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Hi all, I have a really old gas meter, from around 1979 (as it says on the front) it is situated in my cupboard with electricity meter. I couldn't get it changed for a smart meter because the way it is fitted. Anyway, the past week there has been a funny smell in the cupboard, like a fishy...

Hey all, just bought 4 pricey LED GU10 dimmable bulbs. Installed them in the kitchen light and whilst they are nice and bright they aren't dimming. Could this be an issue with the dimmer switch? Possibly not being compatible with LED? Or the actual spotlight bar itself? Here are the specs for...

Hey guys, I have a riser shower same as in this image. Lately the pressure has been pretty weak. Also the temperature is really up and down going from cold to very hot and back and fourth. I have ordered a replacement mixer bar that I hope will at least fix the temperature setting, though is it...

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone can let me know if the 785 has a gloss finish? I cant recall if it was the CT1 white silicone I used for my bathroom or the 785 white silicone. I'm after the glossy finish rather than dull. Or do they both have a glossy finish? Thanks

Hey all, my sink hole cover to the waste doesn't sit flush to the sink hole and there is a slight gap. There is a foam ring as well as silicone underneath to stop any leaks though still a slight gap if you can see. Is this ok to leave or would you recommend more silicone?

Hi all, had some small chunks and warped dipping sides in some of my floorboards. I used some left over bonding plaster to even out the dips and fill gaps. I dried it with the hair dryer though still a bit damp to the touch. I need to put the underlay and carpet on the floor now though will the...

Hey all, wondering if anyone can solve this mystery? Whenever I have wood dipped (paint stripped) I always find there are damp patches or whole areas that never quite dry and keep feeling damp. The areas can range from very small to whole sections and are darker than the rest of the wood, almost...

I forgot to leave screws in the bracket holes for radiator and blinds. Just wondering if there are any techniques for locating them? I can either scrape off the skim or redrill the holes. More inclined to scrape off the skim.

Hi all. I've taken my radiators off and had them stored in a garage. When I took them out they had quite a bit of dirt outside and in as well as dust from the years before. Is it safe to assume I can just hose them down outside before I put them back up? cheers

Hi all, My dad painted the wood in the hallway. On some of the architrave I noticed areas were uneven with dark patches. I applied more topcoat (satinwood) though when it dried it was still a bit patchy. I can only assume he may have watered down the undercoat too much and applied the topcoat...

Hey all, I got a bucket of wallpaper removing paste I need to get rid of so thinking of using iot to strip the paper off my ceiling. Though was just wondering will any paste residue interfere with the 50/50 pva application before the plaster skim?

Hi all, I removed the old skim coat in the shower area exposing the old sand and lime. Had the plasterer skim over that with some bonding. Should have got it properly skimmed really, though there's no time. I want to tank this area. I need to prime it first with the aquaseal tanking primer...

Hi all, I removed the old skim coat in the shower area exposing the old sand and lime. Had the plasterer skim over that with some bonding. Should have got it properly skimmed really, though there's no time. I want to tank this area. I need to prime it first with the aquaseal tanking primer...

Obviousely one is heavier, though the 3.5 is pretty much double the price of a 2.3mm. Just wondering what are the advantages of a 3.5mm over a 2.3mm and if it makes a huge difference? cheers

Hey all, I bought a cooker hood and when I went to install it realised it has a 3-pin plug at the end! I have a grey wire sticking out of the wall with neutral and live only (no earth) so it needs to be hard wired. Would this be a case of cutting the plug off and using a wire connector to...

Hi all, I did a search on this and it seems most of the questions are in regards to plasterboard. I have solid (clinker) walls in my shower area. Once old tiles are pulled off I will give the walls a skim. Though do I need to waterproof the plaster with some sort of application before tiling...

Hey all, just wondering how flexible a fridge is when fitting into a tighter space? It's 2mm though can make a big difference. Has anyone managed to fit a fridge in a smaller width space like this? Otherwise will have to go with a 55cm one. cheers

hey all, I took my hob out of the old kitchen and plan to re-use it in the new one. I need a bit of help with cutting the hole in the worktop. Are there any rules I should be aware of as in spacing regulations etc? should the hole be tight fitting to the hob or should there be some sort of gap...

Hello all, I had my kitchen sink taken out by the plumber a year ago and now is the time to attach my new one. At the moment the pipes are cut off like this and capped. I was thinking of using flexible pipes to the fawcet though what sort of valve would be needed to attach to these cut-off...

Hey all, I'm getting a kitchen worktop fitted. The carpenter recommends a straight cut with circular saw as the edges are square not rounded, though they seem to have a slight edge bevel so not 100% flush. I always thought a routed miter cut using a jig looks better though is this only needed...