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    Victorian concrete window sills

    Hi, I'm just trying to tidy up the front of the house including the window sills but i'm not sure of the best approach. I would like in an ideal world try to get the edges flush and then fill and cracks, etc I've seen some filler for the cracks but was wondering what the best approach would be...
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    Options for capping a chimney where the pot has been removed

    What options do i have for capping a chimney where the pot has been removed? It looks like some has removed the chimney pot and placed a tile there instead. The chimney is no longer used but water is now getting in the chimney so just wondering what the best way to cap it is?
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    Plasterboard on corner of brick wall

    I've had to remove the plaster on the side of our chimney breast. I'm going to batten it and reboard the side but i'm not sure what to do with the bits on the front of the fireplace. As you can see from the picture I've had to hack off some of the loose plaster, when it gets skimmed next week...
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    Ceiling repair advice

    I've got a rather large hole in the ceiling from some water damage. My first plan was to cut the plasterboard back to the nearest joist and then put up a new board to fill the gaps. What is the best way to cut the current plasterboard along the middle of the joist? Is it just a case of a...
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    Ravenheat CSI 85 DWH Hot then shuts off....

    I know they are crap but.......replacing it at this time is not an option. The CH works fine, the hot water comes on ok but then cuts out. The diverter valve looks ok..... is it a case of replacing the heat exchanger? I do live in a hard water area so wondering if it could simply be lime...
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