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Hi All, Any ideas how to have grass growing in our new home. I’m new to gardening and this looks like a huge job. Thanks.

Hi, I am installing a shower holder to acrylic and was wondering what type of plugs I would need. I tried drilling a 6mm hole but the acrylic is splitting and when tapping the plug in, the acrylic is splitting around the edges. Thanks.

Hi All, I have my washing machine connected to the pipes under the sink, however there is a pipe on the right, which leaks water when I wash the dishes. Does this need some sort of cap? I feel like it was fitted for two appliances however I only have a washing machine. Thanks.

Hi, I recently hired a builder to assemble a PAX wardrobe, and he suggested using No More Nails adhesive to attach pieces of wood to my plasterboard wall. These were intended to act as anchors that I could drill into to stop the wardrobe from tipping forward. After applying the adhesive, we...

Hi All, This is the only realistic place we can hang our shows and coats but I’m a little worried about it falling forwards. Any ideas on how I could stop that from happening. Thanks

Hi All, I hope you’re doing well! I’m planning to get a new washing machine installed and just wanted to double-check that I have all the correct connections in place. I’ve attached pictures for reference. If anyone could confirm or let me know if I’m missing something, I’d greatly appreciate...

I’m looking for advice on installing a bath screen. My landlord has given me permission to install one, but I need something lightweight and fixed. A swinging screen isn’t an option as it would hit the sink, which overhangs the bath. The wall behind the bath has acrylic panels, and I’m not sure...

Hi Everyone, We’ve just moved into a rental property, and the house has wall lights installed throughout. I’d like to replace them with ceiling lights for better lighting and aesthetics. I’m assuming I’ll need the landlord’s permission before making any changes, but in the meantime, can anyone...

Hi everyone, I’m considering getting a Bosch washing machine with the i-DOS automatic detergent dosing system, and I wanted to ask for your advice. I’ve been looking at models like the WGG244ZCGB and WGG244FCGB, and I’m particularly interested in how well the i-DOS system works in real life...

Hi everyone, I’ve just moved into my first rental and noticed there’s no way to plug in the dishwasher or dryer in the space provided without drilling a hole. I’m unsure what the best approach is here—should I ask the landlord to install an additional socket or request permission to drill a...

Hi All, We are looking at renting a place and the only issue is the shower. We have a family of four and wanted to fit a better one. How much would it cost roughly to upgrade this to a thermostatic mixer shower providing the landlord agrees? There is a new combo boiler recently fitted to the...

Hi All. We are looking to move into our first rental and there are two spaces that have been left we wanted a washing machine and a separate dryer but worried that those copper pipes would be an issue to either appliance. Should the landlord be covering these before we fit any appliances...

Hi, I am trying to keep my home at 19-20 degrees however even though my thermostat says 17 and I have it set to 23 the boiler will not fire up. The only way it starts is when I set the temp on my thermostat to 27 but then it’s too hot. Am I missing anything? In the picture I have it set to 23.5...

Hi, I’ve just pushed the button on my toilet and it’s disappeared. It used to look like the picture below. Is this a common fault and do I have to buy a new part ? Thanks.

Hi, We recently had a new shed built and after just a few weeks the shed is full of mould and smells like rubber. We insulated it so we could keep it warm as we also have a treadmill inside. we try to leave the window and door open when we can however anything wood and fabric is now full of...

So I purchased a new letterbox as the last one I had flap was broken and just keeps flapping in the wind. It all fits apart from when I screw the plates in they just come lose again by a light pull. If you post any kind of parcel the screws come lose. I looked at a few more in screwfix and...

One two many coats from the kids and now this has happened. Any help please on what to do and the correct plasterboard plugs I should be using? thank you.

Hi All, Aqualisa are charging me £459 to replace the digital converter under my bath as even when the shower is off water is still passing through. There is a company on eBay charging £100 to repair and ship it back but for the life of me I can’t pull off the black outlet connectors. Pulling...

Hi we sold our washing machine but now when we use our sink we have a leak. Any idea what we need to stop it? thank you.

Hi, trying to turn my mains water off but there is no tap. Any suggestions on another way or what type of tap I need to buy? Thanks