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Hi I have removed a few some 'lovely' textured ceiling paper. However, I am left with several cracks in the ceiling plaster. The ceiling has very little movement so planning to just get on with decorating it. My question is should I just fill the cracks and paint over them or wallpaper then...

Hi hoping someone a lot more knowledgeable than me can assist. One of our security lights is out. I suspect it is the light not the sensor as the light is a lot older. I would like to attach a smaller light to the circuit rather than replacing the original light (it is about 5 metres up and...

Hi all Fitted a new light in our closet. Existing wiring just a different light fitting. Worked fine before. Now when I turn it off it trips the system. Thought it was the fuse near the light but turns out there was never a fuse in there anyway. Wires appear to be where they were originally so...

I fitted a new euro cylinder but it is faulty. I can't remove it because it won't turn enough to release. It turns a few millimeters but won't move the deadbolt starting to panic as it's getting late and gate lock the door. Key is also stuck in lock as it won't turn enough to release it. Any...

Hi We own a 1850s (may be earlier) stone house and have begun exploring whether we can expose the fireplace in the living room. We have located the height at which the original (very large) stones are. Below that is loose (by just touch) smaller stone. However, on the sides of the current...

Hi A bit puzzled at the moment. I removed a section of central heating pipe that had a screw put through it. Since then we have had no hot water or central heating. To solve the issue so far I have done the following: - Bled all the radiators (alot of air released from those near the fixed pipe...

Hi I have a pressure gauge on the outside pipe just before it enters our house. It has started leak. Is it just a case of turning the water off then swapping it for a new one. Do I even need a pressure gauge or could I just close it off? Thanks in advance Kev

I have a couple of these outlets by windows in the kitchen and bathroom. One is currently attached to a working extractor fan in the bathroom so I assume the one pictured did the same in the kitchen (wires are still live). My question is...can you buy blanking plates this size and also working...

Hi Experts I am replacing a leaking drain of valve. However when I screw it in to the radiator it does not tighten in suitable position. I.e. drainage point facing up and the screw to open valve against the wall so you cannot reach it. If I leave it in suitable position it is not tight. Any...

Hi I am a bit puzzled that one of my lights is not getting power at either light switch. The light is at the top of the stairs controlled by a light switch at the bottom and another one at the top of the stairs. Both switches are doubles with the bottom one also controlling living room light...

Hi Everyone. I have removed a broken extractor fan from our bathroom window. The issue is that the fan is overly large and to be fitted a 7 inch (diameter) hole was cut in to the window. I would ideally like to replace it with a smaller fan and was wondering what my options are besides replacing...

Hi We are renovating a small bedsit and the kitchen wires are all exposed and a bit of a maze. I have traced most them them. However, the once circled in red comes from upstairs into a black junction box and back the same way upstairs. What is even more confusing is it is wired up with the...

Hi Everyone We are currently renovating an old cottage and I have come across a pipe that partially sticks out of the wall. I am confident working with water pipes and was hoping to cut it back and cap it off before we plaster and put the skirting boards on. However it has occurred to me that it...

Hi We have pulled up an old carpet with the plan to restore the old floorboards. However, we discovered a concrete hearth (approx 2 inch thick). It is already cracked and it moves when a crowbar is placed under it. We would like to remove and cover the space with floorboards. However, there is a...