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    Radiator compression valves

    Hi all, I hope someone can shed some light on this subject, I've looked everywhere and can't find a definitive answer. I am installing a new central heating system in my home using plastic push-fit. Being a bungalow, my pipes are dropping down from above, in chases, then these will be...
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    Blocks for raised bed

    Hi, I was hoping someone could shed some light on which blocks are best to use for a raised bed. I plan to construct a 12' x 2' raised bed. I am going to use blocks to construct it, and it will be 4 blocks high. Are 3.5N medium density blocks good enough to use, or should I use 7N blocks...
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    Replacing internal door frame/lining

    Hi, I hope someone can help. I wish to install new door linings on 1/2 brick walls. I am thinking of just using the Wickes softwood door linings. What is the best way to secure these to the walls? Do I need insert wall plugs into the masonry and then line up the screws to go through the...
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    Sealing chimney hole in roof

    Hi, I am all set to remove the chimney from my bungalow. Does any one have advice about how to seal the hole in the roof it will create? It only needs to be temporary as in a few months work will start on an extension which will extend the roofline over where the chimney hole will be. But I want...
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    Cutting gas supply to boiler

    Hi, this is my first question on the forum, though I have read countless threads and learnt a lot, but I hope someone can help with this question. Basically I want to cut the gas pipe connecting the gas mains to the boiler so I can remove the boiler. The gas is turned off at the mains and it...
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