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Hi, We will be starting work on a loft extension in the NY. A condition is to fit FD30 rate doors for all habitables coming off the stairwell. This is all sensible and fine. The trouble is I have a non-standard width double door coming off the dining room into the hall. I have found some...

Hi, I plan on using the Vitcas tile adhesive to fix slate tiles to a keyed breeze/plaster wall. This is to surround an inset wood burner. The product says to prime with Vitcas PVA - I already have some no-nonsense PVA which I'd use undiluted. Is this ok to use or is there likely to be...

Hi, I am in the process of redecorating my dining room which has 4 flush r63 spots attached to a dimmer. I don't want to mess with the ceiling so I intend replacing the r63 housings and using r63 dimmable LED's. Question is what dimmer should I be using for this? This is what I was planning...

Hi, I had some work done in 2010 - new consumer unit and an oven circuit. The chap issued me a Domestic Electrical Installation Cert under BS7671. I'm now in the process of selling the flat and have provided the buyers solicitor of said certificate - they've now asked me for a buildings...

Hi, I've got a pickle with my bath/tap combo in that there isn't enough thread on the taps to get them fitted properly. The bath is an old victorian roll top cast iron job and the bit where the taps go is about 3/4" thick. The mixer is a Beaumont luxury crank leg mixer like this one...

Hi, I am looking to install downlights in my hallway. it's 10m long, 2m'ish wide with switches at both ends. Currently there are two lights with their own roses installed. I would like to put in downlights, as I mentioned, and would like to have them dimmable so I don't get arc eye when...

Hi, My property borders on a road seperated by a public pavement. There is currently a very tatty chainlink fence of about 4' high. I'd like to replace this with a 6' wooden panel fence and basically need to know if I have to get planning permission or not? My suspicion is yes but I'd...

Hi, I am chasing some wiring into a victorian flat. The plaster is a very soft sand based stuff which is actually a pleasure to chase - hope I don't jinx it. Anyway, when it comes to filling the chases I was hoping to use a ready mix product (Gyproc Ready Mix) to fill, then tape so it...

Hi, I've been advised to nail 6mm ply over the top of existing floorboards before having underlay and carpet fitted. I originally ask them for a sound insulating solution and proposed they use a laminate underlay under Cloud 9 underlay - the ply board solution is what they came back...

Hi, I am in the process of painting a room but can only do it in the evenings so no chance of finishing all in one go. What's the best way of storing rollers loaded with paint overnight? I've tried clingfilm, didn't work out badly, but was wondering if there is any other way? Cheers...

So, I've enquired of my local council how I can go about getting my work certified (I haven't started yet). They tell me that I need to fill out a form and pay £190 and then they appoint an electrician to come out and inspect and do whatever they do and then they'll issue a certificate...

As per the title, is it better to use a roller or a brush? It's a big room and doing the ceiling. If roller, which length of pile, should I water down, how many coats etc? If I use a brush, should I expect to use a lot more paint? Thanks in advance. :D P.S. The colour will be Mellow...

Hi, I am in the process of rennovating my lounge and have take the opportunity to sink the surface mounted electrics into the walls as well as move and add some sockets. What I have done is move 1 double socket to another wall and added a single spur for the wall mounted TV. The double...

Hi, I am rennovating a lounge in a Victorian conversion. The room below is my neighbours bedroom. My question revolves around sound insulation - I don't want him on my doorstep moaning everytime I put a film on. I've looked into acoustic mineral wool, quiet floor, Tec50 etc and from the...

Hello all, Question about cleaning/prepping walls for painting. I have now stripped all the paper off the walls in a 15m2 room. What is left is a wall that is not in too bad a state but with a few patches of paint and of course the stubborn glue. What I would like to know is how to go...

Hi, Absolute newbie here so please be gentle. :oops: The reason I am asking is to assess whether I can afford it before I go about getting quotes and using peoples time. I've searched the topic and most of the stuff is circa 2007 so not a big help. :cry: I have stripped a 15m2 room...