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I need to replace my low level WC pan but not sure what connectors are needed. My Standard ideal low level toilet has given me 20+ years of faultless service but the pan sprang a leak at the exit (toilet spigot to pan connector) when I flush the toilet. Please look at the photos I have...

Hi Who do you call if you have a leak in your water pipe or want to replace sanitary ware? Am I right in saying a gas safe fitter/plumber only deals with gas pipe? Are there alternative qualifications for those who deal with water pipes? fred

The double glazed units are quite thin. Any suggestion on how I may improve the insulation?

My kitchen has two ceiling rose but one of them does not work. No electric current is reaching it. I do not know why but the previous owner said it has never worked. Currently I just have one strip of fluorescent light. I am thinking of replacing the tube and using ordinary lights but this...

Just installed my new washing machine. Are there any merits or disadvantage to leave it sitting on the polystyrene base that comes with the machine as packaging rather than on bare floor? I have heard some machines makes a lot of noise and vibration. Would it reduce this as well as wear and tear...

hi My neighbour is replacing her boiler which is the same as mine, a Vulcan Continental. Are there parts worth salvaging as spare parts in case mine goes wrong in the future? What do they look like?

I have to put up a metal TV and video bracket onto a brick wall in the kitchen. The bracket is quite heavy even before the 14" TV is on it. The instruction suggests using at least 4 screws to hold the bracket but does not say what size to use. Any advise on mounting this heavy object such as...

My bedroom is too dark because I have fitted wardrobes that are made of contiboard with printed chequered brown colour. Any idea how I can change the colour cheaply and quickly? I thought of painting it but I do not know if you need special paint.