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Hi We've just had our old shower ripped out and a new one installed. Wet Wall T&G pvc ceiling Mdf wet wall panels with gloss coating Iflo Duxford thermostatic bar mixer shower Seemed to go ok but a few queries we wanted to check. 1. Arm for shower head is only 2cm from (wet wall T&G)...

Hi Hot water pressure has been lower than normal for about a year/2 years but still functioning and bearable. We had a leak in one of the pipes running from the boiler to the hot water tank that has been fixed. Plumber that was out to fix this leak said hot water tank was not fit for purpose...

Need to install plasterboard ceiling fixings and not sure which product / combination of products to use. The ceiling fixings need to have looped (preferably eye) ends which would allow rope ratchet hangers (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydroponic-Lighting-Hanger-Rope-Ratchet/dp/B005PGR91C) to be...

have just finished a good 9-10 hour stint power washing our front mono bloc drive. I need to apply weed killer into the gaps between the blocs before re sanding with kiln dried sand. What type of weed killer should be used?

What tool is required to lift this drain cover? And how does the tool actually work - do we need 4, one for each corner?

need to purchase a new radiator, we've just had our downstairs cloakroom toilet tiled and new sink unit installed. Old radiator very rusty (see pic). Two questions 1. what type of radiator do we need (picture of current connections / thermostat valves attached). Central heating system is...

Was building our patio heater and the gas connector shown in the attached picture snapped in two. What specification / type of connector do I need to purchase as a replacement?

Installed new plasterboard two days ago, however when coming to tile with 600 x 300 mm tiles, the plasterboard bevels in the middle of the wall, it juts out about 5-10mm. Had a go at putting the tiles on this evening, and could just about get the tile to fix with a 10mm bed of adhesive (with...

Tiling 9mm thick 600 x 300 mm tiles and 4mm thick 20 x 20 mm mosaics. What is the best way to ensure that both the big tiles and the mosaics end up flush with each other? Apply a 5mm thick layer of adhesive yo where the mosaics will be, let that dry, and then do both the big tiles and the...

Going to be installing 15mm gyproc soundbloc moisture resistant tapered edge. What tools do I need to cut the plasterboard to size, and what screws do I need to attach the plasterboard to the timber studs? I presume I also need jointing compound and scrim for the edges. Is this also necessary...

Need to build a stand for a garden bbq "Play Your Cards Right" game. We've purchased large laminated playing cards, each 30cm tall and 21cm wide. There needs to be space for 4 cards on the bottom row, 4 cards on the middle row, and 2 cards on the top row. Was thinking of getting a sheet of...

We're looking to give our downstairs cloakroom an upgrade/makeover. The existing sink will be removed as it never had a pedestal and will be replaced with a new one. We'll also get the toilet taken off and possibly replace with a new one (missus hasn't decided). Both of these will be done by a...

Need to attach this wire mesh:- www.screwfix.com/p/apollo-50mm-galvanised-wire-netting-0-6-x-10m/55438?kpid=KINASEKPID&cm_mmc=GoogleLocal-_-Datafeed-_-Outdoor and Gardening&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping - Outdoor and Gardening-_-Shopping - Outdoor and...

We've just removed a tree and the stump from our lawn. We're intending sowing need seed where the stump/tree used to be. However, obviously (!), where the tree/stump used to be, there is now a hole. We've partially filled this back in with the soil/grass that we lifted when digging the hole...

Am about to try and inject some life into our front lawn. We're looking for an aerator and scarifier to breathe life in the lawn and remove thatch. Any recommendations? Is it worth getting an electric version of both (see first link below) or manual versions of both? Electric...

Bought a new bbq and trying to connect the orange gas hose that came supplied in the box to the ribbed spigot (? not sure on terminology?) on the bbq itself (I'm not trying to connect the regulator end as the regulator was already fitted to the other end Of the hose). The instructions mentioned...

We are landscaping our garden and part of this is replacing the old grey 3 x 2 slabs with new riven slabs. Two of the slabs appear to have been laid under the external cladding of the house (directly underneath a set of double patio doors). When trying to lift up the slabs (first picture) with...

Fault light on Potterton Performa 28e Boiler came on last night, indicating fault with fan/flue. Turned boiler off, left for 5 minutes then put back on and same light came on. However, have turned boiler on this morning as a final check and its working again, the fan/flue fault light isn't...

Ordering tiles online and want to make sure we get all we need from same batch. What is rule of thumb for measuring up, to allow for tiles that need to be cut at edges of walls, and the odd couple that might break? Area of wall + 10%? +5%? Something else? We're doing 4 walls - one...

Parents wanting new radiator for their bathroom. The B&Q brochure they have is listing each radiator by BTU. Their room is 3.04 length x 1.6 width x 2.65 height (all measurements in metres). They have one external wall, with a standard sized double glazed window. House is 1930's bungalow...