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I live in a bungalow built with solid 9 inch walls and because of this, I have condensation problems. This is made worse though by a bit of rising damp in various places. [A previous owner took up the wooden suspended floors and filled with concrete, bridging the damp course in many places and...

Hi there, Some years ago now I lived close to a mate who tried his hand at this. He first tried using brick but was plagued by water. He then had the idea of sinking a used oil central heating tank of suitable size which he eventually did. The next day though it had lifted out of the ground by...

Thanks again doitall. I'll let you know how things turn out.

Thanks again doitall, some good points for me to think about. Thing is though, when I last did this about 10/12 years ago I had no probs. Now I'm pants. Must be old age creeping along I expect. Cheers.

Hi. I have BAC hardwood front and back doors which are about 12 years old. I am having probs with the hinges on the rear door but I cannot find re-placements. I have been on to BAC who say they no longer supply them, and that they can send a team round to fit new hinges, but the door/frame will...

Hi doitall, the flux I'm using is Fry I think it says, Powerflow Flux, made by Cookson Electronics, in a yellow pot. The method you advise is pretty much the way I am doing it, but when I next try I will note what you say about keep the solder out of the flame. Have you any thoughts about...

Hi everyone, I joined recently, although I have been browsing the forums for well over a year. I am not a plumber by trade but I have always completed my own work successfully. I have installed wet central heating in my three previous houses and the only leaks I had have been with compression...