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Hi Guys I hope someone can help We have an E110 generation meter that has lost its display , the inverter in the loft has power and a green light , and the meter itself also has power (i had an electrician come in and he confirmed this for me) We inherited the system in June and previous...

Hi All Vague question i know but as were looking to buy a house i hope no question is a stupid one The house we like has an oil fired boiler (no mains gas available) that is original to the house , the house has from memory 10 radiators , some old fashioned where there is just one panel, some...

Hi All We have viewed a house we are keen on and i was just hoping someone could give a opinion on the CU and wiring just going by this photo? The gubbins on the left is to do with the solar panels I believe its original wiring and the house was built in the mid 70`s The owner has done...

Hi all Viewed a house today and under the sink the stopcock pipe runs into this open pipe ? Smells a bit too ? Any advice welcome as were keen on the house Thanks

Hi Guys I have a mixer tap that needs replacing , but costs mean i cannot pull the bath off the wall and get to the whole tap mechanism to replace the whole unit (taps are against the back wall of a small bathroom) My plan is to buy a mixer tap that i can attach to the existing `legs` of the...

Hi Wondering if anyone can help ? Suddenly , we cant close our window , its hard to describe so i uploaded a video showing the problem , its only just started happening , and i cant see anywhere where the problem might be The hinges look the same as always , as in not slipped or something ...

Hi I am putting up a vertical blind in the window recess in a bedroom , its top hung so i have drilled the 4 bracket spaces as instructed , using a 7mm masonary drill bit , the problem is , that the drill goes in normally for about half an inch , then punches through to a void , i am assuming...

Hi When our bedroom is finished , we will only need a 1 way switch , which controls two wall lights , there was a 3 way which controlled some bed side lights , which are now removed , not sure what the 3rd switch controlled as from moving in , in never turned anything on How do i make safe...

Hope someone can help In the picture , the top half will be plastered over (just old telephone connection we dont need) but the bottom half is a power socket, they are both on a double back plate , i.e they are one unit Because half of it will be covered , i want to be sure the bottom...

Hello I need to drill through my outside wall , into the house , to fit an outside light , my power cable is 3 core flex cable 3183y 0.75mm , i have a drill bit which is obviously very long , which i have used before to drill from in to out , but this drill bit would be far to big a hole for...

Hello What is this hedge ? , how do i get it , and is it very thirsty (as it will be planted fairly close to the house) Any tips welcome!

Hi What sort of screwfix stocked adhesive can i get , to glue one edge of some artificial grass , down onto slabs? Thanks

Hi We have built a patio area , and now its done, i am worried about the 300mm rule , and although i dont `think` it applies i would welcome any thoughts , to put our mind at rest.. First picture is pre work , 2nd is after Any thoughts? Thanks Sam