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At least this time you know that a (retrospective) planning application is going in, so you'll be able to voice your objections.

These from Screwfix should sort it out! http://www.screwfix.com/p/radiator-union-valve-tail-pack-of-2/78169

Or these which have isolators, but aren't pushfit http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-with-valve-15mm-x-3-4/67794

I'm hoping I can get some advice and pointers for a shower problem - basically I can't get it to run cold, it's either hot or really hot! It's a Wickes Origin LL thermostatic shower (which I believe is a rebadged Bristan Chill or similar), fed via a Salamander RSP 100 pump, from a balanced...

Danny, That doesn't sound right. Fair enough if you've got to lift carpets to change a floorboard, that's to be expected, but not to move a pan. Out of interest, how long does it give you? We used to use the schedule of rates with some of our contractors, and we'd build up a price using...

My ADE Simple Set reader threw a wobbly this morning and has forgotten all of the fobs. I've powered down and re-started the system and managed to re-learn two fobs. In theory with a known fob I should be able to learn further fobs by touching the known fob to the reader for 10 seconds to...

If the valve is already knackered, you haven't got anything to lose by trying to turn it with some pliers now. Go slowly though, you don't want to get it fully open, and then not be able to close it!

The only other thing you could do is to use standard slotted concrete posts, but bolt a 2x2 timber into the slot (there are usually holes cast into the post). Then you can fix your 2x4 wherever you like.

Is there a thermostatic valve on the radiator in the room with the wall thermostat? If there is open it fully, otherwise the room thermostat may never get to the point of turning the boiler off.

Yes, that's the switch for he immersion. If it's on you'll be heating your water using electricty, which is much more expensive than gas.

+1 for a bit of silicone sealant. It may sound like a bodge, but it will be sticky enough, and can be removed if needed.

Aren't soldered joints susceptible to the heat that may be generated under fault conditions?

Modifying the hatch isn't all that difficult, depending on what it's made of. With the hatch in place you can use the beading it sits on as a guide for the new size. Mark it with a pencil and then cut it down slightly smaller to allow for the hinges and give some clearance. I've fitted a...

You might still need to use the Party Wall Act, even if you build solely within your boundary (depending in the depth of foundations) http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/133214.pdf Section 26 gives scenarios for building within 3 and 6 metres of your neighbours...

The largest Hippo bag is 1.5 cubic metres and will cost around £80-90 to buy and have collected. But you can only fill them 2/3rds full with soil or rubble so you'll need 4. I know some skip companies aren't keen on taking skips that are full to the brim with soil and rubble, so order bigger...

Part L is all about the conservation of power, so you may need to add some insulation, etc. The risk you run is that the insulation will be under the roof, so if you just go ahead and the Council rumble you afterwards, you're going to need to take something apart to enable them to do an...

A friend had the same issue and ended up butchering 2 toilet roll holders of all things, to get a 2" diameter spacer with a 3/4" hole in the middle. All I know is that they came from B&Q, I have no idea what style they were.

Explain to him that you're not happy, and see what he can do for you. Obviously it's difficult to comment without seeing the work, but have a think about; 1) If he had quoted to replace all of the ceiling he should have done that, or be offering a reduction in the price. Do you have a...

It doesn't really come across as childish banter - it seemed rude, aggressive and arrogant. That, I suppose, is the trouble with the internet - it difficult to pick up on 'how' the words are being delivered.

Can you find someone with a smoke generator of some sort to test the stack? If its a damaged lining, or a stack height issue the problem will still occur, if it's due to heat / combustible materials then it shouldn't occur.