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So here's the issue...... My kitchen floor currently has what appear to be laminate interlocking tiles fitted (badly) that have buckled or bowed up over the years and it's time to rip them out. They're sitting directly on a concrete base. Whoever installed them moved the skirting up to...

I live in a modern property with dot and dab plasterboard on the brick party wall. Unfortunately the sound insulation is appalling and I want to upgrade by adding new materials but have been told it's better to remove the existing dot and dab boards first BEFORE adding the new materials...

Hello, I moved into a new house and have finally got around to tackling the curtain poles. Unfortunately the external walls are dot 'n' dab, so fixing things like curtain poles isn't as easy as it should be. Also, there is a hollow metal lintel above each window! I have tried in vain to...

I recently moved into a new house and have leaks on the kitchen sink and two basins. 1) The kitchen sink: Water leaks around the sink overflow connector when water is allowed to fill up to the same level as the overflow or the mrs empties a bowl of water a bit quick, resulting in a lot of...

Hello, I have recently moved into a new build property with dot n dab on the external walls, and I need some advice on putting up curtain rails. none of the walls have a batten above the window frames, so I was wondering whether it is necessary to put up a batten first? Or is it ok to...

I'm going to create a built-in wardrobe in a recess in the main bedroom shortly and wondered if anybody here could offer some advice? The main bedroom has a recess on one wall, which is where the wardrobe will be situated. I'll be creating a frame by using wood attached to the brick walls...

I'm going to create a built-in wardrobe in the main bedroom shortly and wondered if anybody here could offer some advice? The main bedroom has a recess on one wall, which is where the wardrobe will be situated. I'll be creating a frame by using wood attached to the brick walls either side...

I recently moved into a 1930s house and the OH wants to replace all internal doors with ones that match (i.e. a single design throughout) but I have disovered a problem. the current doors are: Downstairs: approx 2005(H)x810(W)x35mm. Upstairs: approx 1963(H)x760(W)x35mm. Unfortunately...

I have a Triton T80si electric shower that has developed a leak between the solenoid valve assembly and the stabiliser valve assembly (see picture). Is it possible to repair this leak? If so, what parts do I need? Many thanks, Chris.

Ok, so I'm confused about what type of heating system I have currently installed. It consists of feed/expansion tank in the loft hot water tank, CH pump, and 3port valve in airing cupboard in 2nd bedroom thermostat in lounge boiler in kitchen. Is this a fully pumped system, partially...

Hello I'm new to this forum and to central heating systems! I have just moved into a 1930s house with open vented central heating system A while ago I noticed that the central heating comes on when only hot water is selected on the control box and worked out that the fault must be with the...