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Hi, I've lost pressure in the central heating system and when I've filled it up I could see a tiny drip from this part. It stopped after 5 mins but it seems odd. I've got no idea what this part is. When I added water I heard a hiss of air from it. However the leak isn't enough to lose one...

Hi I've got this composite door and it's slightly catch at the bottom. Looking down the side it is narrow at the bottom and wider and the top. Ive no idea how the hinge is adjusted. I've attached photos could someone explain please?? Thank you

Hi, I've got a rear single storey brick extension with cavity wall. It has a solid concrete floor. There are air bricks above the dpc. I've been told that they should not have been installed. I was told it was for floating floors or timber. Does this sound right

Hi I want to remove the glass from the frame. These are all individual panes linked with the glazing bar. How easy is this to remove the glass and where should I start please?

Hi, I need to fit an isolater value to the toilet. I can see the connection but I don't think a standard isolater is what I need? I say that because the feed going in is male(I think that's the term) Can any one advice please? Thank you. Screwfix and toolstation are a bit of drive away so...

Hi I've got a 12.5 degree pitch roof and 8 years the roofer installed marley roof tiles which are suitable for 15. In the last 2 years I've got a small leak coming through near the vulux. This only happens in very heavy rain I've had a roof around and they say the only solution is to rip them...

Hi I've got an issue with my soil stack. It happens once every few months. Suddenly we get horrible smells of sewer coming into downstairs room where the soil stack is. There is no toilet in that room. The soil stack has an aav outside. However years ago the plumber broke the soil stack and...

Hi, my rak 600 toilet has suddenly started playing up. After a flush out keeps running a small trickle into the pan. If i move the blue plastic bit it stops. Can anyone advise on how to repair this please?

Hi, I've got this concealed shower unit which says I need to clean the water cartridge filter. It's 9 years old so I was considering the thermostatic valve. I can't seem to remove either! I am hoping that I don't need to remove the silver face plate as this is stuck fast to the wall! Can...

Hi the mains feed around the house is 15mm. However it comes in at 32. It then goes to my water softner before going around the house. I've got a split for the kitchen tap so that is hard My question is would the be any benefit going 22mm to the water as softner even though it would go...

Hi, Over the summer we drained the system and refilled it (plumber drilled hole in pipe). Since firing up the heating one radiator will not work. I've gone through the balance and the final radiator still does not work. The numbers indicate the order in which they heat up. The kitchen front...

Hi I think I'm being a biff! I've got a roof which end to end is 3.7m. I've got 3 tab shingle to lay. I've done it before but a long time ago. All the videos say start with a full tab. However when it reaches the end it leaves a piece about 3cm wide. Each new row should be cut 6 inch...

HI, i am about to build a small pitched roof timber structure. It has 4x4 posts and is only 3x3. What is the best way to connect the beams on the corners? I know I could notch 6x6 but those posts were too big for my needs. I am attaching 2x6 as the beam. I was reading that simply bolting it...

Hi, I am looking at building a pitched roof pavilion 8x 12. I've seen some free plans which had used 6x6 for the 4 post. This seems a bit much. I was going to replace it with 4x4. Its going to have a plyboard roof with shingle. Would you think this would still be strong enough? I was...

Hi, We had some LED tape strip installed 5 years ago. It is suitable for outside but in any event it does not get wet and is not exposed to sunlight. This morning I wokeup to find it has burnt outIMG_20200106_085943 by PCAnimal posted 6 Jan 2020 at 9:00 PM I've disconnected it now. Upto the...

Hi my builder is fitting firedoors and has given me a choice. He said he could fit intumescent strips into a router gap on the doors or attach strips to frame. I'm getting oak composite firedoors Im not sure which to choose.

I've got nice 35mm oak doors but part of planning says i need to replace them with fire Doors. It's a shame but has to be done. The new doors will be 44mm and the door jams are replaced. Will this leave a gap on the gripper? Do they also need replacing?

My mum has mahogany upcv windows and was going to replace them all. However she asked me about getting a company in to paint them white. I see some companies on line who spray them. Has anyone ever had it done? Any thoughts or recommendations please?

Hi I've got a hikvision nvr and 3 cameras . I'm looking to buy a really small poe camera for the front door. Something that is a similar quality to ring. The smaller the better as i just want to cover front door. Does any one have any recommendations ? Thanks

I had loft conversion and the bc plans had a 3 layer felt. However the builder put a grp fibre one down. It looks great and will last a long time. However in heavy rain its a noisy. Is it easy to felt it now or put a epdm on top? Just trying to reduce noise.