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I want to move a plug socket a metre up the wall. Because of the way the cable runs it obviously won't reach. I will need to join the cable to run to the new plug, I won't be adding a plug just replacing the one I have. Unless it is simple I don't plan to do myself, but always find it...

3 years ago I had two Bristan showers fitted (Prism, surface mounted) running off a pump. Shower 'a' gets used all the time, shower 'b' (as its the kids) doesn't. Recently I have noticed the pump turns it self on and off briefly. Having read the instructions it indicated a potential...

Hi Which is the best tool to cut out straight lines in MDF - as here on this radiator cover http://www.carrickcooperage.co.uk/#837X939 Whilst I know a circular saw will do it to a degree is there any other simpler more built for the job tool do the trick - would a router go all the way...

Am laying the above. The instructions do not give any indication that there is a need for expansion gaps, but most forums indicate there should be. I have a few areas where I could do with butting up (within a few mm), for example aournd some door frames, where it is near on impossible to...

Hi I am in the process of laying some Karhs oak. I have the skirting off and want to create a gap at the bottom of the door frames to slide the wood under to avoid any beading. What is the best type of tool to do this and where can I buy one. In relation to the skirting, other than...

The fence between me and next door has next doors gate screwed to it, attached to it on my side is a small fence which is secured to the house. My plan was to remove the fence a replace with a gate as per next door. However on taking down the fence, the fence post wained (being attached to the...

As you may have read before I had some windows fitted 18 months ago. All sorts of minor problems, but now I have discovered water in the window / glass. It looks to be between the two pieces of glass. I cannot see any flaws in the seal on the outside or in. Any idea how this happens and...

I have a single switch turning on a single light (the lights only permits up to 60w). I have brought a single dimmer (from wickes) and left the earth where it was and put the red which was in l1 into l1 on the dimmer and the other red into the squiqqle. The light does not turn on. Any ideas?

Last year we had our gas fire removed (buy a corgi register gas fitter). About 6 foot to the left of the fire was an air vent. I have since block up the fire place and am contemplating blocking the air vent as I understand this is only there because of the original fire. Is this correct...

Our kitchen sink which is about 18 months old and has a d/w and w/m connected the same waste outlet pipe niffs now and again. Can't work out what the smell is. There is no issue with the water running slowly and no apparent blockage. Seems to happen when the d/w has finished but is pretty...

I currently have mains run downlights in my lounge and kitchen. The kitchen ones were fitted about 12 months ago, but despite the assurances a bulbs seems to blow at least every couple of weeks. My father in law reckons its because they get to hot. He suggests downlights, but low voltage with...

I am fixing the above onto chipboard prior to laying tiles. The chip board is in good condition and seems fairly secure. It does make the odd squeek, do I need to try and secure the chipboard further by adding a few screws or will the ply securely screwed to the chip board do the job. I am a...

Hi Had some double glazing fitted a year ago. Am going through the process of seeking compensation from the company if I can ever get hold of them, but would really appreciate a steer on a couple of points. As you can see from the photo's, inside and out, the sealant has either...