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Hi all, Im looking for a bit of advice on my kitchen walls. I moved in last year and stripped off a load of old wallpaper and the walls weren't in a good shape. I used polyfilla / toupret and some joint compound to fill and smooth over holes, uneven areas, build up a few places etc. Then put a...

Plumber fitted water connections for washing machine (top connection) and dishwasher (bottom connection).... dishwasher showing water inlet error, which makes me think the valve (on the bottom) is in the wrong position. Is this because the direction of water flow is actually horizontal on this...

Hello everyone, I am looking to repair an internal wall and looking for some advice on plastering and brickwork. As you will see in the photos, I need to replaster the wall and 'build up' some of the brickwork where it has been damaged. I plan to do the following: - Using Thistle Hardwall, I...

Hi everyone, electrics novice here! I need to remove a wall unit in the kitchen. Attached to this unit is a light, which is connected to the wall. The wall socket it is connected to has a switch and a fuse. Any tips on how I might be able to disconnect this (safely!)....or is this a job for a...

Hi there, first time poster so be gentle : ) The problem: - Have a hallway with presumed asbestos vinyl tiles. - Got a quote to take these up, but contractor said they would leave the bitumen adhesive in place, and just spray a PVA solution on this as an encapsulation. - They said this would...