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I'm about to start mosaic tiling a wall about 53 tiles 305mm square. having checked the levels and plumbs; widths and heights, the floor T&G is level the coving is 9mm high at one side; the door architrave is 9mm out of plumb and I am now about to start. I have a choice where there is a...

Oil prices have crashed, the Euro is at its lowest yet; but prices in the UK seems stuck. If oil is low that means importers transport costs have reduced; the Euro is in trouble; lowest exchange rate yet; but some goods made in Euroland maintain their prices and in some cases with UK importers...

Q - Have you fitted a Bidet. Q - Did you fit it up to the wall tight or away from the wall for access to pipework. Q - What are your thoughts on fitting it and what make/type did you fit

I've a 110mm grey plastic soil pipe with a saddle strap glued on that has been fitted below level to connect to a sink basin waste running inside the upstairs first floor. I want to seal the saddle off but don't want to replace the pipe that would involve lots of work. I want to ensure that the...

How are you getting on with your quad copter; have you upgraded to anytning more advanced

Hello Greggers, yes indeed; frustration and stress is the order in today's world for years; always I/we would check check and check everthing we purchased either for the shop or works; everything and if it was not right; then it was not purchased; sooner or later someone might realise that their...

Just shows how there are people in this world now who have never seen quality or how it should be done; in my works; Heavy machinery; not the mickey mouse kit we see today that is portable; we designed and manufactured bespoke kitchens, sheds, furniture, laminate works, complete shop fitting...

First purchasing three six panel hardboard moulded doors; loaded, arrived and wrappers off; then unusually; checked for bowing; all were bowed 4mm; returned and refunded. Next day went to another supplier; purchased another three doors; same pattern; started to fit them; whitewood rubbish...

Having visited my local ironmonger to purchase 3 lever mortise sash locks; having checked three; all had their face plates fitted bent; the sales person said they had a thousand in stock; I said they were rubbish; they said they are used in sheds; I said they should be sent back or scrapped; you...

I have purchased sash mortice locks from Screwfix; I usually mark the spindle and key holes by hand; squaring the marks from the front edge around to the sides prior to drilling the hole. This time I decided to use the printed leaflet template supplied; guess what; the holes were drilled as...

A friend of mine recently purchased some six panel interior hardboard moulded doors....not recommended at all. The door frame is scant and whitewood and no matter how sharp your plane or power plane cutters are; the timber rips. After sizing the doors to fit the frames and fit the locks...

What is the best and most reliable TRV on the market today. I currently use Drayton TRV4's.

I,ve 25 radiators in total and a twin gas valve condensing boiler, I'm currently replacing and upgrading radiators to modern specs; so thought that fitting say a magnaclean would be worthwhile. Currently hardly any debris;much has come out of the system and all radiators become hot all over; so...

I am replacing radiators. I note that some Radiator valves on the market have drain off points. Is it a good idea to use these. Drain off valves; most seem to have a rubber washer inside on a floating head and after time the rubber washer sticks, blocking drain off. Is there an alternative...

I want to install Magnaclean or an alternative device in the central heating system. Question: What are your thoughts and advice of products suitable for this job and what do you think is the best product/make to use.

I need to replace a Horstmann economy 7, the write up in Screwfix for this model varies with one electrician and plumber stating that build and life expectancy is poor. Question: What is the best quality economy 7 switch to use and who offers the best price.

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======================= FLAMEPORT answered a simple question with a simple answer(s) "If you insist on making a simple job difficult, then: Circuit with power -> 3A FCU - > Ceiling switch with neon -> flex connection plate -> towel rail. Cables in trunking, concealed in the wall...

No, I 'll be back. Thank you Ban all sheds; have a nice day

Thank you Flameport; have a nice day