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Hi We’ve had a 2 storey extension completed recently that involved a bit more steel than average as the first floor cantilevers over the ground floor to allow a walkway between ours and the neighbours. The neighbours built to the boundary both floors but we didnt want to cut off rear access...

Hi I’m having building work done at the moment and will be having the first fix done next week. Would it be reasonable to ask them to pull some neutrals in, leave them disconnected? Or connected if necessary? I’d it can be done is it likely to incite significamt extra cost? I would...

When we had cable installed the tech basically threw a cable over our side passage to get round the back of the house. Now we've knocked the passage down and are extending the cable is in the way if the build. Can anyone confirm that I can cut the cable - buy some RG6 take a loop well out the...

Hi folks We are currently having an extension built and I wondered what HA gadgets you would be considering in my position? Realistically the works are contained to kitchen, bathrooom and bedroom but if we have Spark in we can consider others. I'm open to ideas as I'm not up on HA at all. We...

Hi I've received some great advice in the past here re. My alarm. The latest problem is due to building work - the sensor on my gate has been smashed off and I need to replace it. I have a new sensor on order, and know the engineers code. Is it a DIY job? To get the panel to learnt the new...

Would anyone have any ideas on the neatest looking solution. I was hoping to grass to the fence without any borders but the sharp change in level won't look good. I hope the pic reflects the issue... Image by Steve335 posted 14 Aug 2016 at 11:47 PM

The door sensor on my wireless Pyronix enforcer system took a knock this week. It's casing was knocked sideways... The end result is it has registered as a tamper and the whole system won't set now... I have the engineers code and just wondered if it was an easy fix? I don't want to guess and...

Ok here goes I'll try and explain this. We are looking at a Kitchen extension on a standard 1930's three bed semi. We want to widen and lengthen. Widening will involve the removal of the coal hole/outside WC, will need a steel the whole length as it's a supporting wall. Then what space is...

Hi I'm getting a room skimmed over tomorrow. I currently have a wire that is external fixed in trunking parallel with the door frame so doesn't look to bad... I was going to try and chase it into the wall but a trial cut shows its lath and plaster. Would you bother? I'm thinking cutting...

Hi - I want to install a PIR floodlight above the garage. Is it acceptable to have a plug in light in these situations? I have sockets in the garage. If not the consumer unit is also in the garage so could get a sparky in. Cheers

Evening I have a bad condensation issue in the bathroom - soon to be improved with a new window and extractor. However I have an issue with the paint peeling off to the plaster on the ceiling and exposed walls that aren't tiled. Obviously there is a slight difference in level. So when I...

Good afternoon I'm looking for recommendations to replace my old defective alarm system. I would be looking for a wireless setup with 3 No. Door sensors, and 3 No. PIR to start with. The PIR should be able to be disabled and in their own zone. I'd be looking for something expandable and...

Morning! What would you do with this?! We've just bought an old house. We have plenty to do elsewhere and I could do without the cost/hassle of removing it and replacing or making good the plaster and having no fireplace. The Mrs hates it and says it is a monstrosity, I don't...

Morning All I'm looking for a bit of advice re. toilets. I have to fit a new one this week and looking at the budget/mid range I have seen this: http://www.diy.com/rooms/armitage-shanks-sandringham-close-coupled-toilet-with-standard-close-seat/194487_BQ.prd Now Armitage shanks is a name...

Hi all I've got to start painting my new house this week and would really appreciate some advice on paint brand and type. I'm looking for good value/coverage if it exists! Colour wise I'm think off whites for walls and brilliant whites for ceilings and woodwork. Thanks in advance for...