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i know this will be a very how long is a piece is string question, but looking for ballpark pricing for an extension. It will be the full length of our house, single story so the 'new' box on the back will be roughly 10m x 5m, taking the current middle wall out between the dining room and...

Hello all, some advice please. When I switch my heating on the hot water comes on, if I then switch the heating off the hot water stays on. This then seems to heat the radiators even though the heating is off. I also tried ot have the NEST system installed recently which couldn't happen...

We moved into a new house in November and after doing the kitchen decided to convert the garage, here's where we've go to. The garage is single semi integral garage which is 12.5sqm. All in I think the cost will be around £7k by the time i'm finished, and I estimate i'll save around £2k of...

Hi guys. I'd like some advice please on what the right thing to do is. I am having some work done which was to take off the front wall of my garage to install a new window and replace the old bricks. The work also includes an inner block wall and a new warm roof on a 2.5x1.5m area. He...

Hi guys I'm a relative newbie and am after some advice on the correct process for insulating the garage conversion I am doing. The walls are all insulated cavity walls with a 2' gap and brick faced. I have been told by the council that I need at least 50mm insulation. Is this the...

Can anyone offer some advice on Thunderbolt spacing and selection please? I am looking to use them to secure a 45mm batten to the wall to then hang floor joists over a distance of 2.5m The walls are 5m and 2.5m long. I was looking at the 12x130mm bolts for the job.

Hello all. I'm converting my integrated single garage into a usable room over the next few months and am looking for some advice. I have applied for building control and have a builder bricking up the old garage door and fitting a new window. Part of the garage sticks out from the main...

Hi guys, I’m after some advice. We have decided to convert our single, integrated garage into a play room for my 3 year old. While I will use a builder to do some of the work, I am confident in my abilities to do the bulk of the work. I’m having a builder block up the existing garage door...

Hello. I have a very simple loop of 6 4w Led bulbs in GU10 holders, wired to mains. When I switch the circuit on they all flash/strobe. Is there anyway to fix this? Kind regards Rory

Hello All I need some help with some simple wiring. I am making a new canopy for my fish tank and am using low wattage LED bulbs with GU10 fittings. I want to have 2 separate circuits for different colours going to switches to turn them on/off. I just need to know how to wire the...

Hello. I'm a complete novice when it comes to conrete work so would like some advice. I need to lay a concrete base for a 1.81m x 0.78m 'shed'. I'm happy with building the frame to poor the concrete into but have no idea what if any base layer I should put in and how much ready mix...