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Hi all, I'm currently trying to do something with the pictured border, the concrete on areas is starting to show through and crumble as the foundation is sloped down towards the grass. I wanted to do some raised planters, but I'm limited to what i can attach it to. So i guess i'm asking if...

Hi all. I recently had some new decking put in. And since then I've noticed areas that stay wet for days at a time . I was told that the wood was pressure treated to prevent rot and damp etc, but it doesn't look like that's happening. They're due to come out and treat it for me which they say...

Hi all, I'm decorating my sons room and took the lining paper off a particularly bad wall. However, underneath were some boards which were just flaking. It's difficult to explain, like plasterboard which is peeling. I've attached pictures to help. I'm after advice on how best to prepare it for...

Hi All, (Apologies, my plumbing skills/terminology need much improvement) I recently found a leak on the joint of a TRV valve coming from one of my radiators, it seemed to be where the pipe enters the valve (see image and imagine the silver pieces of the valve are bone dry). I had someone...

Hi all, I've just removed a radiator to decorate and figure out why it's so draughty behind it and found a vent leading outside. The bricks have come away from around the vent and it's a bit of a mess. So can I remove this vent? If so what's the best way to do it and fill in the gap it leaves...

Hi all, I recently moved into a house which had had a new driveway put in. This caused the external floor to be higher than originally thought. The builder had built the wall flush to the wall half covering the vents with a plastic gutter. This became an issue on the survey as they raised the...

Hi all, Ok so I tried my hand at plastering on the weekend and did my first wall...I learned from my mistakes pretty fast (first attempt at taking off the hawk just falling onto the floor), but I had some questions that I didn't have the answers for and was hoping someone could shed some light...

Hi, We recently moved into a new house. It had an electric fire hung over a void where I assume a fireplace used to be. I was looking at using something like a chimney plug to close off the gap but there is what appears to be a metal flue running up the inside of the chimney. Can /should this...

I'm fairly new to DIY and usually just fork out money to people better at it than me, however having just moved house i'm pretty skint and am looking to do some of the work myself. Our living room was pretty garish and we stripped the wallpaper off that and the hall/stairs but it's left some...

Good afternoon all, First off I'll apologice for how much of a n00b i am when it comes to plumbing, but I'm hoping to gain a bit more of an understanding so please bear with me So i'm having issues with my water pressure in the shower. I thought it was the hose/head but replaced these and...

Hello all I'm hoping someone can help me. I own a 2013 Ford Focus hatchback and had an issue occur yesterday. The top hose out of the coolant tank was split and spraying coolant over the inside of the bonnet. The slice is about 2 inches long. After waiting for it to cool to assess the damage...