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Good morning all. Having updated our bathroom we'd like build in a shower. Before we commit on how (plumbed vs electrical) I wanted to see if our CU would be up to the job (with the inclusion of an 40a MCB where the space is) of an 8.5/9.5Kw electric shower or if it would be more extensive...

Hi all. Has anyone experience of cleaning exterior walls? Specifically Cotswold stone? Any tips / advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Morning all, Has anyone any experience of fitting one of these: http://www.screwfix.com/p/triton-tesla-thermostatic-mixer-shower-flexible-exposed-chrome/36111 The fitting provided are a dogleg valve and I'm not 100% sure it's what I need, I know Triton sell fitting kits however. It's...

Morning all. Having had a door removed I'm now left with a load of old caulk attached to brick. I've got the thick of it off but there's loads left. Does anyone have any tips on how I can get this off? Cheers.

Hi all. I can only find this in white or black. Does anyone know if / where you can get it? Cheers JMY

Morning all. Just canvassing for opinion on the above. Something not to noisy, sturdy and a good price. What do people suggest? Thanks.

Hello all. Looking to do this quite soon. Can anyone suggest what gap I should leave at the edging? Cheers.

Hello all, Having just fitted a load of internal doors, bought the handles (http://www.howdens.com/hardware-collection/door-handles/rose-handles/victorian-chrome/) I need some latches. Now I thought a latch was a latch. But what's the difference between a mortice latch, tubular mortice...

Hi all, Any ideas what I can do here to hide the ducting? I'm not too fussed about the pipe across the top of the units as it'll be hidden by the plinth. It's the piping coming directly out of the extractor fan. Can I box it in? Any other ideas welcome. Thanks! Jon

Hello all. Just a quickie. Can anyone please advise on how you tighten the clutch cable on a 2001 Polo. I can't see how to tighten the nuts. This is the cable...

Hello all. Are there any regs regarding the maximum number of bends that must exist in a toilet waste branch? Regards.

Hi all. Does anyone know where I can source some wood similar to the shelf in the attached link: http://mybuilder-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/2_thumb/411745_ae4434a9fa.jpg I can't find anything in the usual places. Cheers

In an effort to save some money and gain a few skills I've retiled our bathroom. I thought my calculations were correct and had planned the number of tiles correctly, but alas I've had a minor cock up. At the top of the tiles - below the architrave and next to the door theres a small...

Morning all. Has anyone got any experience of these? If so, what room stats is it compatible with? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jon

Morning all. Our house is from the late 60's, as is the paintwork. I've been told that the existing paint on the skirting boards is likely to be oil based and that when I come to gloss them, I'll need to repaint with an oil based gloss as a water based wont adhere too well. What are...

Hi all. What's the best way to fill a small hole (1") in plasterboard? Thanks. Jon

Hi. I've replaced a light pendant and although the earth is connected, it's via a metal terminal block. Ideally I'd like these to be wired into the earth terminal in the pendant. What's the best way to extend the earth wire by about 2 inches? Thanks all. Jon

Hi all, We have a room where there is 1 light, 1 pull cord switch and 1 wall light switch, both the switches turn the light on/off respectively. The cable that runs is 3 core and earth I want to remove the pull cord switch. Can I use a junction box to replace the pull cord switch...