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Hi all, Got a leaking tap and after a few YT vids I thought, I can fix this... Not lol. I got the top fixings off which I then thought I can just take out the cartridge and source a new one, but the cartridge (Internals) doesn't want to budge (soaked in WD40 etc). So Can this be repaired and...

Hi guys! Background: So our whirlpool Extractor fan (extract to outside) seems to be extracting into the wall cavities and the smell is coming into the upstairs bathroom instead of going outside. I have had a look down the rectangle pipe from outside and all seems well, so i am assuming...

Hi guys, My old system had Honeywell HR80UK CM Zone RF TRV on every radiator (22). I know know have Hive and don’t need the HR80UK’s but want to replace them with manual ones. As the existing valve is the push down type (sorry don’t know the name) is there an adaptor I can get to put a cheap...

Happy New year guys, Typically over Christmas, the heating started playing up. So was hoping for a little help locating the issue would be so welcomed as it's driving me crazy. This will be a long post, but I'd rather try and tell you everything I have issues within the beginning :) So my set...

Hi all, after some advice on building a small wall/retaining wall. here is the garden i did 7 years ago now and the wood has just gone rotten, even the posts :( As you can see, i need to do this properly. I lay foundations and build a wall, but i don't particulary like the look of all...

Hi all! I have a mystery :) For the last 2 weeks we have noticed these collections of dust/particles building up around our window area, there is no condensation or damp in the room at all, but these masses 9If you want to call them that) keep re-appearing after we wipe them away. The only...

Hi all, Before i go playing and messing this up can someone advise how you adjust the patio door below please? there are 3 of these hinges and the has dropped so it's difficult to close i have to lift the door by the handle and pull up to close it. Thanks for any help

Hi all, I have 4 trees all the same, 2 on the right side have flourished, while the 2 on the left side are half the size and struggling. It's to do with the amount of good soil i have on that side of the garden, so there may not be anything i can do, but are there any products out there that...

Hi all, I want to add sky another box to another room, i have attached a pic of the Sky Dish LNB. Can i add a twin line to this? It looks like it has room for 2 more!

Morning all, Quick question, looking for guidance! i am going to put big solid stakes in for my trees, 2 either sode with a brace across (just like the council do) but where can i get the 2" webbing/straps that they use to secure to the tree? I assume ot will come in a roll just like packing...

Hi guys, I have a quick question, i am planning on building a Lean to against the house whcih will cover our Hot tube, similar to the picture below: Do i need to put and lead flashing against the house where the horizontal beam will fix? just concerned about water on the brick work. All the...

Hi all, I have an internal light switch to an outside light which is permanently live, it's either on constantly on the down switch or on the IR on the up switch. This was here from a new build when we moved in. is there a switch available that give me 3 settings, IR, permanently on and off...

Ok, i could buy one at the correct size i guess, but the dimensions i want don't seem to exist and i have one i can hack, so thought i'd ask and see if it can be done. I have one of these -...

Hi all, I have a fault which i can;t seem to see in any documentation or on the web (Probably not looking at the correct thing though?) 2 of my HR80's have developed this fault i which they will not sync or re-ling to the system. Here is the flashing symbol i get on them...

Hi all! I have a waste disposal unit and the button is the plastic push type on the sink unit, now I am no expert but it looks like some sort of vacuumed switch? As it has a tube from the switch to the unit. Now the switch when pressed takes ages to move and come back up, any ideas on...

Hi all, i realise this is a question that should be split into the different sub forums (Which i will) but need a general feel for the project first and wondered if i was over or underestimating my ambition. There is a house we want to buy, but every room needs redoing :) are my estimates...

Hi all, we have a double glass door in our living room, it's a heavy one (fire door) we only use on of the doors, but the kids (and other little ones that come over) tend to slam it as it's heavy and we are worried about there fingers. Is there any thing available like a soft closer for it...

Hi all, i have an area of grass next to my decking, that i would like to replace with Artificial grass, so the kids can play to their hearts content and not kill the grass :) The area is 4 x 5 meters. There are many companies selling these, but i just wanted some advice on which ones are...

I planted 4 of these in March, 3 have really taken off and have lush green leaves, but one is not looking so good. It has lighter leaves. They are all red robins. Here is a pic of one of the good ones: close up: And here's the not so good one: Close up: Now the...

Hi all, we have a shared drive (3 houses) and on the edge of the drive to the pavement then road are 5 metal linear drainage channels. (they are all along our street) Now this gets a lot of traffic everyday with vehicles and the metal covers have become loose and one in particular jumps off...