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    How to raise a metal gate

    Need advice please I have a large single heavy metal gate across the drive fixed to the house and a metal post . The gate hinge is welded on and the gate itself is welded on to prevent it being lifted off. Been fit over 20 years and has dropped over the years so it is catching on the drive now...
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    Roof replaced advice

    Just had a roof replaced would be grateful for any advice wondered if any experts can advise if this is how it should be where it joins to next doors roof
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    wiring for built in oven and hob?

    I am wanting to replace my double built in oven, but need advice on wiring before I purchase a new one.(i will employ an electrician to install if i do purchase) existing oven is hard wired, 6mm cable, adjacent electric hob are connected to a 45amp double pole switch my existing oven has max...
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    using pva to help waterproof shower brickwork?

    not sure if i am posting this question in the correct place. because of a leak in my shower causing damp in the adjoining room,i have taken the cubicle out and now its down to brickwork. the wall will be rendered with additive to make it water resistant before i get shower wall installed. as...
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    plastic pipe for built in shower?

    hi. would be grateful for any advice please. i am getting a new bir shower, my plumber tells me it is best to take the existing copper pipe out and replace it with plastic,is this a good idea?i am concerned about any leaks once the pipe is in the wall. thanks
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    which new mira shower to buy

    hi,would be grateful for advice.i am looking to replace my trevitherm shower have had excellent use of it for 13 years but have decided to replace shower cubicle so think its time to replace it. i am looking at mira excel or mira discovery,there is quite a difference in price so wondered it...
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    trevi therm shower problem

    would be grateful for any advice. a trevi therm thermostatic shower i have had for 10 year has started running lukewarm. if i change the shower head round to a different spray it sometimes runs hotter or if i move the head forward. i have taken the head off to make sure nothing is blocked...
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    radiator hot at top only?

    i am sure this must have been asked before but looking through old posts cant see any. can anyone please advise why 2 radiators that have been replaced to larger ones, they are hot at the top and cold at the bottom, the back part of the radiators [think they are called convection but not sure]...
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    manhole cover under extension!

    hi any advice please, our house had an extension to the rear built 30 year ago with building and planning permission. on speaking to neighbours the manhole is under the extension. although the drains are not blocked now, i dont want to be faced with an emergency in the future. rang the local...
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    damp course-single brick

    hi. looking for any advice about an old kitchen extension. a registered damp proofer has inspected property and identified areas of damp. i have just found out from a neighbour whos kitchen extensiion joins on to ours and who has lived in her house for many years that the effected wall is only...
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    biasi boiler?

    hi. i am looking for some advice regarding a biasi boiler, my gas engineer who has done work for me for many years has recommended a biasi combi boiler to replace an old boiler in need of replacement. i havnt asked for a cheap boiler but neither top of the range, but i have asked fora decent...
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