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It's just a bit of remedial work, to the floor, rather than the piping. In an ideal world, I'd have it all out, becauseI know the moment I get the wooden floor laid over the top, something will go pearshaped. re insulating tape - are we talking the PVC electrical type tape?

Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice on a spot of DIY. I've had to replace a section of concrete floor - about 2ft by 1ft. Underneath the length, I've unearthed a copper radiator pipe. The pipe isn't lagged in anyway, in fact, it's just surrounded by grit and hardcore. I'm wanting to...

I used a pipecutter where possible, but there was very little clearance in parts so a saw was the only option I could think of. I did think of filings being the cause, but thought they'd have flushed out by now - there's been a fair few gallons gone through the system since the works.

Ok, it looks like it's only me, and I'm now concerned that it's a result of my DIYing. Basically, I've cut the supply pipes to the bath, sink and toilet. On the five pipes, I've put compression isolators, and then joined to the new fixtures with flexible piping. I'm worried that either the...

I've recently installed a nice white bathroom suite, only to have my bathing experience sullied by dirty green water. I'm fairly sure it's a new occurence, although you couldn't always see the colour of the water in the old blue suite :shock: I've currently got Severn Trent working on a new...

Bit of background first. 1890ish end terrace. Chimney stack removed and roof tiled over. Top of gable reduced by several feet and rebuilt due to slight bulge. Very top rebuilt with breezeblocks. Gable pebbledashed. All works done as part of council grant, works signed off by same. The problem...

When I first moved into my house about ten years ago, there were signs of woodworm in several places, notably around the toilet and in the hallway (above a cellar). Whilst nothing had lost its structure, I removed the worst affected boards and treated the rest thoroughly. Recently, I've noticed...

No, I'm just attempting to do things in a roundabout way. By tidying up the cellar, I intend to install a tumble dryer which will 1) remove a major source of condensation from the house and 2) create a four inch vent which, when not in use, will provide an extra air inlet to the cellar. That's...

I know that 'throughflow' is a kind of mecca for all cellar owners, and I can understand the thinking, but I must say that the construction of my house has never really allowed for it - it's not a case of modern life having destroyed the original plans. Even were the window still as originally...

Never that simple though is it! The entire 'top' is laminated so theres no airflow that way. The cellar is not particularly well ventilated either. Originally there was a window to the front (now under several foot of garden) so theres only actually one airbrick around the whole base of the...

Quick question which might be a little daft - but I can't find a clear answer. I'm just making the cellar a bit more presentable in an 1890's end terrace which is slightly damp. What I'm wondering is if I would be able to gloss the exposed woodwork i.e. the joists and undersides of the...

Have also checked fuses just in case - all ok.

Just to update. All of the lights on the side which had a problem are now working. Sure it is a connector problem which I have now fixed. Unfortunately, ALL of the lights on the other side, which were working previously, are now out. I have noticed that there are a few 'non-standard' looking...

Hello all. New Punto MK1 owner - well, new car owner altogether. Anyhoo, noticed a rear brake light out today, bought the replacement bulb and removed the cluster. Problem is, the bulb was ok - seems like a wiring problem. First clue was a rolled up bit of fag packet holding the connector in...