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Hi all, Almost finished the re-plumbing of my wet room that I have planned to have tiled in the new year but I have one job left that I'd like to tackle before Santa comes. I need to drain the central heating system and once again require some advice. I assume the drain-off valve is that in...

I had to dig up a bit around this radiator pipe to move it and now I want to cover it up again. There was a top layer of screed which I am not concerned about here as it’ll be tiling but the concrete was relatively easy to get out. I’d like to fill it with something similar in case I have an...

Hey all, Can someone explain this set up to me? The way I see it is that the central heating pipes are 10mm PVC run inside a black flexible sleeve underground. Then as they come up to go into the radiators they are fixed into a 90º bracket of sorts then a 15mm sleeve clips into that and covers...

Can anyone advise me on what to look for in a toilet for this waste pipe? I know I will need one with the cistern offset from the bowl but is there a certain type/measurement I need to look for? PS: I have fitted a a straight pan connector in this image.

Hi guys, I've decided to replace my old EPH T27 dual zone (water and heating) programmer for a Hive receiver and would appreciate help with the wiring. I have attached 3 images, 2 showing the current wiring of the T27 and what was noted on the casing and the 3rd is the new Hive receiver...

Hi guys, Question for you experts out there. I am seeking to trace this wall to bury the pipes for a shower but have hit a snag. The picture I uploaded shows the centre line (red) and green lines show roughly where the pipes need to come down. The left pipe however can't come over anymore...

Hu guys, I want to vent a portable air con unit out through a cavity wall. The flexi hose from the AC is just under 6" in diameter. I am therefore assuming a 6" core bit is required? What about going through the wall, would I require a pipe to extend out to the vent? Thanks in advance for any...

Hey all, Looking for some advice regarding removing mortar residue from paving. It was a novice mistake as I'd never laid paving before and having done a reasonable job I then screwed things up with the grouting and failed to wash away the residue. I then tried power hosing and scrubbing each...

Hi guys, I want to double-slot this fence for privacy. Is there something used to keep the gaps between the slots consistent and what length of nails would I need? Thanks.

Hey guys, I am replacing a standard radiator for a towel rail and have hit a snag. The towel rail is 600mm wide but the pipework is 700mm wide. The radiator that came off was also 600mm wide but because it used angled valves they have taken up the additional 10mm. In the picture that I have...

Hi all, I currently have this type of flooring in a wet room but it is a horrendous blue colour and I want to change to it. I'm based in Northern Ireland - where would I go buy something similar?

Hey guys, As the title asks, is this a straight-forward install for a handyman or would I need an electrician? I am looking to replace the top fitting with the bottom one. I am just not familiar with the bottom one's wiring. Thanks.

I've decided to bite the bullet and start on the wet room. I've been putting this off now forever because of the flooring. I'd like to lift it and have similar but nicer flooring laid but have a few questions first. 1. Is it vinyl? 2. Who would fit such a thing; is that a plumbers roll? 3. I'm...

Hey guys, Purchased some blinds to install myself into the window reveal. My house is a 2015 build that I believe has concrete lintels. When I moved in I had vertical blinds installed and the brackets are fitted using just these self-tappers (see image). I recall trying to drill into the...

Installed a TV bracket onto a stud wall using 4x25mm Gripits. Seems solid but for an insurance policy I'd like to stick 2 coach screws into the stud as well but need to make sure I get the middle of it. As you can see, I'm having to patch up two holes as one was too close to the stud for the...

Hey all, Hoping to get some advice from one of the pros on this. Decided to look into staining my front door (see attachments). I tested on a small area and after lightly sanding I applied the stain but small discrepancies are appearing through. If I sanded deeper, then the resulting marks...

Hey guys, Bought some "Bamboo Screening" to try and minimise the lack of privacy between some slotted fencing but it doesn't quite cut it. Here is the fencing.. Here is the bamboo screening... I was thinking of something like a waterproof sheeting of some description that I could staple...

Been looking online and reading mixed reviews on various connectors and am wondering has anyone got a tap like this and found a connector that works? Thanks in advance

Hey guys, Between a mixture of stupidity and not paying attention I touched up my mum’s sitting room with a soft sheen instead of the Matt. It dawned on me quite quickly and thankfully I didn’t continue. Can a waterbased white undercoat be used to save sanding? Don’t want her stuff converted...

Hey guys, Quick one for you pros....why do monobloc flexis have different taps ends on them? I notice that one has a longer stem than the other.