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Hi. I'm installing a single 700mm kitchen cabinet with 2 doors into a small utility room conversion. The sink is too big in my opinion (shouldn't have asked the other half for her preference!). Next task is to cut out the worktop to accommodate the sink. This isn't a problem in itself and I know...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm afraid I'm going for the easiest short term option and will redo later if necessary. The adhesive residue is no longer tacky, just leaves a 1 - 2mm variation across the entire floor. I'm gone for Aquastop 5mm underlay. Cheers

Hi. I was going to put laminate over the existing (awful) tiles in our soon to be utility room. However, there is a toilet in the room and closer inspection shows that the previous owners have already put ceramic tiles over the original vinyl floor tiles, this is evident from the way that the...

Right, I've pulled the board off and now I think the news is less good :( please see the following images: Image #1 shows the wall with the plasterboard cut out. Note that there is a sloping ceiling. It's the middle stud that I need to move 3 - 4 inches to the right (towards the cables). There...

Sounds like good news then - apart from the additional work. Of course it's the mrs. who's making a fuss about not seeing the pipes. I'll pull the boards off and report back if there's anything unexpected. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the replies. I've not taken the board off yet, if I can't move the stud I'd prefer not to disturb the plasterboard, just one more unnecessary job to add to the ever growing list. Pictures wouldn't show a lot at this stage I'm afraid :-\ . The wall depth is only 2.5" and the width of...

Hi. I'm remodelling our bathroom and have come up against a snag. I'm trying to hide all pipework and don't like the look of boxing in. Waste from the basin will have to share a run with the bath waste (probably using an air admission valve) but I have to get the basin waste beneath the bath...

Ok thanks. I think I've talked myself out of the UFH now.

Thanks guys. Don't worry, I wasn't thinking of using chrome pipe. I'm still undecided. I'd have to run copper behind 3 or 4 studs, that makes it difficult to install without making it into a bendy mess, possibly compromising the pipe. On the other hand, I've never used plastic before and an...

Thanks Mr.B, not an advocate of converting a run from copper to plastic then? I had considered removing the entire section of drywall, might be the best option, all things considered. There's a lot of studs and even with the drywall gone access would be awkward. I've just inherited an old, but...

Hi. I'm beginning to regret taking on our bathroom remodel. In order to accommodate the bath in the only sensible location I have to move a radiator approx 1.5ft. I'm ok with a bit of copper soldering but the 10mm copper microbore feed lines are hidden about 8 inches behind a stud wall (in the...

Thanks Ian. You've convinced me, I'll forget about the UFH, I've got enough problems with this bathroom redesign as it is :( Still can't decide what would be the easiest flooring to install though. Was thinking waterproof laminate but that gives me problems with finish around shower tray, toilet...

Hi. I've been mulling this problem over for a week or so now and still haven't been able to come up with a clear solution, hoping someone on here can help. I'm trying to do this properly without blowing the budget. I'm completely refurbing our main bathroom, new suite, relocating bath, shower...

Hi folks. I'm getting a bit fed up with a draught through the bedroom window so decided to take a look at it. The seal is very old and worn so replacing that was the first job. That done, it's obvious that the windows are not closing tightly on the hinge side. These are side hinge windows...

LOL - ok, thanks for your help, I'll leave it alone then. Yes, I had come to the conclusion it was a Y-plan. Just need to replace the pump now :(( Cheers!

Hi guys. I've been assessing my CH recently since the pump ground to a halt for the 3rd time and the boiler repeatedly overheated and cut out. I've temporarily resolved this issues but whilst investigating I found the wiring of the ancient electronic CH controller, wall and tank stats, pump and...

Cool, I can just about manage that ;-) Thank you!

Aha! Thanks for confirming my suspicions, this is why I asked the question. So if I put a fused FCU in front of the spurred double socket (I've already installed one between socket and lights) I shouldn't be contravening any regs? Or have I misunderstood? Thanks and regards, RobH

Thank you!

Hi all, just making some improvements to my dining room and getting the electrics sorted before replastering. I have what appears to be a spur (only 1 cable running to it, looks like 2.5mm t&e) running to a double socket. It's in a position which makes it very difficult to add it to the ring...