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Hi, A couple of days ago we left the door open on our samsung rsh1nhmh freezer compartment for around 12 or so hours. When we realised all the freezer food had become soggy. The freezer(and fridge) were fine after this but we decided it would be a time to turn it off in case it needed...

I have a Timeguard SLB400G 400W security pir light in the garden. The bulb recently blew and requires replacing. Is it possible to replace this with a lower watt bulb i.e.120W? 400W gives too much light so was hoping it wouldn't need a direct 400W light replacement. Thanks

Thanks Andy. Dimensions are approximately 2m x 1m and about 1m deep.

Hi, I am having problems in trying to remove a concrete pond that was built by the previous owners. I have drained the pond using a water pump and drilled a number of holes at the bottom of the pond using a jack hammer. I thought this would have meant any remaining water would quickly...

After papering three lengths of vinyl wallpaper on a wall I noticed the seams were showing. Not wanting to waste time and money I stopped immediately and thought I would get a pro to do this form scratch. Having seen it the next day, the seams are now perfect...I should have completed the...

Just noticed if I pull a bit more than I find the usual grey wires. I will therefore get the mains voltage fixings that are suitable for bathrooms i.e. IP65/66. One more question...do I need the fire rated ones or does that not matter since I am buying ones suitable for bathrooms?

We have completely gutted our ensuite, At the moment there are 4 mr16 12v 50w downlights dangling down. These need replacing as, at some point whilst removing ceiling for renovations, some of the lighting fixtures were taken off and have been lost in the rubble. I would like to replace these...

Thanks for the response. The garage is block inside and red brick outside. The area where it is damp sounds hollow but other parts of the wall sound solid so I guess that means there is no dot and dab around the damp patch. It has been like this for many months and everytime I dry it...

It is an insulation backed plasterboard and was fixed to the wall by dot and dab method.

One of the walls in our garage has been boarded with insulation backed plasterboard and skimmed. A dryer was then in use on this wall and as a result there is a damp patch behind the dryer. We have removed the dryer from this wall and made sure its vented outside. The problem is the...

Can you get energy saving gu10 lights that light up immediately and not take ages to get to full brightness? I'm looking for ones that will power up to 50w

Does it matter that the ceilings are really low? Would that change the location/quantity of the downlights?

I am really struggling to figure out how many spotlights I will need for my living room. I will be installing 240v mains downlights (50w) Room size is 3.37m x 4.50m. Height is low at 2.40m. Does anyone know how many will be best and in what configuration?

The insulated plasterboards are now up and skimmed, ended up using insulated plasterboard directly onto wall using dot and dab. One final question, would it be an issue if I used vinyl wallpaper to decorate this wall or do I need to use to breathable paper/ paint? I ask this as there is a...

Thats a bit harsh joe-90. The suggestions here have been to use insulated plasterboards, which i am doing, I have read the manufacturers instructions which suggest that the kingspan K18 boards can be mechanically fixed onto masonry but require assistance with the type of fixings needed as the...

Walls are straight and have read the recommendations but they do not state what fixings to use. For example will frame screws like the ones below hold it in place? http://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-pa6-nylon-frame-fixings-10-x-100mm-pack-of-50/39351

Just had a look on the ofiical instructions for kingspan K17 and K18 and both mention that these insulated boards can be directly mechanically fixed on to masonry. Doesnt mention what type of fixings to use.....does anyone know if a number of frame screws would be sufficient?

just curious....is it possible to use a number of frame screws on their own using no adhesive?

Thanks for the advise. I am thinking about using the kingspan insulated plasterboards(as they more reasonably priced) along with dri wall adhesive and a few frame screws to make sure it doesnt fall off....is this ok to do? Also would I require any other sort of plastic membrane in...

cannot clear cavities now as it would removing bricks which would be too messy. Would I use a foil backed insulation board or non foil backed?