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Can anybody recommend any under cabinet LED lights with a dimmable mains driver? Thank you PS. Yes, I did google it, but all I could find was lamps with custom low voltage dimmers. I want the mains dimmable driver, and under cabinet LEDs to match.

Sorry for the daft question, I am a complete beginner at this and I want to build a shelf unit. I have all the boards (18mm thick) in the right sizes and I don't know what is the best way to join the boards at 90 degrees: should I screw them in (do I risk splitting the board when it goes in...

I am planning on building a shelf unit and would like to buy something like pine boards cut to size, instead of buying the large boards and cutting myself. Can anybody tell me where can I source these from? Thanks

Hi Can someone please recommend a PIR motion sensor that would satisfy these conditions, in order of importance: - Works with low power led - 180 degrees horizontal detection area - Wall mounted, preferably on a 16mm single gang switch hole It would be nice if it also has a photocell...

I want to build a custom shelf/cabinet and I am researching all the necessary materials&tools. I failed to find however the flimsy thin panel that manufacturers (like IKEA or standard kitchens) put on the back of the furniture. What is it called and where can I find it? Can I paint over it or...

I have inherited this porch that has an ancient downlight that I want to change. My problem is that the current hole has a diameter of about 8-8.5cm, and all the spots I've seen on the market (GU10) require a 7cm hole and have an outside diameter of 8cm. Are there any solutions to this problem...

My plumber installed an underfloor heating system, and initially I was under the impression that he will screed over the heating. I told him I want to tile the floor. Now he told me that he can't screed it because of the beams/joists and instead he will ply over, which he thinks will not be a...

Hi Are there any outdoor lights that take a halogen (or output similar light) and don't look like a standard floodlight? Why is it that all good looking outdoor lights (like lanterns) have the same output as a candle and all the halogen outdoor lamps look like prison lights?

I am after a large wrench that I can use to tighten the nut under the basin's drain. According to my measurements it is 3 inches wide. I've been up and down the list and I can't find any wrench larger than 300mm. This one I assume is 6 inches long not wide, isn't it...

I am trying to connect my dishwasher's drain hose to the under-sink drain. They are roughly the same size and the drain connector bit only goes into the hose a couple millimetres, not enough to hold it in. I understand that there is a rubber hose thingy that goes over both of them, secured with...

I've been stupid and went for aesthetics over practicality and bought a waterfall-kind tap for my small basin in the downstairs cloakroom. As you can imagine, when you turn it up to max it goes right to the edge of the basin and splashes you in an embarrassing area. The tap's instructions manual...

Can anyone recommend an internal doors supplier with nationwide distribution? I am after a few internal pine doors. I really like this design...

I am new to LEDs. Can you please explain if their non-dimmable behaviour is caused by the LED bulb or the transformer? I bought a cheap LED downlight and I tried it with my living room's dimmer and it doesn't dim down, just flashes when really low. After some more research I found that there...

I have trouble sleeping if the light comes in. I have just moved house and I am trying to find the best solution for the bedroom window. Does anybody know how do the wood blinds compare to blackout blinds, or if there is any other better option available (for a decent price) in terms of blocking...

This is a daft question, but please bear with me: I am a beginner. I've got a (very) old wooden floor. It is a soft wood, with a dark finish on top. I intend to replace some broken/loose/missing boards and then sand the floor. So far so good. Now, what do I do afterwards? I am a confused...

I've done a deal with my electrician to do the work on a fixed fee and I supply all the materials. Now I am wondering what is the cheapest mainstream electrical store? I am asking about chain stores because that should cover a larger audience but if anyone knows a better local choice near...

I have read a few similar posts on the forum but none seem to answer my question: I am re-instating (opening) a fireplace and I intend to use a woodburner stove (5-8KW). I would like to use an oak beam mantel, render/paint the outside and lay bricks on the inside, kind of like this...

Can anybody share any experience of these? Any goods or bads, things to look out for? Also, any cheaper supplier than B&Q? Has anyone come across the "NuVu / Smoothfold" range? Thanks

Hi Sorry, another stupid question but I had some builders in to give me a quote for knocking down a wall and I thought they could investigate and tell me if it is load bearing or not, but they said I should get the house plans from the council instead. I googled this and I only found links to...

I bought a house with horrible textures on ceilings. I think the ceilings are about 10-15 years old. How can I check if it is asbestos, to know if it is safe to sand it down? Thanks, Dan