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I've now tried something similar to the slam-stop but instead of slowing down the closing of the door, it actually stops it if it's going too quickly and doesn't then release it. It's something like the mechanism of a car seat belt reel, the pressure needs to be released before the door will...

Looking more at the subject makes me think a closer is no longer required for fire reasons... In that case I'm tempted to remove it completely. It's my front door so it's not like I leave it open other than to walk through it! Opinions? Thanks!

The front door of my flat is susceptible to slamming. The door is between my flat and a communal stairwell. The door is fitted with a concealed chain type closer (I'm not sure if it has a proper name...) between the door and frame. The combination of the concealed closer and airflow (I always...

It's in my bedroom.

I'm considering replacing a single socket (on a ring) with a double socket. Am I allowed to do this myself and do I have to notify anyone or get it checked? Are there any other issues to consider? Thanks!

The leak was related to the roof, I currently have a few blocks missing as part of the investigation and scaffold outside. I won't be letting the blocks (and plasterboard) be replaced until the leak is most definitely fixed! It's in my bedroom which is currently slightly draughty due to the...

OK, the plasterboard is currently off the wall after a water leak soaked it. It's being replaced by the freeholder's contractor and I spied the opportunity to get another socket in. How should I go about this? I'm thinking: 1. Chase hole ready for box 2. Put plastic conduit in place from...

OK, so assuming I chase out some of the concrete block, should I still use a plasterboard box? I assume I should use conduit to take the cables behind the plasterboard and down below the floor? Thanks!

I plan to add a double socket to a wall which is plasterboard with a gap behind it and then concrete block. I have ~22mm from the face of the block to the surface of the plasterboard. Are there any shallow dry wall / plasterboard sockets out there or will it have to be a metal box fixed to the...

Hmmmmm, maybe not...

Agreed but it'll be in the cupboard next to the bathroom so it's not a big issue!

I would like to have my electric towel rail turn on and off at specified times so I plan to fit a timer to it. It's rated 400 watts and is on its own circuit from the consumer unit with a switched fused outlet in a surface mounted box outside of the bathroom. I plan to do the work myself so...