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Just a Thank you to all the contributors with their constructive help on peoples issues on here. Again, I Didn't have to ask for help because the information was already on here from a previous request for help with a Light controller. My Racal Guardal had failed after 30 or so of it's working...

Hi There, Is there a recommended way of being able to fasten together two pieces of 3mm Hardboard to strengthen it at a potentially weak part of the project. Unfortunately I can't use a thicker Board. I’ve tried a Pop Rivet on a Test piece but the material is too soft and the Pop Rivet stem...

Hi There, I am having temperature problems with my Shower unit. The Shower is about 15 years old and has no makers name either on the Shower valve or the purchasing documents. I have attempted to remove the cartridge with the aim to replace it or clean out the void. I have removed the grub...

Hello There, I'm having trouble finding a new 200mm (8inch) 'Rainwater' Shower head on a Shower Unit that was installed some 15 years ago. I've tried to find the Shower Unit 'name' from the Supplier and they seem to think it's a Yukka? that may have gone out of business now. Anyway, hopefully...

Hi There, I've just made a stand out of finished wood and decided to varnish it. Using a tin of Antique pin that I had already ...and thinking that I'd Done the right thing by testing the varnish on some off-cuts. I Thought it was ok but alas it was not! It seemingly was 'Off' ...I ended up...

Hi There, On a couple of occasions I've used wood glues to affix small wooden decor bits that have fallen off an old wooden wall clock not long after it came into my possession from a place where it had hung for decades, but they are not staying on (some are 6 inches or so long}. It is...

Hi There, I've just rubbed down the paintwork where stains. were appearing on fairly new skirting board and they are on knots in the wood. The skirting was initially primed and undercoated etc, but stains are appearing. What is the best form of treatment please, before I paint again. Thanks very...

Hi There, Hope you can help. I've had a top layer of concrete laid four days ago and it seems good except that it has a gritty texture to the surface when walking on it and when it's lightly rubbed, it produces a slight sandy feel and granular. My wife is wanting to get covering onto it as soon...

Hi There, I'm hoping to merge the guttering of my new Lean-to Extension into an existing gutter at right angles to it. The existing gutter is 'Bartol High Capacity124mm x 76.5mm' and I do have a spare length of it -to utilise but cannot find a similar supplier for a right angle (90 degree)...

Hi There, I'm in the process of producing drawings for the above to comply with Building Approval -even though the Extension should be ok for the Planning permission because it does not protrude more than 3m from the back of the existing house, is 4.2m wide and agrees with the ruling of : Height...

Hi, I'm planning to replace a single skin wall with a double brick wall length of 10.2 metres (33'-6 inch) and height 5 foot (1.5m) How deep must the foundation be please below ground and what depth of concrete would be needed. Also, what width of concrete for 2 x brick width of 8 inches or so...

Hello There, During the house Renovation I've used old slabs from the yard and fitted them into the Fireplace hearth which was sized for a log burning stove. What do you think please would be best suited to 'grout' in between them. It was suggested that instead of using Sand/Cement, that either...

Hello There, Can anyone help me please? I've got 9 off Fire Doors to paint and got some Dulux Primer/Undercoat (quick drying paint). It's that quick, it is dry immediately after applying and really patchy. Using a brush, I can't seem to get a uniform finish. I've prep'd cleaned the door, sanded...

Hello again, I'm hanging 8 Fire doors and two points I'm pondering on if you could help please. 1) What is the correct height of the door handle latch from the floor please. There is no info on the doors although I've got two advisory measurements of 890mm from floor and 1m from floor.... and...

HI There, What is the preferred method of hanging a new door regarding 'what goes on first? Is it ok to fit the intumescent strips (in this case) mounted on the frame carcass firstly before hanging the door. I have CE rated hinges and intumescent pads for them.

Hello There, Coming to the end of my Renovation and installing Fire doors as requested by my Building Inspector, I have hit a couple of problems that I hope someone can help me with please. I'm handy...but not a carpenter. I got a joiner mate to fit the first one for me while I was away today...

Hello There, Could anyone please let me know what the 'BAT' acronym stands for -referring to 'as in BAT straps' that are necessary for Building metalwork restraining for eg fastening the wall plate to the brickwork. and just to insult your intelligence a bit more does the 'm305' refer to the...

Hello There, I'm doing an old house up and the Sandstone sills and heads have been neglected -but still ok. I will clean them off probably down to the stone. Firstly, what is the best way to basically treat the stone and is there an alternative to painting them perhaps with a finish that I can...

Hi There, Can anyone please let me know where I can obtain two End caps for 110mm flexible duct to house the water pipe. I am installing new water supply pipework. United Utilities have left me a leaflet "How to lay a new water supply pipe" which advises that 'end caps' should be attached to...

Hi There, Can anyone please let me know where I can obtain two End caps for 110mm flexible duct to house the water pipe. I am installing new water supply pipework. United Utilities have left me a leaflet "How to lay a new water supply pipe" which advises that 'end caps' should be attached to...