places. The vents are white plastic and about 30 x 30cm and can be opened. I am refurbishing the rooms and wondering if can block...

I will be moving a radiator in the near future but for now I just need to remove the current one and cut back the pipes a foot or so to enable some other work. The radiator is staying on the same wall, but I'm insulating the wall so it will need to move back from its current position into the...

Cheers. I think because I wanted it tinted it's more money. Can see the white version of it now on the Wickes's website now for £38.

Thanks for the info. Just checking the prices of it online - pretty expensive stuff! Currently £65 for 10 litres at The Paint Shed.

Opted for the Victoria Heartland freedom in the end from an independent retailer. Thanks for the advice.

I've mist coated the bare plaster in the room I am working on. I used Leyland trade matt and watered it down 80/20. Here is how the room looks now (note the picture was taken in artificial light). Will give it a bit of a flat down with some sand paper and am now wondering the best course of...

Thanks. Last question - guessing I don't need a LVT underlay if it's going onto ply ?