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A quick q for those in the know? I’m laying gravel in a section of my garden for veg beds. Will have medium traffic as will also be the main route to lower part of garden. Do I need a layer of sand between the soil (quite clay heavy in parts) and weed fabric? Soil already quite high so wanted...

I’ve got a few garden furniture items that need repainting - and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for bulletproof outdoor aerosol paint. Last year I repainted some table legs with some normal automotive spray paint and rust has come through, so looking for something more...

Hi all - I'm planning on building a frame for a retractable outdoor roman blind like pictured. However when it's shown you get these long turnbuckles which render this portion of the cable useless for the blind as it can't slide over them. Does anyone know of an alternative fixing or method to a...

Hi all - I've got a downstairs shower that I rarely use; but after using it it really smells damp. After using it again for the first time in a while today I've tried to find the source and it seems to be coming from this trap. Now it's clear the seal around it has perished, so maybe sorting...

Hi all - I’ve got a condensation issue in my loft which I’ve found to be a combination of a poorly fitted bathroom ceiling fan exhaust, loft hatch and lack of ventilation. So it’s a given there’s condensation as on cold days like we’ve had it collects and drips from the felt on the coldest side...

I have a standard 13A 2 gang wall socket in my utility with a washing machine and clothes dryer plugged in. Running both machines wasn’t an issue but after upgrading one that must have a higher power draw (didn’t think to check) the socket has blown. I don’t know yet if that socket is part of...

Hi all - I've recently had a bathroom makeover and painted the walls white with kitchen bathroom dulux easycare. I painted over existing light grey walls that had no problems. Since painting after a shower a yellow goo drips down the walls and you can see it collecting on the caulk of the tile...

Hi all - can’t see a better suited forum for this so hoping it’s fine here. I’m looking to install an air conditioning unit (a proper split unit with a heat pump). I was always of the impression that you can install anything pre-gassed yourself, but I’ve learned that the rules relate to f gas...

Hi all - I've got builders here doing a bathroom makeover for me at the moment although they're not on site for another few days. They left the soil pipe to the toilet totally uncapped when they took the toilet off so I taped my own plastic bag over it to stop smelly drafts coming out. I've gone...

Hi all - I have a couple of power leads for outdoor items that I need to extend to a relocated outside power socket (fountain and lights). Both are mains powered three core .75mm cable and I’m after a simple way to connect more cable that isn’t too bulky as one of them will be visible...

Hi all - I have a window sill down the side of my house which is in desperate need of repainting. But I can see that a previous repair has been attempted with concrete (makes sense as the other unreachable sills above are in a terrible state) but it's not a great job; you can see the pitting and...

Hi all - I'm planning a small bathroom makeover and wanted to know if it's within allowable work for me to do the following 2 tasks myself as a non-electrician: 1) Add an isolation switch to the existing fan which runs off the switched live in the bathroom light pendant. No other changes, just...

Hi all - I normally do my own plumbing - no expert but I enjoy my DIY and have done several bathrooms by now. However with less free time these days I've called in some bathroom fitters to get some quotes for a bathroom revamp. I've had trouble getting hold of people and so far have only had...

Hi all - after some opinions on the best white paint to use for my camper conversion projects (walls and ceiling). The walls are unfinished poplar ply and needs to handle a higher humidity than normal, be durable but also be breathable as I’ve opted for no vapour barrier. I was planning to keep...

Okay so not typically electrics, but wanted to post this here and hope some kind folks could give me their opinions. My oven stopped heating (fan and everything else running) so assumed element needed replacing, and ordered new one online. Went to change it and noticed one of the wire's...

Hi all - bought some carpets with a large national carpet fitting chain and the fitters just came. They left a razor blade on the floor which i didn't see (i think they may have moved a chair over it) and my toddler found the blade. Thankfully she's ok but i let her crawl about and she came out...

Hi all - Hoping this is the right place to post this. Second winter I've done in this 1920's stone house, and the condensation in the loft is an issue I need to sort. I could see the ventilation wasn't great when I bought it, but had originally planned to convert the loft so held off doing...

Hi all - Trying to combat humidity levels in my house so upgraded my integrated cooker hood for a more powerful model. Both were the same make, same dimensions and used a kettle plug, so I figured an easy like for like swap. However I'm past the point of no return and have realised the old...

Hi all - I'm not a professional builder but a competent and enthusiastic DIYer, and have restored 3 homes that I've occupied at the same time (one of which was derelict and was a major project and one which I did a fair bit of building work). I've considered flipping a property for years but...

Hi all - I'd like to convert the loft in my home, but have had a couple of firms out to give quotes and it's a little more than I expected. My concern is not making my money back; it adds a 4th bedroom but there's a risk of overdeveloping. I really would love to get a valuation on the house for...