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Hi all, In about a year all this will be ripped out anyway for a full bathroom refurb however in the meantime I need to remedy this leaking cold tap. Are they serviceable or best to just replace? And if replace anyone recommend best places to source some cheap taps in the meantime? Thanks

Hi guys, Looking to re-insulate my attic and would like to give the new insulation more depth for better heat retention in the bungalow. I will need to raise an area for storage however the kits you seem to be able to buy online with aluminium legs to raise the new subfloor are very expensive...

That isnt a bad idea as it only really needs to hold it on as I will seal with fire cement.

Sorry should have been clearer. This is for outside: About where it is in that image and there will be a seated bench where the stainless table is. The flue will come out the back and past the poly roofing. The tabs secure the flue spigot to the rear to stop it dropping off. A bit like this...

Hi guys, Couldn't find a dedicated UK forum for this so thought I would ask here. I am making a little outdoor covered area that has walls on 3 sides (garage, house and extension) with a poly-carbonate roof. Want to add a heat source for summer evenings and so picked up this wood burner for...

Hi Everyone, Seems a silly question I know but best to start researching with knowledgeable folk like yourselves :) My rear UPVC door handle is drooping: Can I fix this or is it a replace job? And if so what am I looking for exactly: Secondly I am looking to replace this broken old...

Interesting idea, I didn't realise there was products like this. Are they surface mounted? And do they offer comparable pressure to a stand alone pump?

Hi Guys, I am currently slowly renovating my bungalow and looking ahead to the bathroom. I don't think I will be tackling the bathroom full on for another year or so but at the moment my electric shower is starting to play up so looking at possibly doing something temporarily. Ideally I would...

Ah OK. I will reword. Most images seem to show more permanent methods of fitting end cap compression fittings that appear to be female. Do gas fitters ever simply fit the linked above male end cap into the existing gas hob supply collar? Just looking to understand and inform myself before...

Evening all. My current gas job is being replaced along with worktops etc. I know I need to get a gas safe person in (£75 each way!)to connect the new one in. This seems crazy to pay just for undoing and doing back up a nut, but keep reading it’s not worth the risk so have decided to book one...

Given the depth of the plaster i need to apply on the corner, what product should I go with? Anything ready mixed you recommend?

Evening all. Can anyone firstly advise what type of plaster is best to use to to fix these patches of wall which have been damaged when removing my skirting? And secondly what is the best way to secure the new skirting once flooring is complete? The nails that were used originally seem...

That's great Jobandknock thanks for the reply. The fitter came over to do a final price up for the job and is supportive of us doing the subfloor to help keep costs down. He is going to do the final prep in terms of sanding and filling which is good. He actually said to use 4 x 25mm Turbo self...

Hi Ken, thanks for replying. I have actually ordered some semi rigid 150mm ducting from ebay as it is so cheap (£8) that I wont be too ****ed if it doesn't fit. I think it will go over the pre crimped duct but not sure how I am going to join it to the L bend as they will be very similar...

Hi Guys, Looking to extend our existing warm air heating duct by about 30cm. Seems to measure about 6 inch diameter but cannot find exactly what ducting I need to join it to the existing. As the bungalow was built early 70's I imagine the stuff is no longer made so not sure how to go about...

Thank you for the reply JobandKnock, a lot to consider. I have an air compressor and now acquired a FCN50LHH Tacwise nail gun. It seems it can fire down to 35mm, would this be acceptable for 6mm Ply over 16mm boards? Is there a 'good practice' we should follow when laying a ply subfloor onto...

Hi Everyone, Looking to fit a ply sub floor for Marmoleum soon and so picked up a cheap second hand FCN50LHH. Seems OK but wanted to ask a few questions. 1) Anyone know how to maintain / oil these and what I should use? 2) Are these nails Galvanised Ring Shank? Thanks

Morning all, I am currently removing a non load bearing wall between my kitchen and dining room in my 1970's bungalow. When talking to my building insurance company about a separate issue they asked if any building work planned. I mentioned removing this non load bearing wall and they wanted...

Thanks for the reply eric. I am based in England so seems I do not have to worry about regulations nor the LABC for my proposed work?

I guess one option is to reuse some of the ducting from the one we no longer wish to use and extend the left one a little.