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    Can/should this valve be converted to a TRV?

    Hi In an attempt to save money on heating, I have invested in Tado. All but 2 rads now have Tado TRVs on them. One is the hallway rad (which is switched off currently). The other is this, the bathroom towel rail. Having the towel rail switch on around bath time would be ideal, instead of...
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    Any way to repair surface on laminated steel appliances?

    Hi, In the last year and half since my daughter was born our house has steadily declined in terms of cleanliness and my wife and I both work so a couple of weeks ago we employed a professional cleaning company to give our house a thorough deep clean (kitchen and bathroom mainly). Unfortunately...
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    Driveways and drainage

    Hi all, My wife and I decided to add a driveway with dropped kerb to our house this year, as well as a pathway and patio. We were quoted by a builder on Sat, we found the price agreeable and he surprised up by starting yesterday - bank hol monday, by digging up the front hedge and garden. I...
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    Builder set cable into concrete with no conduit.

    Hi, We are having flooring and skirting put into a workshop/garage conversion. Last year our builder completed the main part of this job by fully insulating the room including damp-proofing the floor and covering with screed. Electrical sockets were also installed in two locations via a...
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    No such thing as white gloss any more?

    Hi, I'm relatively new to DIY having bought my first house with my fiancee back last Dec. Until now we've only painted the woodwork in the bedrooms and because the carpets are supposed to be going in in a couple of weeks we're trying to finish the skirting and doors upstairs. However, we...
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    Builder wont sign a contract for job

    Hi all! I need some advice, here goes... We bought an old house in Dec which needs renovating and before we even start on the kitchen and bathroom we need some demolition and construction of a number of walls, the main one being the load-bearing kitchen-diner wall which is coming out...
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