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I have a banham alarm that I would like to decom wondered whether it's something I can do, or I should get the professionals in.

After repressurising the boiler even when bring the pressure up to 1.2/1.3 the display continues to flash and when running hot water, cold water will come out. Rebooting the boiler fixes this. This only happens when I need to increase the boiler pressure. Any ideas based on the above.

Hi I have a 1930's Bungalow and considering changing a window into sliding door and increasing the amount of glass compared to bricks to open the view of the garden. I am trying to get an idea of indictive costs before I commit costs for structural engineers etc. There is an existing lintel...

I am trying to fit an ensuite for Bedroom 1 utilising space from both rooms. I am trying to work out the best layout where it doesn't look like a box in the room and can integrate with the storage of both rooms to be as efficient as possible. Any ideas :) Thanks in advance.

Hi I am looking at rewiring (Ed.) my bungalow due to the age of the consumer unit/wiring. Is it possible to do a phased approach as I am looking at relocating a number of sockets, doing it all at once would be nightmare. For instance could I get the consumer unit changed first and certain...

I moved into a property and the previous owners had left a gplan table (teak wood?) I am looking at tidying it up before selling. I put some danish oil as the table looked a bit dried out. Is there a particular oil to help achieve the same colour as the extension wood (seen on the left)...

I guess I am trying to get a understanding of potential costs before getting structural engineer involved. I have a bungalow and looking at floating corner post bifold doors to see whether it's within my budget. In terms of the structural work required, does anyone have a guesstimate ? Red is...

Recently moved into a new property and noticed a intermittant leak from this manhole cover on the drive. The leak smells, so I have a feeling it's sewer related. Is this something I need to fix, or do I need to notify the water company ?

Hi I've bought a property where the external handle won't open the door even if the door is unlocked unless I put the key in externally - I am at risk of locking myself out of the property. I wondered what my options were - I am looking at replacing the lock as a minimum (as I don't know how...

Recently moved in and noticed the outdoor light switch wasn't working, found the bulb was disconnected and when I connected it the outside light will stay on faintly. If the switch is turned on the light will be on full. Trying to work out whether I need to replace the switch or if it's a...

During the survey the surveyor picked up with light coming through and the ridge tiles needed repointing and also tiles need to be replaced. I've had someone recently to address repointing/tile repairs. Looking in the attic I can still see light coming through, although I understand there is no...

I've moved into a property and will be moving to a combi boiler from a standard boiler (Worcester Greenstar RI). The boiler is working fine and wondered could I get any value from the existing one as spares. Are there companies who will buy my existing boiler and refurb the parts for spares?

Currently the property has a small bathroom and I am trying to think of ways of improving the layout to increase the size of the bathroom and open up the living room and kitchen while still keeping the sizes of the 2 bedrooms. I am trying to avoid spending lots of money on a large extension and...

Viewed a property I am interested in buying and noticed this crack in the ceiling, 1930 bungalow. While the crack looks straight looking closer you can see it connects with smaller cracks. Should I be worried, or expected for the age of the building.

I was viewing a property to buy and noticed this on the external wall near the door. Any idea what it could be - is it some sort of water repellent on the bricks, or just been repointed and left it a bit messy .... Thank you in advance !

Hi I have a ferroli optimax boiler which uses dual flu's that run above the ceiling about 8m to the outside wall with traps every so often. Relocating the boiler next to an outside wall isn't really possible without putting it in the living room. I am potentially looking at replacing it due to...

Countersunk screw going into plasterboard. I have bought a floating desk that I would like to attach to a plasterboard wall. It came with 8- 80mm screws with plugs. What would be the best plugs to use in this situation to improve the hold against the plasterboard. Thanks

Hi the handle on my door is sagging/loose and I can't turn the circle cover on the handle to access the screws. I've tried using a jar opener gripper. Any ideas on how I can gain access I have a feeling the screws have come away from the wood. Thanks

Hi I live in a block of flats where they are building extra floors. I am ground and the extra 2 floors are going above the 3rd this has gone through planning, structural engineer etc. I've raised an issue with my door as some of the doors on the higher floors have issue with compression due to...

Is the black cover and plastic case required for installation.