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Hi. I had composite decking installed 12 months ago, with 5 x 90mm x 90mm posts positioned, 1 in each corner and another centrally to the rear. The intention was to hang sails from these, but as this has proved unsuccessful, I'm now thinking to add 2/3 horizontal 90mm x 90mm beams of the...

Hi. Following our car being scratched by scraping the wall on entering the driveway, I'm looking for a 90 degree rubber wall protector, ideally transparent so it's not an eyesore, but perhaps with reflectors. Maybe, even black, or a shade of red brick. I've googled but can only find the black...

Hi. I've just put together a garden bar for the backgarden. Some slight gaps in the roof ship lap leading to light leaking, so I naturally thought silicone. However, after googling and going down the rabbit hole of what to use, I'm now more confused than ever. Can you advise on what would be...

Hi. Awaiting a shed for the kid's rabbits to place on an existing concrete slab patio; 11x6ft. It's on a slight slope and the slabs are uneven. As I am clueless with these sorts of things, I simply lifted the slabs, redistributed the soil to level and thought that would do. Naturally, two...

Hi. My father recently passed away leaving my mother who suffers with dementia and Alzheimers. I want to install indoor cameras to allow my brother and I to check on her whilst at work etc. Ideally, we would like something as follows: Max. 10 cameras Ideally battery operated Currently no WiFi...

Hi. Looking for a new single built in electrical oven. Current oven is plugged in to a double socket which is connected to a cooker switch on the wall. This is on its own circuit to the CU. Can anyone offer me any guidance, please?

Hi. I've around 3/4 laminate boards which move around when walked on. I don't know brand or type so would like to know what glue to use. I've spent hours reading online which to use; PVA, urethane based etc. so what do you recommend, please? It's looking a bit worn so the finish doesn't need to...

I've been looking online for an angle grinder which cuts metal/stone and allows me to use a wire brush for removing paint from metal. Is this possible and, if so, is it easy, please?

Hi. I noticed a few drips falling from the right hand side of my boiler. On inspection it appears to be coming from beneath the pump. I am awaiting an engineer to come and fix it. I am using it sparingly at the moment. Switch on on a morning and use to heat the house and everyone to shower...

I've removed the wooden fence panels that aren't bolted in and sprayed them with creocote. However, some can't remove so have sprayed those in situ. Some has run down onto the concrete kickboards and posts. Will this damage them? If so, how should remove it, please? Also, any suggestions for...

I asked an electrician that I’d employed to disconnect the central heating timer from the thermostat. The reason was that TWO Honeywell ST9100C programmers had stopped working after he wired it separately from the plumber installing the new central heating system. Therefore: A. Is there some...

I've just noticed a leak between my kitchen sink waste trap and the drainage pipe to outside. I employed an awful 'plumber' last year. On inspection, the white cap tightens to nothing on the black pipe. The black pipe just slots in with no sealing or means of tightening it. Does anybody...

Hi. I'm looking for an idea of what sort of screws, washers, nails, plugs etc. just to keep in the house for when needed. What are the most commonly needed and are there any trade cases that supply this, please? Thanks in advance.

I've just used some existing decking boards as a fence panel and just need to know what screws and plugs to use, please? Should I screw to pieces of wood on first and then the panel to the wood, please? Thank you.

Hi. My rogue trader has finally finished and left me seeking legal advise for breach of contract. In the meantime, does anyone have any useful ideas on masking over this to present an even finish, please? ie Some kind of flexible finshing strip over the top? Somethign around the...

I'd say the radiators are 20/25 years old. When taken-off, black dirt came out of them. Should I replace them, or can I clean them out somehow? I had the boiler working for a short time but am concerned that the sludge may damage the boiler. Have taken all of the rads off to decorate...

to my local 'friendly' bathroom seller. Quoted me last week and has now upped his prices since then. It still seems a good deal and I need the bathroom quickly but I really want to find it elsewhere and tell him where he can stick it. He's bumped-up the price of a Morley Phoenix basin and...

Hi. I am considering buying the following tiles: Bathroom http://www.tilegiant.co.uk/fatima-crema-wall-tile.html Kitchen http://www.tilehq.co.uk/products/metro-wall-tile-cream.html Do I need to mist the plaster before tiling, please? What adhesive and grout should I use, please...

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Hi. We have a small bathroom (around 6ft x 6ft) and am looking for a good quality new bathroom suite. After reading many forums, I've now concluded that you get what you pay for so have decided against a big-chain budget range for £200 and am now looking at upto £600. Naturally, I wish...