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Just had our engineer round to do annual check, and he noticed that if he blows on the gas hob (i.e. blows out the fire on the hob), the gas hob will restart the ignition so that it automatically re-ignites the hob. He said this isn't supposed to happen. Any thoughts? is it an issue with the...

Currently replacing my existing Diplomat ADP3300 Oven with a new Bosch HBA63B251B and wondered if I need an electrician to do the install The fact I'm asking probably means I do. However, thought I should double check. My current Oven is connected via a 13 amp plug into a normal 3 pin...

Been looking at bosch dishwashers and htere seems quite a few to choose from, narrowed it down to too.. SMS40C02GB (289) SMS53E22GB (339 with cashback) Seems like the SMS53E22GB is an older model, I can see it has more features and it has a heat exchanger (not sure what it does though)...

Just got this leaflet in the post for scaleguard scaleguard.co.uk Does anyone have any experience on whether this product is any good? Also saw the below, looks like the same product but cheaper? http://www.qvcuk.com/qvc.product.501440.html Appreciate any advice or experience on these

Just noticed that I have a very tiny chip in a steel bath and its started to rust (its about 1-2mm wide). Got the inlaws staying with me for about 5 weeks How quickly do i need to get this repaired?

Just noticed that in my bathroom I have pvc windows attached to a wooden frame, which condenses a lot and there is water that collects on the frame and some mould has appeared where the window meets the frame. I've cleaned out the mould with a fungicide, but was wondering what sealant should...

Hi there I have a bosch profession 14.4v combi drill, was trying to drill some holes in my external wall to fit a rawl plug to hang a curtain pole. I get in about half way and my drill won't get in any further. Instead all its doing now is making the existing hole bigger and taking off the...

So having two bathrooms refitted and the builder put a ceiling extractor fan in each bathroom. The fan goes straight into the loft, however he's just told me that he can't vent the air to outside as there is not enought space under the eaves to fit an extractor fan outlet. He says it is...

I know this may cause some issues, but I have just had a new steel bath implemented into my bathroom. The Bath sits directly above a downstairs toilet (which has two spots and an extractor fan installed) I was wondering if the bath needs to be earthered or not, the installer said no as...

Hi there I brought a universal 4.0 stuart turner pump (based on advice from stuart turner) as I have a hansgrohe raindance shower head. Have been told by my plumber that this is too powerful as I only have 15mm pipework in the house. He's recommended that I buy a 2.0 twin bar positive...

Bit stupid here, but hoping you guys can help come up with a solution brought this closed couple toilet http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk/concept/standard-toilet-(close-coupled)-wc-e794101.aspx The wall has been tiled and I've just realised that the soil pipe is running along the wall and...

Hi All Two problems 1: My decorator has put moisture shield on one side of the shower room (where the shower head will be) Shall I tell him to take it down and install aquapanel or will the moistureshield be enough? as this area will get wet beacuase of the shower 2: On the side...

Hi all Need some help, we have a wooden staircase which was stained mahogany. Issue I have is that the decorator thought we wanted it all white so he put a white solvent based primer on. We actually wanted to put a light oak stain on instead, we've asked the decorator if it can be sanded...

Putting UFH in my bathroom (on top of wbp 18mm) and conservatory (concrete sub floor). Then laying porcelain tiles on top. Do I need insulation boards or can i just install the mat? Thanks

Hi all Getting parts for my builder to re do my bathroom, he wanted me to get some 2x4 timber for stud walls and some 2x2 to make a frame for my shower tray. IS there any special type of timber i need or will ordinary wood do? (I got CLS wood for the stud wall) and planed wood for the 2x2...

Hi all Just been advised by my tiler who is doing my bathroom to buy Plywood (waterproof), Plasterboard (green) and PVA. Its primarily going to be used in a walk in shower, and I believe the Plywood is for the bathroom floor for the floor tiles whilst the Plasterboard with PVA is for the...

HI all just moved into new house, the alarm panel is a premier texecom. Had some plasterers in who set the alarm off by touching the alarm bell and internal sounder (the panel says tamper on the bell and speaker zones) However whenever i try to set the alarm it says that there was an...

Previously had a steel face door with a 5 lever dead lock and it was kicked in by burglers the other week. Insurance company are going to replace the door with either uPVC or existing steel face door. Anybody know which one offers the more security? Thanks