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Hi guys I have a (Wickes) external security light with built in PIR at the front of the house. When I bought it the guy in the store told me that I could hook up a second light from it as well (to light the side of the house). However, there's nothing to this effect in the fitting...

Hi guys I need to run a small 2" / 50mm band of mosaic tiles around a bathroom at mid wall height. They're only 7mm thick vs 10mm for the surrounding tiles and after a few unsuccessful attempts trying to 'pad' them out with adhesive, I'm going to need to stick some 3mm MDF strip into the gap...

Hi Guys We live in a hard water area and when we moved in we were advised to have the hot water cylinder thermostat set to 55 degrees. But it's an indirect system so I'm thinking that it should (in theory) never fur up inside. Would you agree and if so, is 60 degrees a sensible temperature to...

Hi guys, A simple question....... I need to cut a couple of 30mm tap holes in an acrylic bath. I've never done it before. Is this a suitable arbor and cutter to use ? Not quite sure how they fit together. If there's anything better, please advise. Many thanks ...

Hi Guys I'm installing a pumped digital shower unit (Mira) and because of space restrictions, need to locate the actual mixer / pump unit under the bath. I know from experience that these can be fairly noisy and cause vibration. Any suggestions as to what I could sit it on to reduce both ? A...

Hi guys I've got a 3 amp fused spur installed (per the manufacturer's recommendations) to supply power a digital shower. I now want to install a second shower in an en-suite bathroom and I'm wondering whether I can safely pick up the power supply just after the 'RCD Protected Fused Connection...

Hi Guys I need to replace an old 'Boss Therm' central heating controller which is 'on the blink'. Probably over 20 years old and I can't find any Google references for it. Am I right in thinking I can use any one of the 'decent' controllers sold by Screwfix @ c. £80 ? Also, any tips or...