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Hi my room thermostat (old type) clicks when I turn it but does not stop the boiler heating the rads whatever temperature I choose. Photos attached. Any ideas please. All connections to the thermostat are clean and tight

Hi, I’ve replaced a conventional outside light with 2 LED lights with built in PIRs. However only one of the PIRs is working. I have attached my wiring diagram. Any ideas? Should each light have its own supply maybe? Assistance appreciated

Hi, advice please. How do I remove the valve in my shower. The hot is not as hot as usual but I can’t see how to remove to check/replace Photo attached Thanks

Hi, i’m looking to replace my water supply pipe as it’s currently alkathene and has had numerous leaks in recent years. I asked a local contractor (recommended by my water company) for a quote to lay a new pipe around the premises along to the rear of the property. He suggested an alternative...

Hi, I need to remove the tails to install longer ones. However, when I try to unscrew they simply turn but do not unthread. Is this something specific to the make and they cannot be removed or is there a solution out there? TIA Thanks

Hi, I dropped a clanger when revamping a downstairs bathroom for my wife. I have fitted all the wall panels onto plasterboard but forgot to fit a timber behind the plasterboard to attach a grab rail. Attached is a cross section of the wall. Can anyone advise what fixings would work please? Or...

More advice please. I have door that when closed is locked from the outside. It’s dangerous and you can easily lock yourself out. Is this an issue with the barrel and a replacement barrel would solve or is it a multipoint lock issue?

Dilemma, is there a upvc door lock on the market that allows it to be unlocked with a key from the outside while there is a key on the inside? I don’t want a thumb fitting on the inside as in theory this could be accessible via the letterbox. (the client wants the “peace of mind” of a keyhole...

Happy Christmas all! Can someone tell me why a disc sander is so much dearer than a combined disc and belt sander? If I had the space I would get the combined version but really only want the disc sander!

Read a post in local paper re a tumble dryer fire. Within the fire service advise they recommend a single socket for the dryer I.e. don’t share with another appliance. Currently I share with a washing machine and they can easily both be on at the same time. Is this safe?

Hi I’m looking for advice please. I have lowered the “shelf” to insert the extraction in order to use the planer. However, I cannot raise it back up to engage the safety catch. I have sprayed WD40 on all 4 threaded legs but no joy! Any ideas?

I’m fixing gate posts for a single 5ft picket gate both onto stone walls. What fixings do you recommend plz?

Hi some advice please You will see from photos I need to allow the front gutter and side gutter to meet the down pipe. 1: The front gutter must be higher to avoid a big gap and the felt be visible 2: The gutter coming from the side can’t be any higher due to needing the fall 3: I don’t want to...

Hopefully a simple question ….. Currently I have a fan with a timer that works off the light pull cord. I want a fan with a timer and humidistat where the fan goes on with the light and off with the timer (same as it does now) and also on and off driven by the humidistat. Can I simply swap the...

Hi I noticed when cutting smaller pieces of wood that they weren’t cutting at 90 degrees. I didn’t notice this problem when I first bought the saw from new. Looking at the photos the back clearly isnt square! Any ideas how to correct?

Hi, suction has been fine for a year or more on Goblin upright vacuum cleaner. However, now suction fine without the dust collection cylinder attached but too strong (almost impossible to push) when attached! Any ideas anyone?

Hi any idea what this part is and what it’s function is? It sits inside the lid of the dust collector. The vacuum works fine until I put the dust collector on which increases the suction making it almost impossible to push! All looks ok but thought the part in the photo may have something to do...

Hi I had a sparky wire an extractor in a new bathroom with an isolator switch outside on the landing. I couldn’t understand why sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn’t! I removed the fan returned it to Toolstation and fitted a replacement and still the same. I checked the wiring in the...

I have searched the existing posts but couldn't find one that solved my problem. My bathroom is being refurbished (including reskimming the ceiling). I have removed the current light fitting and have temporarily fitted a pendant fitting. (No baths or showers taking place until after the...

Hi, could you please advise me? I am moving a partition wall and need to move a socket (that is a spur) to allow this. This involves extending the spur by means of a junction box under the floorboards which will be inaccessible once the wall is moved. I went my local electrical wholesaler who...