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Hi Over the past few years the floor in garage have eroded Away not sure why but want to patch it up without replacing the whole floor. What can I use to repair solidly that won’t crack easily? Thanks

Hi, want to hard tile the garage floor rather than soft mat it or paint it. Hopefully make the cleaning of it a lot easier than the rough concrete surface. I don’t think there is a dpm under the concrete but will have to use the SLC to get it all level first. Is there any advice before I put...

Hi, Recently have had an issue with this washing machine where it would stop on the start of the spin cycle, say 15 minutes before the end and then just like pause. Checked online and went into the diagnostic mode (pressing the rightmost buttons, powering on and then pressing P) and it shows no...

Hi all Started to get a leak from underneath this boiler last few days. The pressure isn’t dropping on the system so assume it’s the inlet that’s leaking. Water is clear-ish as well. I’ve opened it up and taken some pics of the leak below to see where the leak is coming from. Any advice...

Hi, been reading numerous posts about sealing block paving. I am heading towards the Poly based seal like Resiblock. My brindle block paving was laid about 5 years ago and is due a jet wash and re-sand but want to seal it this time round. Im after a gloss/wet finish (2 coats?) so any advice...

Hi, got this extractor fan installed in bathroom. It’s about 3 years old. The 3rd we’ve had since we brought it as every one develops this fault. It has a humidistat which kicks in and operates as normal. But after a few mins it kind of grinds to a halt and then it sounds like it’s struggling to...

Hi, I have a Texecom Premier Elite, normal setup with no contact sensors or fobs, just PIRs. So when i activate the alarm and get the message 'Area in exit A', sometimes it stays on this and the tone never stops so assume the alarm never sets. What i think it could be is that when i walk to the...

Hi, I have this lock on the bathroom door but want to change it to a thumb lock (is that what you call it) where there is no actual key, just a turning knob. I don’t suppose there is a way to change it without changing the handle?

Hi, I have a back door and over the weekend noticed that there is a gap at the top where the door meets (or is supposed to meet) the rubber seal. I can feel a draft and can also slide a card into the gap. I have adjusted doors in the past to align them vertically but never had to close the gap...

Hi, A few weeks ago I had installed a ComIP on my system using a hard wired connection. Entered in all the details required like UDL and IP address and port. I have the iOS Texecom Keypad app and lets me log in (got the dark blue icon), check the logs, etc. But when i try to use the SmartKey...

Hi, I am overboarded the loft rafters and am now in the process of plasterboarding. I am screwing in the plasterboard into the rafter beams through the insulation. My problem is that on some joins, the is a ridge of up to 5mm - seems a bit too much to level off via skimming. Its mainly down to...

Hi I have a leak somewhere in the front top window and I think the source is some flat brickwork. As in attached pictures, there is a row of bricks at the top. Behind this is a slope roof which is properly sealed. There is no leak on the ceiling underneath but only leaks at the top of the...

Hi, Wondering if anyone can help. I have this plate: https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-xdqpg1-1-gang-powergrid-faceplate-white/46446 But the holes don’t line up with a standard meta back box: https://www.screwfix.com/p/appleby-galvanised-steel-knockout-box-1g-25mm/79195 They sell this...

Hi I’m looking into upgrading my old alarm system which currently has Texecom pir sensors, panic button and an Optima control box. I have 2 siren boxes one on front and one at the back. I would like the new system to utilise the current sensors and 2 siren boxes but would like to be app...

Hi I’m going to get a builder in to remove a couple of chimney breasts (stacks already removed) but wanted to know if the builder will be doing things right. What is the way to support both ceilings after removal? At the moment the ceilings are resting on a lip on the chimney breast.

Hi, I been getting up on the ladder last few years to clean out the gutters. It’s about 20ft high and can get messy. So was wondering if there is a extendable hose pipe attachment with a curved top end to help clean from the ground. I’ve seen shorter ones but nothing like 20ft + Thanks in advance.

Hi, One camera on my setup (16ch NVR Qvis Quattro) has gone black and white. It was working perfectly, but since it lost colour, i have checked connections at DVR end/cleaned the lens/Flashed light into the sensor (which didnt activate colour mode)/covered and uncovered the lens to hear the...

Hi, I have an NVR which has been ok for the past few years. It has a fixed internal IP with Port Forwarding setup on my router in order for me to access from anywhere via the Web/Mobile device via a dyndns service. Recently, it has been dropping off the network and unreachable from internal...

Hi, I am looking to carpet tile the loft to make it a usable space. I was told by a fitter than i don't have enough clearance to get a carpet roll through - hence wanting to get it tiled. My dilemma is whether to buy Milliken tiles for extra softness and more expense or to buy normal carpet...

Hi, has anyone got experience of any / recommend electric loft ladders? Thanks in advance.