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Hi, I'm after a little help to clarify if building regulations would apply to my project? I want to build a wood structure that would be connected to the outside wall of our garage. The structure is just basically a shelter/lean to which would be used to store things like the lawn mower and...

Hi all, I've noticed that our heating pump is making a noise which sounds like grit in the water flowing through it, or air bubbles. It's hard to explain, it sounds like how I would imagine gritty water to sound flowing through a pipe. The boiler is also kettling a moderate amount (Ideal...

Hi all, I'm after some wardrobe advice! Basically we require a 3 door wardrobe but can't fit anything premade through our bedroom door. Does anybody know of any good wardrobes which come as flat pack? Apart from custom building one I'm at a bit of a loss! Thanks!

Hi, I was hoping somebody could help me understand the behavior of our radiators. information: Ideal Mexico boiler Open vented gravity fed No electronic switch valve that I can see. 4 pipes go in to the boiler, 2 smaller which seem to go to the pump/radiators 2 larger pipes which I assume go...

Hi all, i'm hoping somebody can offer some advice regarding building control/regulations. The situation is that we would like to build something similar to an open 'lean to' in our garden, but very close to the neighbours house wall, and also our own garage. Just to make it clear, the...

We would like to build a small 'lean to' shed/shelter in our garden which would simply provide storage for the lawn mower etc. This would be right against the back of the neighbors wall (they are fine with the idea), is it normal to lay the base so that the concrete goes right up against their...

Hi, Just wondering if anybody knows of a traditional handle which uses the pneumatic system? We currently have a push button and I find it a bit fiddly at times. If I replaced the button, what are they actually called?

Hi all, sorry if this has been asked before 1000 times. I would like to add a socket to what I think is already a spur (will investigate further based on what I find out here). I would appreciate it if somebody could let me know if this is possible and what I need to do? I'm going to hazard a...

Hi, We have a shower mixer tap (fed from an electronic pump), it looks good quality, just needs some TLC I think. I can turn it easily towards hot, but it's very very stiff to turn back to cold. If I frantically twist it back and forth it frees up, but only for a day. Is there something I...

Hi, We have a microbore system (8mm I think) and one room (quite large) has two radiators in it due to a previous extension. Both radiators are mismatched, one looks much older than the other and is clearly due for renewal (70's house). As an experiment I've switched off one radiator and the...

Hi, I have a quick question regarding the drain valve for our CH. After turning the valve it feels dry and loose and just a few drips of water came out of the outlet, it's probably 20+ years old. The plumber just replaced the washer and said that was all that was needed. If I connect a hose to...

We are in the process of renewing our bathroom, it is outdated and it also smells, there is obviously a problem somewhere along the lines! The current setup is that there is a 40mm waste pipe going from the soil pipe to the shower tray and the sink waste is connected to that pipe in the...

We just bought a house and have cleaned up the fireplace. Its a 1985 building, the fireplace backing looks very clean. Can you use a woodburner/open fire? Do all chimneys just 'work' or is it designed for gas fires? How much does it cost to get it checked roughly? Also, can you even get...

Hi guys, in need of a little help with our heating timer. I think its the st699, (has once and twice time settings). I set it up like this:- Time = correct 1st Start = 5:00pm 1st End = 5:20pm Heating = Once Hot water = Const Basically, at 5pm the heating kicks in, no issues...