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    Pipe size to shower size question

    Sounds like you have made a good upgrade. Short answer: no Flow rate is more important than pressure for this but for that short distance it won't make any noticeable difference
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    Awkward Downlights

    Stuck to the paint? Run a stanley knife blade around behind the bezel and then try again
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    Cloakroom Renovation & S Trap Toilets

    You need a pan connector, not a 110mm - drain connector one like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-rigid-straight-wc-connector-white-260mm/209jj It will probably fit nicely into the narrower clay pipe below the joint area.
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    Cracks in ceiling fill ot wallpaper over?

    Are we seeing things, or is that a cable buried in the plaster?
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    Help with spotlight

    You can buy replacements eg https://lightitright.co.uk/product/down-light-spot-light-replacement-spare-spring-clip-universal-bracket/ also on ebay/amazon etc they just clip into place in the 2 small lugs on the existing fitting. No electrician needed. Just take care not to damage the...
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    XPS tile backer boards on blocks

    Its not really dot & Dab thats used with these, more an even applicaiton with a notched trowel, and a thicker bed in places where the wall needs slight builsing out. Then screw through onto the wall, using washers
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    Bedroom Design

    Hey Woody, Pinterest didnt exist when this thread was started! Maybe it can help them if they want to re-do the bedroom again now
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    XPS tile backer boards on blocks

    Its normal to use tile adhesive behind these boards, not drywall adhesive. You'll have to just remove all the blobs from the existing plasterboard application and then bed out the XPS boards as needed with tile adhesive to make them level. from their installation manual: Qboard® basiq can be...
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    Carpeting a floor - front door catching the carpet.

    You just use a Z-shaped strip which folds down to hold both sides of the transition, with a slight slope in the finished level of it
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    Private Number Plates

    OL0 6OAT
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    What size jack-hammer?

    Ah, I would do that with my Tommy bar. Good workout. Hiring a breaker for a day is about £70, so surely you'd save £100 on buying a titan one?
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    What size jack-hammer?

    Hire 3 tonne digger with rock breaker attachment and bucket as well if they're 600mm deep.
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    How to deal with a window when building a stud wall in a bathroom

    This is how it's usually done for concealed cisterns
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    Radiator tail not coming off

    You can see you have them like pliers. Need to lock them in place, thats the point of vise-grips
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    Front Door sill / treadboard damp

    There is an aco brickslot drain in place. First thing is to ensure this is clear and flowing freely. If this is blocked and causing ponding, this is the main issue. Then move on to looking at ensuing a slope down from sill to thje drain. Also, ACO drains have to be laid 3-5mm below any...
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    Self Level Old Uneven Concrete Floor

    You'll need to scrape off the old adhesive residue, then vac the floor & prime & then SLC. Many different types available. Ardex is top of the range, along with Sika. others include Mapei and then own brands such as Screwfix no nonsense. Follow the instructions for mixing and placement, some...
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    Radiator tail not coming off

    You need to adjust the wheel at the back and then clamp it onto the piece. useful videos & steps to follow here
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    How to rejoin a severed 32mm PVC under-sink waste pipe?

    Yes would work as a temporary solution. Ensure you remove any rough edges inside the waste to avoid clogs. Long term, under main sink with appliances and insinkerator connected, advise you to replace the waste
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    Radiator tail not coming off

    How did you get on with this one?
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    How to rejoin a severed 32mm PVC under-sink waste pipe?

    Why on earth was that cut there? Doesnt make any sense. Sure its not 40mm? Those usually are. If a 40mm coupling doesnt work, maybe get a new one of these...
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