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    Ottoman Gas Struts

    Hi all, We have an ottoman superking bed frame that is lifted from the end of the bed by 4 gas struts rated at 800N each. This was fine with our old mattress (40kg), but we've just taken delivery of a new mattress that comes in at 80kg and the existing struts/mechanism can't lift the mattress...
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    Flush pipe

    Hi all, I've just ordered a FLUIDMASTER CONCEALED CISTERN 6LTR (Screwfix 30168) and read the reviews about the flush pipe not being suitable for low level pans as the bend radius is too large. Does anyone have a link for a suitable replacement flush pipe please? The unit the cistern is being...
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    LED Strips, multi coloured, dimmable

    Hi All, I'm currently building out my en-suite shower room in which I want to add 2 led strip lights, one in a shower niche and one under the wall mounted sink unit. Both strips will be inside a profile and I would like: Multi coloured Dimmable Wireless remote control for colour & brightness...
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    Black flush button

    Hi all, I have a Fluidmaster 6l concealed cistern: https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-concealed-cistern-6ltr/30168 Is it possible to get a black flush button to replace the 'chrome' one that comes with the unit? Would something like this work...
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    Bathroom Flooring

    Hi all, Just finished fitting a bathroom at my daughters house and now it's time to install a floor covering. It would have been better to do this first, but she couldn't decide what to choose... Anyway, here is what I have: 20200923_111412 by TargetDummy posted 23 Sep 2020 at 12:36 PM If...
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    Kitchen Drawer fittings

    Hi All, I fitted a Wren kitchen 4 years ago which has been fine up to now. I've had a problem with a loose drawer front and decided to investigate this afternoon. What's happened is the height adjuster screw on one of the drawer front fixings has snapped off. This adjuster actually holds the...
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    Insulating flat roof on extension

    All, I'm currently working on my daughters house making it fit to live in. It has a 2 storey flat roof extension at the rear which was in a pretty poor state and leaking: IMG-20190222-WA0006 by TargetDummy posted 24 Apr 2019 at 3:08 PM IMG-20190222-WA0000 by TargetDummy posted 24 Apr 2019 at...
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    Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

    Hi all, The attached picture shows the wall cabinet layout in my daughters kitchen which I'm re-fitting at the moment. Kitchen Lights by TargetDummy posted 26 Feb 2019 at 1:20 PM There is a switch on the wall by the back door which energises cables coming out of the wall just above the units...
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    Non Standard doors in Old House

    Hi all, My daughter has recently bought a house which is in need of some tlc before she moves in. To keep costs down, I'm doing most of the work myself and consider myself a very competent DIYer. The latest job is to fit some new internal doors, having removed all the old ones which were in...
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    Black tar on floor?

    Hi all, My daughter recently bought a house and it's now up to me to get it habitable. Im working in the back room downstairs at the moment and the floor is covered with two layers of what looks like solidified black tar (see pic). 20180928_151212 by TargetDummy posted 28 Sep 2018 at 4:59 PM...
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    Burying cable in brick pillar

    Theoretical question... if I wanted to have an outside downlight mounted on the side of a brick pillar in the garden, but I didn't want any visible cable, could I chase out the mortar between the bricks to say 25mm, run the cable in the gap and then repoint to hide the cable? The voltage would...
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    Nest sanity check

    Hi all, Just about to purchase the 3rd gen Nest Heat Link & Thermostat but first I thought it would be a good idea to do a little research on how it works and how I would replace the existing setup. I've drawn out how the current system works and how I propose to install the new system...
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    Securing back to Wall pan to floor

    Just replaced a wall hung toilet and frame with a back to Wall toilet and a new slimline furniture unit. Everything went to plan and no leaks. Last job is to secure pan to floor using the plastic 'L brackets' supplied with the toilet. I'd normally drill through the floor tiles and secure...
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    Grundfos RIP

    20170528_180706 by TargetDummy posted 28 May 2017 at 6:09 PM Hello all, I've already replaced the pump and it's performing great but just wondering what might have caused the damage shown in the image? Cheers
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    Replacement Patio door handles

    Hi All, The pictures show my existing patio door from inside & outside: 20160826_113012 by TargetDummy posted 26 Aug 2016 at 11:42 AM 20160826_113117 by TargetDummy posted 26 Aug 2016 at 11:43 AM I want to replace the 'gold' handles with polished chrome equivalents and have so far found an...
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    Anyone want these...?

    Hi all, I have 3 lights that I need to dispose of. They were found at the bottom of the garden when I moved into the house a few years ago. I was just going to take them to the council recycling centre but having done a little research, I think they deserve better. They are marked as 'Hayes...
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    Decking stain - grey

    Hi everyone, SWMBO wants our decking grey and so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a grey stain. I'm a little wary of the Ronseal type products as I've read they're more like a paint and just sit on top of the wood and quickly wear away. Any advice welcome, Thanks Anton
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    Land line phone not ringing

    Hi all, I've read through some threads on this, so just after confirmation really. Our house landline phones don't ring when someone calls. I've tried other known working ones with the same result and I can dial out OK. Also, if I phone the house number from my mobile and answer it, everything...
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    burying push fit radiator connections

    Good evening all, This new radiator has been recently fitted with plastic pipe feed (to be buried in the wall), which is joined to a short length of copper pipe by a push fit connector. Now, whilst I have nothing against push fit, I just want to make sure that the wall is 'made good' in the...
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    Air Brick

    Hi all, after some advice please... I've just fitted one of these (from TLC) to vent a kitchen extractor fan: As you can see, there are some 'tabs' on the side which enable the front grille to be removed. The question is, in oder to fit the vent flush to the wall, these tabs would be...
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