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Hi I'm adding a double socket and piggybacking off the 13amp fuse spur Am i right in thinking the new brown and blue wires go in L out (brown) N out (blue) what is the thin copper exposed wire?

Hi I've a feeling it's the balancing? I turned all the radiators off 2 months ago the tvrs & lockshields clockwise to drain one as I was thinking of changing it. First time using the heating and I suddenly realised I hadn't turned the tvrs or lockshields back on.I then attempted this whilst the...

Any idea if this can be fixed lve took it apart so much but it doesn't look like I can fix anything

Hi would I be able to put a single socket and piggyback off the switch on the wall? Just need a single for a WiFi extender

Just noticed the solvent weld ive had for a month or so has stuck to a container it was on top of in the garage, it looks like it's leaked. Can't see any holes and surely the solvent weld would have dried up is this common?

Hi noticed our cabinet door has dropped, I think it's from the weight of the bin which is fixed to the back. It's the top, bottom a rew which won't tighten I filled it with ronseal 2 part wood filler but when I screwed it back in place the filler fell to pieces again. Just tried again so will...

Found an old masterplug 4 gang extension and was wondering if it had surge protection?

I'm in the process of putting the toilet back in and noticed the silicone or sealant that was around the flush valve is peeling away. Can I put abit of 820 sanitary silicone around it and leave it 24 hrs to cure?

We've just had our downstairs bathroom tiled and the tiler has cut the same tiles to be used as a splashback. The left side looks fine with the edging, but the right side the edging isn’t quite covering the tile and you can see the adhesive slightly. I’m going to silicone the back & sides of...

Any advice? I've got a 32mm hole saw & arbor. I've read all sorts cutting in reverse to start with, to using the arbor hallway then switching to the other side, to clamping another board underneath. Hopefully somebody has solved this and could help.

Hi we're getting our floor tiles done in the downstairs bathroom soon and we wanted to replace the basin with a corner one, but the waste pipe is a problem. Is it possible? without having to cut a hole through the middle? Corner Unit

How easy would it be to add a single socket for our treadmill? I think the previous home owner has added a double socket, so I'm not sure, would it be possible to run a cable And attach a single socket?

Hi I've had to adjust the door due to the heat and I've noticed why it might have dropped, the screw from the hinge to the frame looks loose, and probably why were having to light the door to shut. How do I go about tightening this? The top is too tight, and I've had to adjust it almost to...

Ive recently been painting our skirting boards and door frames with satinwood, and I'm now noticing the 6 panel doors which are 10 years old could do with a touch up,can these be painted? It doesn't look like I can sand them much. I'm also wondering if I can repair the hole in one of the doors...

Hi thought I'd try here for help my sisters moved into there new place and has sent me this video, she thinks changing the tap will help but... Any ideas it does this in the kitchen or when the washing machine or toilet is flushed. Tap buzz

Hi noticed the front door has dropped again. The installer came back out and tried to lift the door but apparently the hinge now needs packing out as there's no room to adjust the door?? He tried to adjust it but it wouldn't hold? We've had constant problems since it was installed, with me...

Hi I've changed the kitchen socket due to 1 of the switches breaking, wouldn't let me switch it off. Since I've changed the socket the left socket doesn't seem to work, if I flick the on switch I get power for a brief second then nothing.... Any ideas? I've since tried the old socket and still...

Hi any advice on how to remove cuprinol drips off indian sandstone? White vinegar with stiff brush?

Hi hozelock pipe spit so have cut it back, can you reuse these silly clips? As I'm not having much luck. Tempted to just use a jubilee clip but would that be strong enough?

Hi, wondering if anyone could recommend a good Indian sandstone sealer,wet look if possible? I'm planning to clean the slabs first with diluted Bac 50 and then want to seal them,as everytime I jet wash it seems to be blowing out the easy joint.