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Hi, I got a new kitchen tap recently and it came with what the instructions call 'Check Valves' - these ones are 15mm compression one end and male flexible tap connector the other end (the tap connector end has the white insert bit). I understand what these do but I can't quite find the right...

Hi, Is there a difference in quality between them? I've always used Screwfix ones but the last one keeps weeping. I see some claim "high quality" at 3 times the price. Which I don't mind paying if there really is a difference. What brand do kitchen fitters/plumbers generally prefer? Thanks

Hi, Can you get short pre made copper pieces, specifically "cranked"? I need to change my kitchen tap but at the moment the tap tails are literally stretched to max since my sink bowl is really deep so extending straight up is a no go. I have space behind the sink to fit a bit of cranked pipe...

Hey, Trying to think of a creative and slick way to keep a loft hatch stayed. I don't want anything surface mounted on the frame or door (except actual handle), since I just have a bad habit of catching skin and clothes on them. E.g. not these: My material thickness is 18mm, but I have a...

Has anyone used these to reduce the flow? Are they any good? I have really good flow, literally too good. But don't want to throttle at the stop cock because I want all that good flow for the shower. So was thinking of putting these on the bathroom and kitchen tap isolation points. If I try and...

Hi, I have my loft light switch on the landing, in a 4 gang switch. The number of times people randomly press switches until the right light comes on means the loft light usually gets left on. I have a trap door (drop down) style loft hatch and am considering moving the light switch to...

Hi, As title. For a loft hatch door to make it a bit more comfortable to open. Thanks

Hi, What's the best material and hinges to use for the loft door? Thanks

Hi, I've seen a few extensions go up recently, all on various type (semi, detached etc.) houses. One common theme I am seeing is that the brickwork is no longer stitched/toothed to the existing brickwork and rather just butted on the end. Whereas over the years they have been done 'properly'...

Thin monitor bezel + standard webcam clip/rest mount = no thanks! Has anyone come across something that is; self-adhesive to flat bit on back of monitor right angled, with straight pole, rather than those ugly flexible ones standard tripod thread at end Something like this:

Hi, I've recently become interested in "house temperature" from a conversation at work, plus I have smart heating conrols (all but one radiator also use a Smart TRV) which consistently tells me my house is cold and humid. Doing some research, most articles agree on 18-21/22degrees (especially...

Hi, What is the law in this scenario: Bought item on Black Friday as a Christmas gift Opened only very recently - fault identified and reported to seller immediately (Amazon) No replacement option, refund only so have to rebuy Price is now £110 more They are saying replacement cannot be done...

Hi, Can you get these in a "screw" together, back to back style by any chance? I have a hole that I would like to tidy from both sides. Need diameters of 10mm and 40/50mm, actual hole bit. Prefer chrome finish if possible. Thickness required for the 40mm/50mm is 18mm carcass + 13mm end panel...

Hi, I can't decide between standard MFC (or similar) or solid kitchen worktop-style. Problem is I'd like something between the 2 thickness wise (maybe 26-30mm). What I do know is I want colour to be grey; really like this https://www.egger.com/en/interior/decor-detail/H1313_10?country=GB (had...

Hi, As title, loft joists are 95mm finished dimension. It's part boarded with 1 layer of thin fibre glass roll sitting on the ceiling below at the moment so looking to swap it all. My loft is already shallow pitch and have services up there which would make loft legs or similar a no (to get...

Hi, I have around and over bed wardrobes. The over bed units are 1600mm wide and the bed is ~1400mm wide so I have some filler strips either side (the bed is not right back against the wall as there is a slim shelf). I want to put some recessed LEDs in the side filler strips and some "puck"...

Hi, Does anyone know any aesthetically pleasing looking ones? All the ones on Google Images look like things from 70s! I currently have 4 normal downlights in a square pattern set symmetrical to the room, with a 4" exhaust grille dead center connected to a Manrose MF100T in the loft vented...

Hi, I've been with Vodafone since November and woke up this morning to no service. So called them up and they are saying it looks like somebody has placed a new order with them for my address. This has meant my whole line and broadband service has been completely terminated - no notice or...

Hi, Had to replace my bath waste/trap recently and only when emptying a bath it drips. Showering and filling the bath is fine which suggests the plug and it's seal are ok. It's almost as if the gravity of a full bath is causing the water to overflow in the trap and come back out. It's a...

Hi, I have 44x0.9mm stops and need to replace on one door. Really struggling to find this dimension. Plus mine are all bullnosed on the non-door slam side. Any ideas? Cheers