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I have two Domus H1 extractor fans which need to be replaced. I have purchased two Manrose humidistat fans. The fans appear to be on the mains circuit, rather than the lighting, and they are currently wired to permanent live/neutral only. The replacements don't work when wired up the same, and...

I live in an 1890's end terrace which has a half cellar. The wall which separates the cellar has developed a step crack, spanning about 4ft in height. It follows the mortar, although one brick has split. The joints in the cellar are a little eroded at points, and I think the crack is perhaps...

The BT line in my property terminates into what is obviously a secondary extension socket, rather than a master socket. Probably been DIY'd on at some point. Phone lines work fine, broadband works fine. As such, I'm not sure whether to worry about it too much but 1) is it likely to be missing...

I'm having a problem with condensation in the loft - I've read all the stickies on this and other sites, and understand the causes/solutions. I believe that inadequate ventilation is the problem in my case, and probably has been since the roof was installed some years ago. It is concrete tiles...

I have recently decided to collect some quotes to update my knackered old fuse board to a split load RCD consumer unit. Prices are coming back fairly satifactorily, but I've been told on multiple quotes that in order to install the unit, it must be ascertained that the existing wiring complies...

Just a quick question before I decide whether or not to make this my next project. What do you think would be a fair price for a consumer unit to supplied and installed (east mids area/3 bed terrace)? Thanks!

Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice on a spot of DIY. I've had to replace a section of concrete floor - about 2ft by 1ft. Underneath the length, I've unearthed a copper radiator pipe. The pipe isn't lagged in anyway, in fact, it's just surrounded by grit and hardcore. I'm wanting to...

I've recently installed a nice white bathroom suite, only to have my bathing experience sullied by dirty green water. I'm fairly sure it's a new occurence, although you couldn't always see the colour of the water in the old blue suite :shock: I've currently got Severn Trent working on a new...

Bit of background first. 1890ish end terrace. Chimney stack removed and roof tiled over. Top of gable reduced by several feet and rebuilt due to slight bulge. Very top rebuilt with breezeblocks. Gable pebbledashed. All works done as part of council grant, works signed off by same. The problem...

When I first moved into my house about ten years ago, there were signs of woodworm in several places, notably around the toilet and in the hallway (above a cellar). Whilst nothing had lost its structure, I removed the worst affected boards and treated the rest thoroughly. Recently, I've noticed...

Quick question which might be a little daft - but I can't find a clear answer. I'm just making the cellar a bit more presentable in an 1890's end terrace which is slightly damp. What I'm wondering is if I would be able to gloss the exposed woodwork i.e. the joists and undersides of the...

Hello all. New Punto MK1 owner - well, new car owner altogether. Anyhoo, noticed a rear brake light out today, bought the replacement bulb and removed the cluster. Problem is, the bulb was ok - seems like a wiring problem. First clue was a rolled up bit of fag packet holding the connector in...