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We have an old (Glow-worm Hideaway) gas system boiler, with drayton valves on both CH and HW. Something is up with the CH microswitch I think, as it will keep the pump running when the CH is switched off at the controller. A lever on those valves makes it clear that the valve is shut but the...

I have looked in the stickies, but can't find exactly what I'm looking for, so your assistance would be appreciated. Currently I have a single light in the centre of my garage which is controlled by two two way switches - one at the house and one in the garage. There are also some lights down...

Apologies for this basic question - I looked for a sticky guide as I'm sure this type of question must come up quite a bit. I have no idea about buying hardwood so would appreciate your help in staying away from rip off merchants. At the moment all I am looking for is something suitable to rip...

Hi I'm thinking of replacing the lead in a long valley on my slate roof. I would like to know how to do this as safely as I can (without asking someone else to do it!); I'm not used to walking on a slate roof and expect a roof ladder is needed; but because of the angle of the valley, I can't...

Hello I am trying to find out what this decorative frieze might be made from. OR more importantly, how old it is. I am in the process of purchasing the property so am going off visuals alone at the moment. The property is Victorian and *apparently* the ceilings are original. I am sceptical...