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Hi all. My parents are in the process of designing their forever home and they will have a large loft in the roofspace for storage. It is in fact large enough for future conversion if this were to ever be desired - but this is not the plan at this time. Instead of creating a hatch and ladder...

Hi all, I finished my extension/refurd project last year and installed a number of Velux Integra windows, unfortunately I just missed out on the latest windows which you can control via Alexa. However, I have read the article below saying that the new tech should be backward compatible so that...

Hi all. Just back from holiday to no hot water. Tried looking at the manual and quick search online but cannot find a quick answer/fix. The error says: "ERROR 90 OEM ERROR" Any pointers on what the error is would be greatly appreciated

Hi all, I am just about to order a stainless steel splashback to finish off my kitchen! Just going to order it online to keep things simple but there is a wide range of thicknesses available (from 0.9mm to 3mm thick)? Is there a thickness that anyone would recommend? My initial thinking is...

Hi all, I have a well and am considering putting a pump down it so that I can actually draw water from it. The well isn't that deep (about 6m) and I am wondering if anyone can suggest an appropriate setup? I was thinking of a solid copper pipe running down to a pump that runs up to a...

Hi all, Not really an electrical issue as such but hoping that the combined experience / knowledge on here will help me find a solution to my problem... We are nearing the end of our renovation / extension project of our 1700's cottage. It's a low ceiling, timber frame building with some...

Hi all, I'm nearing the end of a renovation and am starting to think about external landscaping and the drive. For cost (and character) we will be putting down a gravel drive - should I be putting a Type 1 or Type 3 MOT base down below the gravel? We have a well in the middle of the drive and...

Hi all, About to install wood paneling around our bathroom to give it a modern Victorian feel. Have the high level WC and roll top bath all ready to go in. Looking at this stuff from Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-MDF-Primed-Beaded-Panel-6-x-607-x-1829mm/p/133809 I know how to...

Hi all, I'm nearing the end of a full extend and refurb project (my third) and need to decide on the best AV system for TV points etc. Both times previously I have used the Triax DDU and associated faceplates but I'm not sure it ever really met our needs. In short, we want the system to be...

Hi all, I'm on the hunt for a 1 gang flush paintable blank faceplate but having no luck - I can't believe it doesn't exist... Has anyone ever seem / bought one?

Hi all, Renovating a 1780s cottage and want to make the timber look a bit smarter before we plaster and repaint. Current timber is a mix of black finishes and we're looking to apply a dark stain across everything to tie it all together a bit. What do I use? Should I just use a black ronseal...

Hi all, I'm a Town Planner and am on my third renovation now so relatively up to speed with Building control things... Our current renovation is a 300 year old cottage which has over the years had many unsympathetic alterations - we have essentially gutted it and reinstated original features...

Hi all, about to embark on a bit of festive plasterboarding... I have 86 sheets of plasterboard arriving tomorrow for us to put up over the Christmas break... o_O So, we're looking to get a automatic feeding screwdriver to help us get through it all... I'm currently looking at a second hand...

Hi all, I want to create a bookcase door to go and the end of our corridor into our services cupboard. There seem to be several makers of these in the USA but can't seem to find a company over here that make them. I've found DIY instructions online at...

Hi all, Building an extension on the back of our house atm. Part of it is single storey with a flat roof, and a large skylight (1m x 2m). The roof was specified as a warm roof but my wife concerned by the thickness of it and that it will look out of place against the rest of the house (old...

Hi all, I know there are lots of threads out there on this however I have a rather specific situation and would appreciate any advice that can be offered..! We are currently renovating and extending an old cottage (first written record of it is in 1770 but it is probably older). It is not...

Hi all, Currently renovating a cottage that dates from 1730 (not listed). Upstairs at the front of the house we have tile hung timber framed walls. The structure of the wall is (from inside to outside): 100mm oak frame (with lathe/plaster inset between the wood, the rest of the space between...

Hi all, I'm looking for a 1m x 2m skylight and seen the Panoroof windows that are available (mainly on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221378660664) I like the look and simplicity of them... Does anyone have any experience using them??

Hi, I'm currently considering placing an order for a considerable amount of West Port windows and doors (including a bifold door)... but have yet to find a review or independant opinion on whether they stand the test of time and are any good! Can anyone help me out? Cheers :)

Hi all, We are just about to start work on extending and renovating our cottage that dates from 1780... We're doing everything including replacing the floor slab so can do some relatively major stuff without it being an absolute nuisance... We have a brick well in the garden a few meters from...