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I have an existing garage with a single light, 3 separate controls (1 inside the house and 2 in the garage) and 2 sockets. I want to insulate the garage, box off the boiler in there and separate the space into a cycle store (front 1/3) and a laundry /drying room incl. deep freezer (2-3/3). I’ll...

I have checked the gaskets and seals, they were grubby but seemed ok. Applied some sealant stuff and tightened everything back up. But, I don’t think the P trap looks right in general and maybe I should consider replacing/rerouting the trap - thoughts?

I’m having a bit or a nightmare balancing my radiators as I can’t seem to identify the right order… pretty much on my own with 10 radiators and they all seem to heat up at the same time… Anyone offer any tips/tricks I’m definitely getting it wrong because one of the rads is 10degrees colder...

I have a room above a garage and it gets cold. The garage below has a boarded roof, so I’m unsure if it’s insulated. The roof is relatively low, so an additional insulation overboard and plasterboard seems extreme. The room above was done about 1 year ago, in hindsight I wish I’d insulated...

I have a small but meaningful gap between one of my hinged windows and the frame. It’s enough to feel the wind rushing in. Is there some shim or adjustment I can make?

I’m looking to change my wireless thermostat over to a nest. Removed my wireless battery powered themostat and found a buried power cable. Erm… can I do something to check if it’s live (not the lick test). Assuming it’s live, how do I decommission it without tearing my walls to bits to pull...

Can I retro install trickle vents in any windows? Is it as simple as removing the window from the casement drilling some holes and screwing in the vent? My only concern is if there are some must avoid windows so I don’t accidentally shatter an insert or anything like that

Some spots of mildew/mild have developed directly above the corner of my bay windows. The windows were replaced a few years ago, not well. The huge gap you can see I’ve just siliconed up. However, from the outside at ground level I can seek it’s full of mouldyness on the valley and soffit. On...

I’m installing an outside double socket for a submersible pump. I’m planning on using RCD protected cable 2.5mm for approximately 30m run. It’s not mains wired, it’ll be plugged into another external socket. I assume it doesn’t need to be signed off or installed by a sparky? For safety I’ll...

My double glazing seal has gone. It looks like I can swap out the glazed unit, although it seems odd to me the edge you remove/replace is on the outside? Can anyone confirm it’s just a case of tapping the edges out and replacing? I’ve done it before on doors and in ground floor windows, just...

I’ve filled, sanded, misted and done 2 coats of a decent Matt white emulsion. Some, but not all of the patches are showing through. Any ideas what I can try next? Thoughts so far: 1. more coats of emulsion 2. Primer (can I prime over the current top coat?) 3. Lining Paper then re paint 4. Give...

I’ve removed an old valve in anticipation of putting on a new radiator. Old fitting stripped down, new fitting leaks... my he new valve moves, so it’s the new compression fitting and olive. Picture attached. I think I need to remove 10mm of the old pipe so the compression fit is on the widest...

I have found what I assume is the system drain in my garage (previous owner thoughtfully left a length of hose on it). However, I have also found on in my 1st floor over garage extension... Real noob question, but will I have to use both? I only have one system. Also, any idea why someone...

I’ve recently stripped back my small bedroom and removed a curtain rails to find the plaster underneath totally cracking and hanging off the reveal. My plan was to hack it all off, build up a scratch coat, bead it and skim. Does anyone think something more is required? The other rooms I’ve...

I had a runner installed and a crack has appeared in the plaster/paint work. I spotted it the day after the runner was installed. Carpet fitter says it wasn’t them. Decorator says it isn’t his fault. Anyone have a view on who is most likely at fault? I haven’t paid the carpet fitter in full...

I have two old internal phone installations that have no external wiring. I’d like to remove them. However the cables just won’t come out of the wall in the house. Is it ok to just trim it inside, pin it in the brick and plaster it up?

i have a ceiling mounted projector and I’m getting the room plastered and painted. Instead of putting a new socket in I was going to run the cable in the wall in some trunking to the nearest socket, pop out of the wall and into the socket. I’ll use over- rated cabling to make up the power cord...

I have sliding wardrobe doors which end in butting up against a small fillett. My partner has developed a habit of slamming shut this door which is moving the fillet and plaster work and is developing some cracks. Other than divorce, anyone know how I could reinforce or slow the door down...

Had our flat roof done. Nice looking fibreglass job, but it's been leaking in a spot roughly in the middle of the front wall (below the parapet) I currently think it's a bad job and water is coming in the where the fibreglass meets the wall. Maybe no real trimming used?? Would like as many...

taking a rad off the wall for decorating. The union nut is undone (just spins and can see the PTE tape) but the pipe won’t move away. Any ideas?