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Last winter, I noticed mould along the eaves on the ceilings of both my daughters' rooms (picture after I cleaned it off with bleach). I have beefed up the insulation previously and fitted Manthorpe Refurbishment Eaves Vents to prevent the insulation from blocking the roof ventilation. The...

Are there any products to allow the staining of set concrete that's set already? Looking to improve the look of some pavers before I seal them.

Have detected the issue: a very small split in the ducting condensing on the vent and dripping down (which I missed when I first looked :confused:). Have brought "Aluminium Insulated Flexible Ducting Hose" and fitted. Will move the switch as suggested but need to fit new as its burnt out...

It sounds like I have to replace the switch, which is good news. What should I be looking at buying?

Hi all, No recent work done at all. I think I may have tracked it down with your help. The switch next to the fan in the attic opened it up, and its wet inside. I am assuming there is a slight leak (although none I could detect) from the roof tile vent used to extract as the switch is...

Thanks all... Yes it used to work fine. No recent work done. Everything worked until a few days ago. (I assume thats what your getting at.) @ericmark and @sparkwright So your both suggesting a fan replacement? Yes, the junction box did have a cover (back on now) just so I could see what...

Currently, my bathroom light and fan don't turn off. I have replaced the light bulb and the bathroom switch just in case (the switch needed doing anyway), but that has not solved the problem. What process could I go through to track down this issue? I do wonder if this juction box could have...

I'm looking for some guidance on improving the subbase of my driveway (currently the driveway is old and damaged/badly done tarmac). I intend to finish with gravel driveway flint or something interlocking. I want the driveway to be permeable, so sub-base is key, as I understand things...

I need to mix some concrete for a patio area. Using Powder Mortar Tone, I just wondered: does anyone know of a cheap brand that can get me good results?

I am assuming the following would be OK to use: 13A 1-GANG DP SWITCHED PLUG SOCKET Do I need to worry about clipping the wires leading to the socket?

Yes, you're right. I would need to sort this. In terms of the blanking should I tape off the wire ends in some way as well as encapsulate them in the back box? Good idea about the switch plastic back box - plus blank plate, will do that.

Hello, I want to remove my old electric shower and make the ceiling good (remove the switch). I can/have switched off the shower in the consumer unit, but I want to leave the wire and switch in place just in case. I assume that the best practice is to blank off the (now not live wire) in the...

The fence before was the same/similar height. I know they should have replaced it like for like. What can I do if it is a surface water drain, wait till it rains then complain? I agree, but what can I do about that now it's built? They extended the driveway in one area as it was being built.

Not only that, but even the wall is over the boundary (based on where the face of the old fence came to, that is). They have also knocked over the last pillar on my front garden wall (no consultation whatsoever). Part of that foundation was built out as the wall was constructed, so from where...

Its for Hedge hogs (but yes I also thought the same thing initially)

I don't believe there are any specific planning restrictions; I have submitted planning myself for my gate and don't recall anything. I was wondering about a like-for-like replacement; the original was a fence. Most concerned about it toppling over at some point and hurting someone or damaging...

He's a solicitor, so I imagine thats covered. Am more interested in the viability of the wall construction, the builders seemed like cowboys to me.

What factors determine the viability of building a brick wall directly off your concrete driveway? My neighbour has had a large wall built on the edge of his drive, and I wonder if this is acceptable. If so, what conditions would typically need to be met for this to occur?

My Mums neighbour has kindly sent more pics... It looks like it's from the roof, Do you have any idea what is most likely issue?

My mum's house has a number of spalled bricks (these from the chimney breast). Some are also going below damp proof course in some areas. My dad got the gable end rendered when he was alive because it got so bad. The house is 30-odd years old, and the bricks seem to be crap, to be fair. What...