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    Internal light switch with 3 settings?

    Thank you all for the solutions. 2 gang 2 way it is then!
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    Lean to against house

    Hi guys, I have a quick question, i am planning on building a Lean to against the house whcih will cover our Hot tube, similar to the picture below: Do i need to put and lead flashing against the house where the horizontal beam will fix? just concerned about water on the brick work. All the...
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    Internal light switch with 3 settings?

    Hi all, I have an internal light switch to an outside light which is permanently live, it's either on constantly on the down switch or on the IR on the up switch. This was here from a new build when we moved in. is there a switch available that give me 3 settings, IR, permanently on and off...
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    Need to make my Metal Gazebo smaller

    ha ha, I like a challenge and if i can save money all the better :) Yes moving the legs in could be an option, and an over hang will not be too bad i guess as it need to fold in For bad weather. Here is where it will go: To the back fence, it over hangs the black rails by 40 cm, but i was...
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    Need to make my Metal Gazebo smaller

    Ok, i could buy one at the correct size i guess, but the dimensions i want don't seem to exist and i have one i can hack, so thought i'd ask and see if it can be done. I have one of these -...
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    Decking oil?

    I am going to try the the decking oil from Screw fix - £21! seems to ahve good reviews! i'll let you know! I know a lot of guys on here recommend the liberon oil, just google it and you can get some good deals!
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    help with Honeywell HR80 fault

    Thanks Dan, I'll have a check with the button and see if it's that! The 2 are not in critical areas so i can do without them at the moment! I'll check out the failsafe option! thanks
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    help with Honeywell HR80 fault

    Hi all, I have a fault which i can;t seem to see in any documentation or on the web (Probably not looking at the correct thing though?) 2 of my HR80's have developed this fault i which they will not sync or re-ling to the system. Here is the flashing symbol i get on them...
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    Fixing the button on a waste disposal unit help

    False alarm! Mate came over unscrewed it gave it a clean and it works like new lol!
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    Fixing the button on a waste disposal unit help

    Hi all! I have a waste disposal unit and the button is the plastic push type on the sink unit, now I am no expert but it looks like some sort of vacuumed switch? As it has a tube from the switch to the unit. Now the switch when pressed takes ages to move and come back up, any ideas on...
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    Big Question & Advice on renovating a whole house

    Thanks Nige! I guess there will be hidden pitfalls! Are there any guides on this sort of thing, basically what to start with to get the the best use of time out of the renovation i.e do you tackle the outside first or last? get the kitchen and bathrooms done first so at least you could...
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    Big Question & Advice on renovating a whole house

    Excellent, thanks for the reply - i thought i would get shoot down with such vagueness :) I understand what you are saying, i guess you have to have self control or you would always want to add more things :) I am up for doing a lot of work but with 2 kids i want to get some trades in like...
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    Big Question & Advice on renovating a whole house

    Hi all, i realise this is a question that should be split into the different sub forums (Which i will) but need a general feel for the project first and wondered if i was over or underestimating my ambition. There is a house we want to buy, but every room needs redoing :) are my estimates...
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    Confused over Decking joist spacing will this be ok?

    from here - http://www.jpennyltd.co.uk/
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    How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

    Cheers, easy method, cost effective and it's not forever! Thanks again!
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    How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

    Cheers, easy method, cost effective and it's not forever! Thanks again!
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    How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

    Thanks, do you mean this item - http://www.mothercare.com/Mothercare-Door-Slam-Stoppers-2pk/dp/B001B93G8M/sr=1-3/qid=1291055563/ref=sr_1_3/275-9407660-1585953?_encoding=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42764041&mcb=core
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    How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

    Thanks Guyz! Sorry for the late reply! I ahve one of those Perko door closures (bought it years ago and never used it) will this be the same as the door closers mentioned that you find in the work place - wife will not be to happy with one of those in the living room! LOL Also i forgot to...
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    How can i make my door so that it can not be slammed?

    Hi all, we have a double glass door in our living room, it's a heavy one (fire door) we only use on of the doors, but the kids (and other little ones that come over) tend to slam it as it's heavy and we are worried about there fingers. Is there any thing available like a soft closer for it...
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    Artificial grass - any recommendations?

    I had a feeling you would say that :) But what would happen, uneven worn areas? Waterlogged?
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