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was wondering if anyone can help me I’m trying to replace an old bathroom light pull Old one New one The new one has 3 terminals L1 which the red cable goes into L2 which the black cable goes into COM ?? Do I put the earth cable into the metal side in pic 2 of the new one? Still...

Any idea what the crap is that’s leaking? It’s been like it for a while but seeming to get worse

Hi, Was wondering if anyone can give me some advice on the best matt emulsion paint to use on a bedroom ceiling I always use to use the 10ltr tubs of crown and it use to cover decently with a faultless finish but lately it’s absolutely awful, no matter what you do it’s all patchy and the...

I didn’t realise varilight was a budget brand as the sockets were fairly dear compared to the rest, what brand do you recommend?

That plug was wired in years ago, the TV always flickered everytime you switched the hob on and off but other than that it’s been fine

Loose connection behind the socket? Could a faulty hob cause it?

Looking for some advice I was using my hob when just after I could smell burning, I went to switch it off on the wall, however the switch was solid and wouldn’t move, I had to really force it up and noticed the switch has started to melt and turn black Any idea of what the cause can be?

Hi Was wondering if anyone could help, I need replacement bulbs in my bathroom but unsure which ones I need as they’ve lasted for years It says on the side of the bulb “minisun 5W 240V 50Hz 4272”...

Hi, need some advice whats the correct way and stuff to use to paint shower ceiling to stop it from peeling as I have this and whats the best way to clear the mess up cheers

Hi, wondering if someone can help, my light has stopped working, so i've taken it down to replace it and have noticed a spare wire? is this correct? looks like the 3 wires were connected into the earth, live and neutral any help would be appreciated

I’ve just moved into a new place and the garden in knackered I wanted to try and make it decent and put some turfs down Any idea where I start here? Cheers

Was wondering if anyone could help I need to replace some light bulbs which states on the fixture "replace with 11w GU10 energy saving bulb" would it be ok if i just used the GU10 50w that aren't energy saving? Thanks

Hi, Was wondering if anyone could help, I'm replacing an old light switch and the new one says on the back "must be earthed" however if you look t the photos below the old switch hasn't got a earth cable in, but theres one in the wall, does this mean it's earthed and just a case of switching...

Need some help, got loads of those sort of gaps around my hall way and need to put carpet grippers down, whats the best way to fill these gaps without it cracking when I nail grippers down

The screws are hanging on little metal triangle hooks that are on the back of the mirror either side

The screws are Fischer Screws 6 x 60mm Would something like these be stronger...

Wondering if you could help, I've got quite heavy mirror to hang, it's roughly 19kg I've put it up using fischer wood screws as they seem to have a real good grip and thickness to them the screws are soilid in the wall, however because their wood screws i'm worried they aren't strong enough...

Hi, Need some advice I've got a Wostcher boiler about 6 years old and its dripping water underneath from a part I have no clue what it is also the water pressure has dropped since its been leaking any idea what the issue could be and what part is leaking? Thanks pics below

Hi, I'm looking to put the Marshall fairstone steps on the paving I've just layed but unsure of how it works details on Marshalls site: Fairstone Sawn 10 Step Kit Pack Fairstone Sawn 560x350x50 Centre Stone http://www.marshalls.co.uk/homeowners/view-fairstone-sawn-sandstone-steps how does...

Hi, I'm fitting a new fence, I wanted to make the garden level as t slopes at the end, which will mean putting the fence panels higher, any idea what I would need to do? would it be to build breeze blocks under the fence and use the metal bolt down posts drilled into the breeze blocks...