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If you fix some expanded metal lath (EML) to the block work it will strengthen the the plaster and prevent cracking. It's widely used where plaster and wood have got to be plastered over as cracking is almost certain without the mesh in place. Mike

Drill some holes in 2x6 timber as a base ? Or just hire the rubber feet Mike

We had a similar setup to what you are proposing in our last house and we had a triton pump and it was ok but not the best in my opinion. This http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Taps+%26+Showers/d240/Shower+Pumps/sd2999/Stuart+Turner+Techflo+TP+Twin+Shower+Pump/p85508 pump is better and a lot...

The other ( probably better) things to use in the smaller holes are these...

These http://www.screwfix.com/p/hafele-hinge-repair-plates/6418j are what you need. They just screw over the hole and will probably hide all the holes, and anyway they will be out of sight on the inside of the cabinet. Mike

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Usually in the metal drawer runner there are one or two screws that keep the drawer in the runner, have a look at the out side channel or the inside of the drawer. Mike

Yes there is, I would scrape any loose stuff off and mix up some easyfill 40 and apply with a broad bladed caulking knife. There will be some shrink back so you will need to sand down in between coats but once dry, apply a mist coat then top coat of your choice . You could use any filler really...

Here is a thread from a while ago http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/copper-pipes-in-the-wall.82721/ Might be of help Mike

Try a squirt of wd40 with the little straw thing on the nozzle (make sure the oven is cold ). Mike

Use a 7mm drill bit and a brown plastic plug and at least a 40mm No10 screw because when the plug is fully in the concrete lintel, there will be at least 10mm of plaster for the screw to go through before it gets a good fixing in the lintel. If a No10 screw is too thick for the holes in the...

If you don't need to open the door very often then you could build a removable wall of cellotex propped up with battens and just remove it when the need arises. Mike

This is how to measure the handles; https://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/measure-a-door-handle/ But I'm not sure about the turnkey. May have to do a search such as ' upvc handles with turnkey ' to get the right ones Mike

It looks to me like someone has drilled and put a screw in the handle to keep it on. Before you take it off, measure the handle centres for the turnkey and the spindle and source a replacement otherwise you may not be able to open or shut the door. The handles should come off once the screws are...

The easiest way to drill if it's a concrete lintel, is to use a SDS drill as it will go through like butter. Mike

Here is another link ; http://upvcspares4repairs.co.uk/everest-union-door-lock-match-48pz-aluminimum-steel-door-lock.html They are very helpful if you need to phone them before you buy. Mike

Fibreglass!

This year we had our house re plumbed completely due to a extension after six months moving to our new home. I don't know about a spec as such but here is a few things to consider 1. Make sure the plumber is a bona fide business and not sub contracting the work out to a lot of foreign workers...

We bought our kitchen from this company ( not in frame ) but we are well pleased with the price, quality and service. http://www.diy-kitchens.com/kitchens/inframe/ Mike