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Hi, we had a small roof leak that left a small patch on a bedroom ceiling. The leak was fixed over a year ago so everything is thoroughly dry now. I have just repainted using Dulux magic white rich matt. No surprise the stain was still visible. I covered the stain area and a little beyond...

I was always taught not to use too many plug in double sockets or plug in gangs for safety reasons. Is the following ok? Single socket with 13 amp fused 4 way extension with a TV, video, stereo, and a double doofer with a clock and phone charger. All on the upstairs ring main which is RCD...

My new bath is fixed and sealed with clear silicone. I am about to fix the bottom course of tiles to finish the job. I left the last course of tiles at approx 10 cm and am cutting to fit (although most of them are exactly the same). What i need to know is - should I cut for a very snug fit and...

Is it OK to run the electric supply cable for a shower (10mm) inside chromed pipe? It would look much better than the white plastic trunking and would match the water pipe. I was going to use 22mm chromed tubing usually used for wardrobe rails. What would be the best way of protecting the cable...

Is there any reason why taps are plumbed in with a bendy bit going down before coming up through the floor? Can you just go straight up with an elbow?

Any one know about garage doors? Up and over witn a big spring, cones and wires. Are the cones and/or wires easy to get hold of and replace?

I am replacing a toilet and the vent comes out of the top of a 4 boss single branch fitting via a 110 to 82 reducer. It then goes through 2 bends b4 going up and out the roof. It is off set from the down pipe by about 18 inches. This was all internal and boxed in, using a lot of space. Still...

There's loads of advice on wiring a fan so it comes on with the lights. Can you wire it so it comes on with the shower pull cord? Shower will be 10.8kW, 10mm2 cable into "old style" CU, 45 Amp no RCD or any fancy stuff. None of the work is done yet - still in planning! Also what is the best...