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Im installing a cooker under our old chimney and have reached an impass with the internal brick made flue sides. Left side can be removed without concern but with a mess. The right side forms the divider and goes up vertically to the old fireplace chimney. My problem is that I need to raise the...

I'm trying to install an outside light at my front door. I've fitted a 2 gang switch in place of the single and run a twin & E into it following the same path as the other wiring for the internal lights for the stairs. I opted to connect using a junction box as it is close by and the original...

Hi all, I live in a circa 1900 brick built semi detached house. Walls are 9" solid and are in the main, in good condition. Outside has no render, pebble dash or paint. All internal walls, barring some limited areas around windows have a pale, I assume lime-based render with a poor surface...

Hi, A bit stumped on something perhaps a bit more than DIY but here goes. To keep him occupied during retirement I have been providing my father with repairable Stihl Saws and then selling them on eBay to fund the next one. The latest unit is in fair condition and we have got it started but it...

Hi all. I'm in the process of trying to add a new down light to our bedroom and I want to run it off the same switch as the only other ceiling light which is a pendant wired the old way as a 3 plate. In my first attempt I thought I'd located the supply wire so i used a junction box to wire it...

My old faithful mower has developed a worrying clatter at low revs during start up and shut down. I've checked the engine oil level and looked for any loose screws under the deck and around the housing but I cant help think its coming from the engine. Any thoughts?

Hi, Electronics novice but I have managed to wire in a 12v vanity LED light circuit in my bathroom. It is from a 12v 15W (Max) driver which is housed inside a boxed in cabinet space. The light circuit uses a standard wall switch. I've just had to replace a humidity activated extractor fan...