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I wouldnt worry too much about one cracked block, you could nock it out and put a new one in without too much effort. Its up to you, Iv seen repair kits used before on comerical buildings but to be honest for one block your probably not going to want to go to that hassel.

Its a phone junction box mate, its no weight what so ever. Any plug and screw that doesnt foul the PCB will be fine, I think I get what you mean about screw types but I wouldnt worry. Hope this helps.

Jewsons are normally good to be honest. A lot cheaper than B&Q. There is at least one in Gateshead and one on Scotswood road.

I am in the process of buying a house that comes with a decent size concrete drive (approx 35sqm). The concrete is in a good condition with no cracking or obvious defects however, it has been poured in stages over time and as such, the missus does not like it. It is a smooth floated finish and...

Depending on your view on humanly killing animals chose a trap, bait it and get the bugger. Chocolate works very well. This does not stop them entering. Fill the holes if you can with something of sound construction. If it’s at a point of movement it may need to be a flexible material such as a...

No way would I trust a joiner on sizing timber I would be reluctant with the word of a builder. Get a structural engineer out and get the quick calcs done on it. Make sure the answer is correct. I believe you are corect however with the issues regarding lighting but if its just for storage then...

Clearing mortar out small cold chisel, sds chisel, masonry wheel on a angle grinder. I believe joist hangers are cast into the bed joint. The only other way I have seen them fitted is timber wall plate as mentioned.

The other option would be to drill through and put a spreader plate on the back of the wall, depending on the spacing of the bolts. I would go with the resin fixings however as masona says, or rawlbolts using a calibrated torque wrench. I have a HILTI catologue next to me if you want me...

That is incorrect according to BS 7671 I believe. See the photo (not from BS7671 but contains the relevant info) Therefore if you are 2.25m above floor level under the bath (debatable as the wording suggest this should be taken as water level and therefore around 600mm, for arguments...

It would still have to be zone 2 I believe if its above the bath. Just not zone 1 if its more than 2.25.

Refurb of a 3 bed Terrace house between Dec '12& Feb '12

I can speak from experiance with laminate on uneven floor boards. The process I used for mine was: - First Nail/screw any loose floor boards back to the joist or nuggins (insert support if required and be careful to avoid any pipes or cabling). - Pack any gaps of 3mm or greater. -Use a...

I would skim the ceiling first; the hole cut by a hole cutter is neat and usually covered by the light to a decent degree. I have seen them fitted within a bathroom environment before and they look very good. However, as Herts touches on making sure you get the right zone of light is going to...

When I check rusted steel members, typically I take 6mm of rust to be 1mm of steel lost. Just to give you an indication of how insignificant that rust is (in my opinion), however if its damp in there then it may cause your great great great gran children a problem.

Or do like someone did in one of my rental properties and fill it with silicone.........fu** sake. :shock: As kirkgas says dont just guess at it.