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Hi all just bought a dishwasher. Inlet sorted just fine, but the person that lived here before has simply dangled the washing machine outlet hose into a pipe, as opposed to have a hose connector. Now that I’m installing a dishwasher, I want to do it properly, and have found a two way hose...

Hi all Got a new light fitting, removed old one, sorted wiring and hung up the new fitting, only to find it’s wonky. Turns out that whoever put up the old ones have just used crappy plugs and it’s just pulling straight out. I’ve got plasterboard fixings I was just going to put in expecting it...

Hi everyone I’m looking to mount my hoover holder to a hollow door, and wondered if hollow wall fixings are appropriate or if there is a specific thing I need. I’ve got these and was hoping I could use them...

Hi all Just installing my new oven and hob - the wires are capped with tin or something. Not seen this before - should this be removed before wiring in? Thanks, Jake

Hi all My oven has just broken. Found a new one, just wondered if anyone can advise whether I should have any concerns replacing the existing one with the new one or whether it seems fine for a regular DIYer like myself? Thanks in advance, Jake. Existing oven...

Hey all Anyone have any ideas how to switch this from shower to bath? I’m baffled. The disc like part between taps and shower seems to go up and down but doesn’t actually seem useful..? Thanks, Jake.

Hello I just started to replace my bathroom light as the final bulb of three has blown and they don’t seem to stock the bulbs anywhere. I’ve taken the fitting off and I’m perplexed at what I’ve found.. One black, one blue we’re going into one of the holes. Two blue one grey in the other...

hello! Just moved into a new flat and the toilet won’t stop running down the overflow. The float valve seems ineffective, and in actual fact has water spurting from it which is never a good sign. I bought a replacement, but the inlet pipe won’t disconnect for me to fit the new one! I even...

Hello all, First time post and wasn’t sure whether to pop this in plumbing and heating or electrics.. I’ve just moved into a flat last week and cannot for the life of me figure out the hot water. I’ve finally managed to find a guide online to the timer that’s in use, but I still can’t get it...