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Does anyone know what the metal straps underneath the rungs on wooden ladders are called and where I can get them. I have an A-frame ladder and the rungs are still in good condition, but the metal straps are rusted and I would like to replace them.

Hi, Whenever we use the shower above the bath, the water leaks into the kitchen below. I have identifed the leak and it is in the corner of the bath. I removed all the silicon around the bath and resealed. The bath was filled with water and left for 24hrs. I then applied a self adhesive...

Still on with my loft conversion. Whilst I have all plaster removed and floorboards up, I want to route some cable for the sockets to the loft. I have attached two options for wiring to the sockets. Are both OK? Apologies for the quality of the drawing, but it is not a bad attempt considering it...

Still on with my loft conversion. Whilst I have all plaster removed and floorboards up, I want to route some cable for the sockets to the loft. I have attached two options for wiring to the sockets. Are both OK? Apologies for the quality of the drawing, but it is not a bad attempt...

When connecting the two 2.5mm T&E cables from the ring main to the consumer unit, do you connect both live to the same MCB or to 2 separate ones? I ask because I have been offered an MK consumer unit at a reasonable price, but am unsure if there would be enough connectors. Of course I will be...

I was reading a previous discussion which stated not connecting the fridge freezer to the RCD for the kitchen. I thought all circuits in the kitchen had to be protected by an RCD and so how could you avoid this for the fridge freezer socket?

I have read through a number of the discussions about the correct size cable for cookers and realise it is a bit complex. My situation is this; the total run will be approx 16mtrs. 2mtrs of which will be behind plasterboard (dry lined). The cable will run from the front of my terraced house...

Hi anyone, I am converting my attic into an 'attic room'. The floor joists will span 3.470mtrs without support, other than being joined with joist hangers at either end. Can I use C16 T1 graded 200 x 47mm carcassing with nogins in the center or will I need an higher grade timber.

First timer, so be kind please. I have just bought a small 2 bed terraced and want to convert the loft to create a small 3rd bedroom. I am pretty handy at DIY and have done two previous refurbs on terraces. I have also done a loft conversion in a 1920 3 bed semi which was passed off by the...