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Hi all. Before I spend money on a plumber, wondering if I can do this myself. Does this toilet just get pushed on. Looks like I just shimmy the toilet to the structure and make sure they are aligned. Anything special I need to know? Also, does anyone know how reliable the grey rubber bend...

Hi all I’m hoping someone can give me some ideas how to join a tricky waste pipe up. If you look at the pictures, there is a waste connection that is buried amongst a UFH manifold. The black is just some duct tape closing the end. The perfect result of people not speaking to each other or...

Hi all I've recently installed underfloor heating and having LVT tiles installed soon. All the tiles note that the UFH should not exceed 27 degrees C. However, the flow temperature of the system will be higher than that. I know that the heat still needs to get through the screed/latex which will...

Hi all I wanted to pick your brains. I'm having LVT installed and 2 floorer installers have noted to me that I should install the skirting first if I want a better finish. I don't see the logic behind this as I thought the point of skirting was to hide the imperfections at the ends. Searching...

Hi all I need to raise the floor level in my downstairs toilet to match up to some UFH being installed. It will be latexed over before the flooring is installed. I've bought some 22mm P5 t&g to use. I just wanted to get some advise on the best way to work around the toilet and angles? My thought...

Hi all Recently had a Aerotherm Plus heat pump and cylinder installed. It includes the Sensocomfort and I was surprised to see that something of this day and age doesn't include remote access as standard. Anyway, I went and purchased the internet gateway (vr940f) to connect up. It comes as...

Hi all. I did a stupid thing. I bid on the wrong ebay product as I was in a rush. I ended up getting a Wagner 150m...... But only the body with no hose or gun :( So now I'm trying to find some parts but those I've found online seem to be more expensive than buying a whole new 150m. Can anyone...

Hi there I'm having a double story extension being built on my home. It is a 1970's UK dormer window type semi-detached property. The builder has done a great job but I really don't feel like they are taking my requests in and just doing what is easiest for them, even at the expense of me losing...

Hi all. Busy sorting out an area for a shed (with concrete base) and a resin based patio. I read that I should be using a porous base (SUDS compliant). Looking online there is a lot of options like gravel, basalt, MOT 3, etc.... Would any of them work? Do I need a different base or can I just...

Hi all I'm trying to save myself some money with a new extension I'm doing and want to lay the heat pump base and soak away myself. Never done this before but doesn't look complicated. However, just wanted to get some of your expert advise with a couple questions below: 1 - I assume the process...

Hi all. Wondering for those out there that have a toolbelt, what do you use for your 18v drill or driver? I'm buying a tool belt as tired of making holes in my pockets and not being able to carry what I need. Anyway, I'm not sold on a drill holster as it seems like the weight of the battery...

Hi all. Doing an extension at my house and to save money, want to demolish an old garage and related foundation myself. I may not be good at making stuff but breaking stuff I've got a good history of. Anyway, I was going to do what I could with a sledgehammer and then rent a concrete breaker to...

Hi all I have a couple questions if you don't mind. I've read quite a few posts but haven't seen the answers (please point me to one if I missed it that has the answer). 1. Heated version electricity use. I read that using the PIV in winter can cause the house to get cold, specifically where it...

Hi all I have an outside wood table that has been treated with a water based stain. I was wondering if there is a simple easy means of annually ensuring protection (not having to sand down but just applying another coat of something clear). Is it possible to treat stained wood? And if so, with...

Hi all I want to put a shed in my driveway as it is wasted space. I was originally just looking for something cheap but then realised it would be a visible target for thieves, so want something I could secure a bit more. I started looking at steel sheds but read on the condensation so ruled that...

Hi all Following on from another discussion, I've got a climbing frame where I want to add some monkey bars. I've got some existing wood that I would prefer to use for the additional side (as it matches the frame perfectly and saves me some bucks) and I have bought some 1-1/4" aluminium tube for...

Hi all I was hoping to get some advice on the use of dowling rod as monkey bars for my kids climbing frame (outside). I say monkey bars but the kids will also be climbing on top, which is why I’m looking to fix the bars mid way between the sides, not on top which would be much easier, as it...

Hey all Please forgive the noob questions. I’ve started reading up on setting up my own CCTV system but can’t seem to find a straight answer on this: 1. For IP cameras, do you basically set the camera up with a folder to save to (whether that is a PC, NAS or NVR)? I know some have other...

Hey all Just hoping someone can advise, if the central heating is on but all radiators are closed, will that… 1 - Damage the boiler in any way? 2 - Cost much? To give some context, I want to get the independent smart radiator controls (the ones where each radiator operates independently...

Hi all Can someone please tell me what I’m doing wrong. I bought the Fischer Self-Drill Plasterboard Fixings (http://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-self-drill-plasterboard-fixings-metal-35mm-100-pack/47347). First time I used them (coming from a land where everything is plaster/brick) but didn’t...