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Hi I am going to fit a 2.4 metre mopstick stair rail with metal brackets to a solid outside wall inside the house I would like to use Fischer duo power plugs would 8 x 40 with 50mm screws be ok or should I use 10 x 50 with 60mm screws any advice welcome as i want to do it properly Thanks

I have a new compact close coupled toilet to replace my existing toilet in my utility room which will take up less space I will need to move the soil pipe connection a few inches closer to the wall to get my new toilet to fit is this a DIY job or should I get a plumber in ? Any constructive...

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2015 model Makita HR2630 SDS drill will this be the same spec as a 2024 model with same model number ?

Could anyone give me an idea cost of tiling a kitchen wall above work tops with 50 x 200mm white flat ceramic tiles approx 4 square metres I am buying the tiles so just cost of fitting including materials thanks my tiler is quoting £380 ? In Tyne and wear area

I need to replace a faulty brass screw down stopcock as the internals are goosed because of over tightening it is in a difficult location low down at floor level behind kitchen units it would be much easier for me if i could replace it with a pegular 1/4 turn ball valve or a sure stop type valve...

What is the score with the bathroom catalogues when you choose a bathroom fitter he gives you a catalogue to choose the items you want for your bathroom refurb but I have seen a few identical catalogues inside with just a different company name on front and everything inside the same. The prices...

If i have a 20A MCB at the consumer unit can i change my cooker 45A DP isolating switch to a 2 gang 45A DP cooker switch with 13A socket using a single to double backbox converter to save me digging out the wall. Also can i safely run a spur off the cooker wall plate cable outlet to fit a...

I am fitting a new oven with a max power usage of 2800W the manufacturer recommends 2.5mm cable and fuse min 15A Max 20A at moment there is a 32A breaker in consumer unit with 6mm cable i am looking to change breaker to 16A RCD at consumer unit and fit 2.5mm HR flex from wall outlet to oven and...

Hi i cannot get hot water on demand when i open hot water tap boiler does not attempt to flash up, but if i have the central heating on and boiler is running i can get hot water from taps, any ideas appreciated ?

I am taking out my gas fire and fitting an inset electric fire in a fire surround, i have heard i can use an inflatable balloon to block chimney so if i want to fit a gas fire again it is easily removed. i would appreciate any advice on this thanks

Started using Dulux easycare kitchen paint in wild primrose today and found it difficult to apply, it seem to dry very quickly and lifted off if i run the roller back over, i was painting over normal dulux matt emulsion. I have heard dulux trade diamond matt is good, is it easier to apply than...

I have a tenant in a house which has bad condensation and mould on outside walls in upstairs bedrooms, i have been told by a contractor that the best way to stop it is fit a positive input ventilation system in loft, anyone one any experience of these are they any good or can you recommend...

I have a 13 plate ford focus and the rubber seal under the doors has come away in parts and is hanging below the door, it looks like it was originally glued on, any tips on what to use to stick it back in place :unsure:

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I am fitting a new neff single oven into a tall unit, the oven is rated at 3KW, I am using heat resistant 3 core 1.5mm2 flex connected to a 13 amp plug. The wire terminal connections on the oven are 6mm dia screws so i am thinking i will have to fit crimped terminals connectors to the supply...

I have a problem with the expansion vessel which i understand is a 7 litre vessel, if i fit an external expansion vessel what size should i fit, i have 10 radiators in the house and thought a 7 litre vessel would be on the small size

I have a loose hot water tap on my bath, the hole tap turns when you operate the tap. It has a plastic back nut, i intend to remove tap and replace back nut with a brass one, the bath is fibreglass what are the best type of washers to use to stop it turning. i thought rubber on top and maybe...

Hi i have a Zanussi TCE 7276W condensing tumble dryer which is about 12 years old, it starts ok when loaded but there is no heat coming out only cold air , after a while running it will stop and the door will pop open and E60 error code shows, the clothes are still damp and cold, obviously for...

I live on a corner plot semi detached, my neighbours land is on higher ground than my house so there is a supporting wall abt 5 1/2 ft high on my land which divides our gardens at the sides of our houses. Obviously I am overlooked from my neighbour on the higher ground so I would like to build a...

I had a Merlyn Mbox 900 quadrant shower enclosure with sliding doors fitted about 18 months ago and i am shocked at the state of it now the bottom rail is rusting. I want to replace this with a better quality one i dont need a shower base as one fitted is ok, i dont want to pay top end prices...