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I'm going be fitting an epdm to a new flat roof my only issue is that I have a soil pipe going up through it which is secured to the wall with the usual brackets so approx 30mm from wall. I found lots videos online of how to fit the rubber shrouds but they all show the pipes conveniently in the...

I'm trying to find the best location for my v10 unit however I'm unsure what to do best with the fused spur as I've read different things. Do I put it next to Consumer unit and run a cable direct however this will cost me extra as I will have to purchase another key pad for front door? Put it...

Hi I'm looking to purchase a wireless alarm system shortly. I was initially looking at the yale products however quickly moved on from them due to the terrible reviews. I'm now looking at a more up market alarm from the likes of pironix texecom visonic scantronic etc however there are so many...

Hi Hypothetically if i was to dig a trench in my driveway to carry out work and happen to uncover my main power feed into my house would I have to notify western power?

I am in the process of finishing off my house Renovations. The last job is to connect the downstairs toilet up to the main sewer. The existing vent stack in to far away to connect upto and i dont really want to erect another so I think my best options are these what are your thoughts thanks kris

I'm in the process of building an extension which has a kitchen and utility. I've put a roof tile vent in roof as i can't go through walls (long story). Been reading i can put one fan in to draw the air from the two rooms. Is this true if it is what size fan would i need the utility is 1.5m x 3m...

I'm in the process of refurbin my new home and building an extension im goin to get it rendered with parex. However I've had mixed messages off renderers to what is best to apply to the existing brick work before the parex can anyone shed any light on what is correct and won't be cutting...

My mother in law has had a new thermastatic shower fitted about 6 m0nths ago. Came over ton8ght and it was running for no reason she said its been happening since she had it fitted. what you think it could be? Cheers kris

im having water leaching down into my attic conversion from (so my roofer says) the chimney that myself and my neighbour uses ( 4 pots hers 1 pot mine). this problem has been going on for years at one stage my neighbour and i paid between us to have the chimney repointed capped and sealed as...

hi its been a while since ive been on here as ive finished gutting and finishing my house. unfortunately now though after living in the property i have realised i have a problem with very cold exterior walls on one side due to them being solid and north facing, which is causing damp, big gas...

been doin some searching for some info this evening as the mrs has been going bonkers as the house has been really cold as of late, for what temp i should have my valiant eco tech pro combi boiler at. i have read that if i want my bills low i should have it set around 50-55, but if i this...

sorry if this is in the wrong section. my question is: i have bought a kitchen island from ikea http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40157485 and i want to stain it the same colour as the rest of my kitchen but im unsure on how to go about this. do i stain it with a water base...

as stated above the well ish, the springwasnt actually situated in the handle itself it is located in the dor itself. my question is with out me stripping the door to find out what has gone can aany1 shed some light on what could be wrong or broken? cheers

as stated above im looking for a seperate room thermostat for my front room as all other rooms have trv's (appart from airing cupboard and bathroom) im fitting a vailliant ecotek pro 28 and have a vaillant t130 timeswitch to go with it, but this timeswitch only covers 24hrs and will need a...