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I have a tub of 'Monument' brand Tallow that I bought from Toolstation. On the label it states, 'Used as a lubricant for threading, pulling electric cables through conduit etc.' However, Google says Tallow can react with and damage PVC sheathing on twin and earth cables, so I'm confused. Can I...

I am currently installing insulation in the pink and purple areas to the upstairs of my parent’s chalet bungalow. I’m doing this while avoiding any destruction that would result in re-decorating. The pink area is to plug the floor void at both ends for three reasons: 1. Stop drafts that...

Hello, I am fitting 75mm PIR insulation behind a plasterboard wall in a bedroom in a chalet bungalow. There are a couple of sockets I need to work around and am unsure about how to route the cables so I can fit the insulation. I have a photo showing the current cable routing and proposed...

Hello, I am looking to better insulate my parent’s 1970’s chalet bungalow as the upstairs is noticeably warmer than the downstairs. The upstairs also gets very hot in summer and cold at night and the living room downstairs can be very cold in the winter. The living room has large windows and...

Hello, I’m a DIYer planning to add some sockets and resolve some double spur issues I have found on my parent’s mains rings. There are two 30A rings, one serving the front of the house and the other, the rear. As there are crawl spaces on either side of the house, I have been able to trace the...