Search results

I'm in the process of refurbishing a cloakroom and replacing the old close coupled toilet. The multikwik pan connection is cemented into the wall, and there is a cast iron soil pipe on the other side of the wall. I want to avoid having to remove this connection if possible. I've attached a photo...

I live in an older property where some of the original timber floorboards are sloping up to 40mm from level. I'm planning to get rigid LVT click flooring fitted and am looking for advice on how to level the floor. I understand that taking up the boards and either packing the joists or bolting...

I'm looking for some advice on the Scottish Government scheme to provide free replacement gas boilers and radiators to people on low incomes. One of my relatives qualifies for this scheme and they have been advised that they can get a replacement boiler, all radiators replaced and underfloor...

My hall is tiled with ceramic tiles which extend under the stairs (which are currently opened up). I'm looking at closing off this space and creating some storage cupboards, but I'm not sure what would be the best way to attach the stud work for this to the ceramic floor. I think the best...

I have some walls with old lath and plaster where large areas of the plaster has detached from the laths. I'm planning to have the old plaster removed and the walls redone with plasterboard. Is it necessary to remove the original laths, or can the plasterboard be attached over these? Thanks.

I'm having a stud wall built in front of the existing wall in one of my bedrooms to allow me to install internal insulation between the stud work of the new wall. There is a double socket recessed into the existing wall, but the cable is too short to allow me to fit it to the stud framework. I...

I'm planning to install internal insulation in one of my bedrooms which has a dormer window and sloping ceilings either side of the window. The walls have been stripped internally and I'm just about to order the insulation. Both the walls and ceiling will be getting insulated with flexible wood...