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Good thinking fellas, I have a mate who's a sparky so I'll get him round to give me the initial advice. Cheers for that.

Hi folks, I'm currently doing a big bit of landscaping in my back garden. Something I've always been keen on is having lights in the back garden but I know there are rules and regulations that prevent you from wiring up your own electrics. I respect the rules and regs and my own safety but...

Guys, Thanks for the reply's. I'm going to go with the attaching wooden supports to the joists to make sure these things never come out again. I appreciate your help.

Hi folks, how is everyone? I've had a slight nightmare with a curtain pole that spans a bay window. I knew it would be a nightmare because in order to allow the curtains to open and close fully I could only attach 3 brackets - one in the middle and 2 at either side. To make matters worse the...

Very interesting money_penny. I imagine you are getting so much wetter now that the shower works properly :wink:

Thanks for the advice fella's. I've bought some relatively cheap stuff to spray on the infected wood - looking at the advice from Davey P I don't really need to worry and get the big companies in to sort it all out. Hell, if the stairs crumble away I'll just have to get some new ones!

Hi folks, I have just had a bit of building work done in my house and they have found some wood worm, mainly under the stairs. We bought the house about a year ago and had a detailed survey which I thought would have picked it up! Anyway, the workmen aren't sure if it's been treated or...

Nige, many thanks for the reply. Just to let you know I went to B&Q and bought some rubber bungs that attached to each waste pip and a thingg called a 'Waste Union'...it did the trick and all is working well - no leaks!!! Thanks

Hi Everyone, i'm new - nice to meet you all. I have recently installed a new dishwasher, The waste pipe was too short so I bought extra and attached it with a rubber bung that was already on the waste pipe attached to the dishwasher. The seal wasn't great and it has inevitably leaked....I...