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I have an immersion heater for hot water on economy 7 with a separate supply for 'normal' and eco 7. A few days ago I realised I didn't have any hot water so the bottom element hadn't come on overnight. I checked the consumer unit and that circuit had tripped, so I turned it back on. It then...

I've recently accepted a quote for new upvc windows and a new porch on the front of my house (Two 3 sided bay windows, one 'normal' window for the upstairs boxroom, and a new porch and front door) in rosewood, all with clear glass for just under 5 grand. I meant to ask him how much more it...

I've just had my living room totally replastered with a new ceiling and have now come to fit a new ceiling light and replace the old dimmer switch for this light and just wanted to check a couple of things out, as what was supposed to be totally straightforward seems not to be. I've got the...

I've just had a quote for some plastering work. I've just had my living room and dining room knocked through and taken all the walls down to bare brick. Both rooms were around 3.2x3.5m (now with no adjoining wall and an RSJ that needs boxing in). Been quoted just over a grand to dot and dab...

Bear with me, as I don't know very much about plastering (as is probably apparent!). I'm currently renovating my 1930s house and have just had the living room/dining room knocked through (RSJ installed). I've also just taken all of the original plaster off the walls to get re-done as it was in...

Unfortunately, the house that I recently bought has a Saniflo fitted in the downstairs loo. I don't know much about these, other than they are an absolute pain and often go wrong (some of my sites at work have them fitted). Surprise surprise, mine has now gone wrong. In short, I flushed the...