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Could anybody tell me a rough figure for the fitting cost of a upvc front door and 2 upstairs windows approx 1.8m x1.1m. ( Manchester area ). I have been told it can be a bit of a minefield dealing with the big companies and would sooner get the windows supplied myself and pay an installer to...

Thanks Noseall for the reply. I was planning to put a shower enclosure in so would probably do as you suggest with the screw fixings. Do I need special fixings to do this without damaging the aquapanel? Also would I get away with using a standard plasterboard in the other areas of the bathroom...

Could anyone please tell me if it is ok to dot and dab Gyproc moisture resistant plasterboard or does it need to be attached to studs like aquapanel does. Also, can I dot and dab onto old plaster or do I need to strip back to the brick. Many thanks.

I am replacing my shower cubicle and tray. The present one is raised 3 inches and sits on a timber frame to accomodate the waste. The previous owner has no-nailed some boarding around the tray to cover the gap but this doesn't look right. Is it possible to buy some kind of plastic plinths to...

Could anyone please tell me the maximum amount I can trim off the top and bottom of an exterior hardwood door. I will need to take off about 2 1/4 inches off in total. Is this ok. Thanks

I have a very ill fitting hardwood front door. As far as I can make out the frame has been measured to fit tightly into the brickwork and the door just hung into it with large gaps all the way round. The only way round it is to fit the correct size frame to fit a new 80 x 32 door. The problem is...

Thanks Luke. Fitted new idle control valve tonight and disconnected battery for 1 hour and started first time. Running fine now. Thanks again.

I have a 99T 1.2sxi Corsa and need to replace the idle control valve.I have been told by the guy on the parts desk at my local Vauxhall dealer that when I replace it the ECU will need to be re-set which involves clearing the memory of the computer and restarting it with the latest software...

I recently moved into a new house with hardwood windows that have been siliconed in not puttied. The problem is they never look clean because of the combination of silicone and woodstain smears around the edges. Does anyone know of a strong product that would help with removing these marks. I...

Thanks for the reply. Needed it to rise by about 10mm as it is opening. Thanks anyway.

I need to replace my hardwood front door. The present door frame has been fitted in such a way that the underlay has been removed around the door area to allow the door to clear the carpet. When I fit the new door I was thinking of using rising butt hinges to allow me to fit a thicker carpet...

The house I have moved into has a four spolight fitting in the bathroom which is way too bright and looks the worst for wear anyway. My question is can a normal pendant light fitting be used in bathrooms so that I can put an energy saving bulb in. This might sound a silly question but when I...

Thanks for your reply Breezer. Didn't want to spend money on gimmicks as some of them are quite pricey. Will have someone hold ladder.

Have been looking online at various ladder stabilisers for uneven ground. Has anybody any experience with the rubber mat type that go under the ladder or the small stabiliser legs that stand off the rear of the ladder. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks for the reply. Dont mind paying more even though I'm on a tight budget. Was more concerned with quality. I have also noticed on the Vaillant site that the Ecotec only gets a one year warranty whereas the Ecomax gets two years. That will be the one I will go for.

I am looking at and pricing up a new combi.Has anyone any experience of Vaillant Ecotec Pro or Ecotex Max range. Possibly favouring Ecotec pro because of price but is there much difference. Thanks.

Thanks Bahco I have just edited original post. I didnt expect a reply so quickly. The combis I have been looking at have 22mm water connections not 15mm as I wrongly stated.

I am in process of changing radiators and water pipework for a new heating system. The only thing that will be changing is the boiler location (Back boiler to combi in airing cupboard). I am planning on running the pipework along the lines of the existing pipework but notice that three of the...

Many thanks for your helpful replies.

I am looking to buy some decent quality radiators to fit to a new haeting system. Could anyone advise me on the best out of Quinn Barlow / Stelrad / Myson as they all look to be good quality on the heating sites I have been looking at. Thanks.