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Hi I recently had a new combi gas boiler installed by a gas safe plumber, however I'm worried that the flue isn't in the right position. He originally talked about putting a vertical piece in but he went awol after installing the boiler and now isn't answering his phone etc. the valiant boiler...

Hi I'm looking to mount my 37 inch TV on a brick wall chimney (I've boarded up the fireplace etc). The TV weighs 17.5 kg. Will 5 10mm diameter coach screws that are 50mm long in plastic rawl plugs keep it there or do I need screws, bolts that are larger? thanks

Hi I'm looking to mount my 37 inch TV on a brick wall chimney (I've boarded up the fireplace etc). The TV weighs 17.5 kg. Will 5 10mm diameter coach screws that are 50mm long in plastic rawl plugs keep it there or do I need screws, bolts that are larger? thanks

Hi I'm currently blocking up our old fireplace and was wondering what the minimum size vent is required. There are a million and one sizes in screwfix and so was wondering what was required. I would rather have a taller one than a wider one. Any help would be appreciated

Quick query. I have recently moved into a new house. In the lounge there is a fused switch on the wall, which has two wires running into it down from the ceiling. I would like to swap the switch for a plug socket. Do I need to buy one of those screwdriver Mains testers to see if the switch is...

Hi not sure if this is the right place to post. I'm currently taking up my carpet to lay laminate flooring down. Unfortunately to do this I well need to take the carpet grippers up which are nailed down into floor tiles. The floor tiles are all chipped and will break if I take the carpet...

Hi quick question I have installed a vent in my bricked up chimney, however I'd like to place my TV unit in front of it. The unit would be about a cm away from the wall and has holes etc in where the cables go and is fairly open if you get my drift. There is also no TV on top as it's wall...

Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice for wiring a new led TV. The TV will be on the wall and will only have about 20mm at the back. I currently have a Mains ring socket about a metre below where the TV will be placed. What I thought was I have two options. A) tap into the...

Hi quick query. I have a small leak in a pipe. The pipe is joined to a 90 degree compression elbow. My idea is to just unscrew the compression elbow, cut the pipe just before the hole and then reconnect the compression joint. The elbow can move as it's just connected to a isolation valve and a...

Hi I was wondering if anyone could help. I live in a 4 bed detached house, however we're looking for ways to increase living space. I'm currently looking at the possibility of getting a loft conversion. We have no water tanks or anything in the loft but the roof is quite shallow and is a trussed...

Hi a few questions if possible. I'm looking to install a new soil stack for an ensuite bathroom. The sewer runs just below where I want the stack so can you just tap into that? Once the stack is installed I gather it has to go out above the roof. Is it possible to direct it around the rainwater...

Hi i fully appreciate that this is a query that has been asked and written about a hundred times, however i've got a few questions that i was wondering if anyone could honestly answer. I have an artex ceiling that contains asbestos that i want to remove as i'm moving an internal wall and...