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Hi All, I have built a garden storage box which has a level sitting (ie, no slope) hinged lid. The lid is constructed from bits of stud work and tongue and groove boards from an old shed. I have designed the storage box to double up as a bench. I now need to find some method of waterproofing...

Hi all, I am replacing a 68mm cast iron down guttering pipe with Flopast plastic. The cast iron pipe has an angled T fitting on it. A 30mm (approx) pipe, which I think is lead, from a small flat roof is channelled into the 68mm T piece to allow rain water to run off the flat roof into the down...

Jackrae, I've not heard of thermo syphoning before and don't know what it is but your assertion that, with the pipes feeding vertically, it will be ok gives me comfort. However, what do you mean about the CH boiler pumping water around the circuits at the same time? I think it means that the...

Ericmark, I'm hopeful my sparky will know what he is doing with regards to wiring up. Taylor, the radiator is on the opposite wall to the showerbath so about 1.5mtrs.

Great news. Thanks, Iggifer, for the answered question and additional tips. Regards, Martii.

Hi all, Thanks again to all those who took the time and trouble to post such helpful advice to my (I realise now) silly original question. I have recently discovered that there is a little arrow to the right hand side of the sort of address bar which, when clicked, brings forth a drop down menu...

Hi all, I am confident with plumbing a towel rad into the central heating system which is run off a combi boiler. I am going to install a 600 watt heating element into the towel radiator. A local electrician is going to install a new consumer unit here in September and I hope he will undertake...

Thanks a million for that Ban-all-sheds. So when I find the topic needed I then click on "post new thread" and ask away? I haven't checked since seeing your diagram but I'm sure that avenue wasn't available on my laptop (am typing this on smartphone). Thanks again all for taking the time.

Sorry to you guys for not acknowledging your kind responses sooner but every thing has got mad busy for a bit. I will have a try at some of your suggestions soon but for the foreseeable I must focus on some urgent matters. Cheers. Will let you know how it goes.

Cheers Tiger, but as I say the only list of sub topics under forums is Watched Threads, New Posts etc and I've gone through each of these with no success.

Thanks for your response Tiger. Unfortunately, the only sub topics I can see under Forums are Watched Threads, New Posts, Watched Posts and others similar. I can't see topics relating to specific trades anywhere. It's doing my head in! Cheers.

I have asked questions about DIY on here before but I think the layout of the site has changed since then as I can't find how to post a new question. I've used the search function with key words and specific questions but can't find a relevant answer. Cheers.

Thanks for that Jobandknock, that puts my mind at rest. I have 4 x 2 for the noggins so will go ahead with that but it's good to know it's more than enough rather than not enough. I've just bought a box of Turbo ll 6 x 80 screws from Screwfix. A little over 13 quid for box of 100. Thanks again.

Thinking about it, it has been like that for maybe 30 years so I'll assume it'll be OK. How about I cut the remaining boards off at the edge of the joist furthest from the wall , screw some 4 x 2 flush to the top of the joist and screw the ply into that?

Thanks for your suggestion vinn. The wall is brick. I have stripped the plaster and tiles and it is very definitely brick. "Grab" was the only term I could think of to describe how much of the floorboard is still in touch with the joist. The boards are still been supported by the joist but only...

I am looking to replace the floorboards in upstair bathroom with 22mm ply in order to have a tiled floor. The bathroom is separated from the toilet by a brick wall which I strongly suspect is original (mid 1930s build). Now that I have lifted the floor covering I can see that a lot of the...

Wow TTC, have just used the competent person link you kindly sent and there are 10 registered within half a mile from me! I thought it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. I will make some calls tomorrow and in the meantime crack on with the floorboards. A big thanks to everyone for...

Thanks a million for that TTC. A registered electrician would do any notifying required? A bit like MOT for car? Sorry I'm banging on a bit about this but my concern stems from a story I heard of a 14 year old dying in an electric shower that had been directly wired into the ring main by an...

TTC, so the electrician recommended by a friend might not be registered and therefore not qualified to swap CU? I want it done safely above cheaply. Is there a fool proof way of checking someone is registered for this job?

Much relieved to hear current system is safe and thanks for the suggestions that would get the result at the least cost. If I was to decide new CU would the link below be the way forward? Are we talking hours or days for someone to swap CU. Thanks again for all your input...