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Hi, I have a problem with my Optima 801 and despite several visits from British Gas still isn't fixed. The boiler has no external temperature sensor only an internal water temperature sensor. The CH and DHW temperature knobs are set at maximum. The boiler is set to 'Heating Continuous and...

Hi, Can anybody tell me if Pressure Treated Softwood is safe to use for childrens garden play structures? I remember seeing something about the chemicals used (CCA's ??) leaking out and being potentialy carconagenic. If PTT is not suitable what cost effective timber should I look to...

I am intending having a crack at puting some decking down. I'm reasonably handy but lack expertese in this area and am therefore looking for a text book. However a quick look at Amazon has brought up hundreds of options! Can anyone recommend a decent, thorough book to guide me. Thanks

Hi, My 1950s house has an attatched garage with a asbestos/cement fibre type roof, popular at the time of build. It is now near the end of its life and has started to leak. What is the best replacement for this type of roof. Are non asbestos cement fibre sheets available (I can't find any...

Is anybody aware of a booster that can be fitted to increase the pressure of my outside tap so that my sprinkler working distance increases.

How do I route drainer grooves in a wooden worktop. Is there a jig for doing this or a special method? Thanks

I'm about to lay natural slate floor tiles in my kitchen. I was going to lay them on top of the ceramic tiles which are already down. Do I need to key the existing tiles at all first??

Hi, Can anybody recommend a supplier of Kitchen Carcasses that are either; a: Cheaper than than the high street or b: Higher quality for the same price as the high street. I have seen doors/drawer fronts made by PWS called Buttermilk Ivory which i am wanting so if anybody knows a...

I am about to refurbish a 50s staircase which looks dated and plain. I'm considering cutting through the base of the newel posts drilling them and using spigotted newels. Does anybody have any experience of these posts. I intend to glue and dowel(miller dowel) joint then to the existing post...

I intend to lay a hardwood floor in my living room, conservatory and dining room. The conservatory floor is currently 35mm lower than the other two rooms. All floors are concrete. Rather than have a step between the rooms I'd like to raise the conservatory floor height. What is the most...

I'm in the market for a new mitre saw for my workshop. I've got up to £250 to spend. After looking around I'm more confused than ever and your advice is apreciated. I initially looked at a Dewalt DW707 which looks a pretty robust saw but busts the budget slightly. But since then have had a...