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Hi I have a fully integrated Diplomat (MFI) 1200rpm Washer Dryer (Model No. APM8722) I'm fully aware that it is probably a bag of spaners in terms of quality - but it was "free" with the kitchen I bought so we thought we'd give it a whirl and it seemed to be working fine. Anyway - six...

Can anyone tell me if those "Loft Board" packs they do are suitable for using on other floors? I recently had to rip up a large section of floorboards to remove a chimney and they are too ropey to put back down. If not, other than laying new pine floorboards, what is an easy and effective...

Hi all I have a driveway that is generally flat but begins with a slope about 15 feet long and slopes up about a metre and a half from the roadside / footpath onto the flat level where my house is. We arent talking about a major slope here but is enough for me to be asking advice...so...

Hi all I'm having a right big problem here. I need to cover some normal concrete blocks in a render or coating of some sort to match fairly closely with the blocks on the below picture. I blocked up an old external doorway you see. Yes, they are not very attractive, I know - but its a...

Dear all Can anyone tell me where the heck I can get blocks that look like these!! I have to fill up an old back door where I have moved the access point. Matching Brick Companies have said they cant help as they only deal in "Bricks". These are quite big and heavy concrete aggregate...

2nd question from my other post about ceiling joists:- I have also got an unfortunate added dilemma due to having to replace a 2.7metre joist after knocking out my chimney. BCO are involved but very slow to respond!! I'm just after some tips but wont be doing anything til BCO have taken a...

Hi all I have been pulling the ceiling down in my ground floor kitchen and have come across something of a puzzle / concern. My house is a 75 year old - semi. Essentially what I have in roughly the centre of my house is a sturdy ground floor dividing wall of concrete blocks that has been...

Hi I've had a few electricians around to price up re-wiring my kitchen (Essential work due to re-designing the kitchen layout). The problem is that they have identified there is no Earth in the lighting cable. They say this wouldnt be a problem if I didnt have metal light fittings (Brass...

Hi Some advice please. I have just finished pulling out all my old kitchen units and pulling a ropey old ceiling down and taking about 60% of the plaster off the walls in the room, which was in bad condition. (its quite a big old room too) Now, I know I need to get the kitchen fully...

I looked high and low for advice on chimney removal on the net before I did mine - I actually found it hard to get all the info I needed on one post -so heres some amature advice on the process and how to go about it. I finished my chimney removal about a week ago now - so this is fresh in...

Hi Very quickly..... considering usual Building Regs and construction methods etc... Is it possible to create and install a new exterior back doorway with a removable but safely built PVCu or Wooden step directly in front / above an exterior Kitchen waste drain? I will therefore be...

Hi Concensus of opinion here please (Or advice from the pro's) Having decided that I'm not up to speed on complex wiring systems (A simple lighting circuit is ok but thats about it). I have decided to get a Pro to come and re-wrie the electrics / thermostat and Control Panel on my Central...

Hi Could someone help me with the following urgent problem? I disconnected myroom thermostat in my downstairs front room whilst decorating. The front of it was broken, so I bought a similar product replacement and fitted it. Unfortunately, no matter how I wire it ( I have done every...