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Hi. I'm looking to replace an electric fire with a gas fire. Can you get gas fires that you can connect a flue onto as I have no chimney. Thanks.

Hi. I started having problems with my boiler about 2 weeks ago. The boiler was coming on for a few minutes and then the fault lights flashed cutting the boiler off for about 20 minutes before doing the exact same thing. I noticed it was reaching about 40 degrees before switching off. It was...

Hi. I would like to sand down my wood worktops and re oil them. I have had them now for about six years and they are looking a bit rough. I'm using an orbital sander, but the paper is clogging up every minute or so. What is the best way to strip the surface prior to sanding. Thanks.

Hi. I have bought a set of string led Christmas lights and connected them up to a plug to come on automatically. However every time they turn on, they go through the different sequences and the only way to keep them static is to physically press the button. They are outside and come on whilst...

Hi. I am looking for a few pieces of furniture made from Sheesham wood, but I'm having trouble finding each piece to match. I don't have any experience with woodworking, so do not know the difference between a manufacturer and a small furniture maker. I would like to know, firstly if the...

Hi. I've recently bought a second hand Hilti cordless drill off a friend, but he had broken the charger and it now doesn't work. He told me that it can be charged with any battery charger, it just needs to be hooked up properly. I've just had a look and can only find someone charging it...

Hi. Can someone please tell me the best way of putting a bullnose on the edge of MDF? I have a router, but haven't got a jig. I have had a quick look at ways of doing it, but I'm still not 100% sure of the best way. Thanks.

Hi. I have a Nilfisk E130.2 pressure and would like to know if it can lose pressure. When I use the normal fitting, the power seems consistent, but when I use the dirt blaster fitting, the power comes and goes. I did buy a new fitting about a year ago and I could tell the difference in...

Hi. Over the last few weeks my boiler has been shutting off (both with the CH and HW) and the lights have stated that there is a fault with the air pressure switch. A H/E friend has told me to buy a new switch and he fitted it for me this morning. He checked it after fitting it and it was...

Hi. I've got a bit of an issue with the colour of masonry paint testers. I've bought some testers from Kingfisher building products. When I first went to buy paint from them, they said that they would prefer to send a laminated sample of the colours as they differ from the website. I was...

Hi. I am trying to find out, what is the exact way to join worktops. I recently fitted a kitchen and used a square edge laminate worktop. I asked a Carpenter friend to do the joins for me and I've now got issues with it. He has basically router'd the male side and then butted it up to...

Hi. My mother in laws dishwasher has stopped working. Every time I replace the fuse and turn on the plug it blows. It is about 5 years old and she's not sure to repair or replace it. Is it worth calling someone out and repairing it or will it just be better to renew it. Thanks.

Hi. I have fitted a pop up bath waste, but there's a problem with how much the arm moves inside. If I adjust the screw, so that it seals properly, it doesn't open when I turn it and vice versa. Apart from changing it, is there a way of sorting this out. Thanks.

Hi. I have 2 issues that I would like some help with. I am changing a 2 gang socket and I am getting a slight shock when trying to screw it back. If I touch the metal back box with the metal socket I can see a small spark. Does the socket need changing or is it something else. The...

Hi. I am thinking of using laminate floor in a kitchen and bathroom. I have never thought of this before, but was speaking with someone in Howdens and they said that they sell some sort of sealant that you use after installation. You still have to use laminate specifically for kitchens...

Hi. I have a Samsung american F/F, but the water bottle behind the bottom two containers in the fridge is leaking. I've had it a long time and will be renewing it in a few months. Rather than wasting around £50 on a new one, I was planning to just cut the two pipes and connect them...

Hi. I've just fitted the doors and handles to 1 of 4 corner units and the door is hitting the opposite door handle. I did the exact same thing on a previous kitchen, but they have now changed the design. Instead of it being a fixed corner post, it is now fitted to the door and it's not as...

Hi. I have just started to fit my kitchen and I'm having problems with the range oven. The units and worktop are 915 high and the oven is 900 high. I want it to finish about 5mm higher than the worktop, but the legs are not long enough. The back is raised to the correct height, but I...

Hi. Can someone please tell me what chemical or other way of removing dried on grout from tiles. The tiles i've used are Porcelain and are not smooth, they have a grip, sandpaper like finish. I've cleaned them 4 times, used a sandpaper drill wheel and it's taking ages to remove. Cheers.

Hi. I have recently had to replace the PCB on my boiler and found out that there was water dropping on it from the joint between the actuator and the diverter valve. The new board has been pulled out of the way. The drip is hardly anything, but enough to damage the board. I have removed...