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HI All We switched from a gravity fed system in the loft where we had shower pumps feeding both bathrooms (it took an age to get hot water to the downstairs taps) to a system boiler and unvented hot water system downstairs Pressure out of the taps is decent (better than before tbf) the issue is...

Ive been wanting to convert away from 1/2 the house on MR16 bulbs with transformers for a while as I've found some LED GU10s that we actually like for brightness etc AND the ones in our master bathroom die too frequently (the ones in the kitchen and home office are fine to be fair) Would...

Need to source a drain suitable for an altro- floored wetroom. The flooring guy told me to get a harmer drain. I've googled and see loads of websites with images and details but no one selling them except one place charging over £200. So - could you nice folk please recommend a drain fit for...

after a concealed valve shower setup for parents new bathroom. Again tour of local stores yield 2 nice looking setups. One guy has a range he's selling rebranded with his shop name with brass thermostatic valves etc for £200 Another selling a Tre Mercati setup but it's over twice as much at...

Hi I've got a Grohe Rapid 1.12 sl wall hung frame. I'm trying to source a wall hung toilet with soft close seat for elderly parents new bathroom. Been to a couple local stores: One offered a Kale (Babel) or a Cersanit (Metropolitan) one for £150 Another recommendation was Roca Debba with the...

Our neighbour recently informed me they would like to do a full-width extension to the side of their house. Currently we have kitchens which see each other over the boundary fence. We have 2 long windows along ours as this is main inlet of light (and a smaller window at the "end" of the...

I have tried to do some reading around it so would appreciate if anyone could make sure I am on the right track and explain a few things: Cameras are going around the house. The one with the "further" view required will be a long-view of the back garden. rest will be from room for driveway or...

Looking to buy some CCTV kit off a friend as I am considering having an install following a couple of recent opportunistic thefts. The kit (for ~£350) includes: 2 x ENEO 1/3" 600 TVL fixed dome camera (VKCD1335s/MH) 1 x Quantum Vista 16 DVR with 4TB internal hdd all the cabling etc He...

In my home office I am having new carpet fitted expect for the part of the office where the desk is. Here there will be laminate. Both the carpet and laminate will be a similar hue (light oak). There will be a single straight 1.9m transition between carpet/laminate. The 2 parts are being...

Would appreciate some help. Had a room laminated which has a step leading down to a split-level lounge area. It looks great apart from a problem with the edging on the step: builder struggled to find anything matching to finish this edge (there is matching beading everywhere else) so put an...

Asking "just in case" We plan to get this door for the downstairs rooms: http://www.howdens.com/doors-joinery-collection/internal-doors/internal-hardwood-doors/4-panel-oak-shaker-glazed/ My home office entrance is from the back of the livign room with light cream walls. Now in the office...

I am getting 4 panel Oak Shaker Glazed doors for 3 downstairs rooms and to keep a theme would like the non-glazed one for the downstairs understair bathroom. The one I have seen: http://www.howdens.com/doors-joinery-collection/internal-doors/internal-hardwood-doors/4-panel-oak-shaker/ is...

Hi Had 3 ceilings skimmed about 2 weeks ago. They are dried and pretty much ready for painting but in 2 I have noticed long very fine hairline cracks in them (in straight lines) I understood that this soemtimes happens when plater dries? Question is do I need to repair them or if they are...

...it is an Artex ceiling. AAArggh! :x To be fair 2 of the ceilings to be addressed are woodchip and being stripped tomorrow. The hallway I saw today is actually Artex. Most of it is fairly sturdy but there one area which seems to be coming a little loose which will need removal or repair...

After all the tips and advice I am now in the final stretch and starting looking around for paint prices at local indept trade places, Wickes, B&Q etc. I have found B&Q seems to be by far the cheapest place for Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt. Rang a local trade paint shop and they said they don't...

As part of redecorating we want to lose the woodchip ceilings esp in the hallway. What is the most convenient way: to skim on top of it or to use those paints that are meant to cover bog cracks and imperfections etc? :?: Ta :)

I have a dilemma in that I am putting a false wall to mount a TV on the front of the room (as per another thread) and removing the 1200x550 double radiator that is currently on the wall. One option is to put a vertical rad on/in the false wall to the side of the tv. I can't really have a...

Okay now I accept I am asking a "how long is a piece of string" type question but please bear with me! :oops: I have a 1.4m double "standard" radiator at the front on my living room but it is off as the tv etc are right in front of it. I will wall mount the TV (in a stud wall) and will...

Bit confused about this one. Brought a fancy light across from old house to new one and had it put up in reception room. Sometimes it comes on fine but other times when you try to turn it on it trips the fuse for lights on its circuit. Things is when I flick the switch back up on the fuse box...

Hi Hopefully a quick one. Redecorating new home (getting someone in) Here are the things I would value advice one: 1) one room is to be repainted white. Currently has painted walls (green!) and white ceiling. Is the same sheen (matt?) used for walls and ceilings? 2) seems to be lots of...