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Hi, a section of our driveway has had to be redone so it’s looking different to the rest of the driveway which has faded over the years. Would tarmac restorer work to bring the old tarmac to look like the new ?

Hi I can upgrade to full fibre from BT but have a few questions that I hope some members in this community can help with on pre-installation questions please. I would like to keep the location of the master socket where it is, which is under the stairs in the middle of the house because this...

Hi I’m looking for advice and guidance please on my Whirlpool condensing tumble dryer. I’ve pulled it out today as it’s been moved in my garage and found that the felt on the back has came apart? Does this need repaired, is this normal and is there a risk of operating the tumble with the back...

Hi I’m looking to wall mount a 55inch TV above a fireplace (not used) to save space by not having it on a stand and would appreciate any advice and guidance along with any recommendations please. I did look at getting a media wall built but really like the marble fireplace and it would be a...

Hi Behind our electric fire in the fireplace there is a void which is bringing in draughts and noise from the road outside. There was an old back boiler but this is not used and was replaced with a new gas system boiler when we moved in. How can we insulate this or block this up to reduce...

we have had a Gledhill 300litre unvented Cylinder installed by a G3 installer The problem is when we are in the shower and if someone opens another tap or flushes the toilet the temperature changes in the shower which is dangerous for the kids and adults - is this because it’s not a...

Hi I am getting full boarded internal oak doors fitted today https://www.cheshiremouldings.co.uk/abbotsfield-full-boarded-internal-door/#finish_oak-mx838 I just wanted to ask is Osmo Door Oil https://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm?bookid=Products&chapter=82&page=274 ok to use to finish the...

Hi We need to replace our Bristan Varispeed 50 shower pump which is on its way out. We just need a cost effective alternative that we could ideally replace ourselves. This will only be temporary until a new unvented cylinder is installed in the next few months. What replacement shower pumps...

Hi What is the average cost of the installation of a new unvented hot water cylinder ? We want to replace our existing vented hot water cylinder and re-site it from the bathroom to the boiler room downstairs, replace/re-run pipework and remove the cold water storage tank from the loft. We...

Hi Our garages are joined with a lean-to roof which slopes down toward our house. Next door have said that they are going to replace the section of roof (that is currently the perspex roof section in the pics attached) with a new conservatory. What impact will this have on our existing garage...

Hi We had our drains relined yesterday which runs under our house (kitchen). There is still a very strong chemical smell in the house today (24 hours after) and its so strong that you can not really stay in the kitchen or adjacent rooms for very long as its so strong a chemical smell. You can...

Hi Since yesterday we have been having a problem with the downstairs lighting circuit. For example I put one light on and it didn't come on. Then I tried another light and it buzzed and flickered and then came on. And when I tried the light again that didn't come on this time it turned on...

Hi Does anybody know what has caused my lawn to die and turn into the mess it is now? Is it because of the amount of rain we have had and bad drainage? The grass has been like this since December the only thing I have put on the grass was Autumn feed from evergreen in November ? Below the...

Hi In our bay window which is double glazed it is so noisy from road noise I have checked the silicon around the windows and are fine along with any gaps have been foamed The only thing I think it could be is there is an air brick just below the window, and the noise is travelling through...

Hi We had a new water supply and internal stop cock installed in a new location in the house with the new mdpe blue pipework as the main supply. However there seems to be no earthing to the water connection? Should the earthing of the water main have been done at the same time as the...

Hi What is best for boarding up behind my electric fire, there is a big draught coming through the fireplace from an air brick in the chimney just behind the fire place Could I just use celotex or plasterboard to board up Just behind the electric fire reducing the draught but yet still...

Hi I am having new insulation and acoustic plasterboard installed, but when we pulled off the trim around the window, you can see the outside! What is best for filling in this gap foam?

Hi I am looking for some advice on what is the best insulating material to go between the timber frame structure in one of our upstairs bedrooms. The house was built in the 60's and one section of the house (upstairs bedroom) is timber frame, clad in hanging tile to the exterior. We are...

Hi What is the cause of this on the wall of my daughters bedroom, its just showing in 2 places, where the paint has cracked off, and now its looking a bit black underneath. Also after periods of heavy rainfall it smells damp in the bedroom. It has been like this for months and could it be...

Hi I am having a summerhouse installed on Monday from a local joinery firm, but want a waterproof membrane for the floor, what do I need to get and where would I get it from? The summerhouse floor will have 12mm t&g floor and the building will be on pressure treated joists to allow air...