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Hi folks, As you can see the hedge is not growing where the two arrows are in the picture.. its growing as it should on the right and I have tried everything from adding fertiliser, watering and add plant food but nothing has worked. Can someone advise what could be the problem? Also can you...

Hi folks, I have an electric weed sweeper (looks like a strimmer but has a wire wheel at one end) which worked great when new.. recently I have noticed that it starts to stall under load.. Is it the brushes that are knackered or is it on its way out? Please advise

Hi folks, I have a McAlpine Fast-flowing shower drain which is not fast flowing as the product claims. The plumbing is correct and no issues or blockages. When I lift the Part A (which breaks the water seal) the shower flows as it should so I'm suspecting it's to do with airlock. I have...

Hi folks, Can someone advise what's the best thing to use under a rug to avoid it slipping? The rug is going on a titled floor.. I have used all sorts off anti slips mats from B&Q and IKEA but they are all useless.. Please can you advise what works best in your experience

Hi folks, Made a school boy error and left the grout on too long before sponging it (yes I'm cursing myself too).. what is the easiest way to clean the grout from the tiles? I have used wet scouring pads and it's pure taking ages.. I don't want to use any chemicals which would result in the...

I have had few tiles comes loose in the upstairs bathroom (6 year old.. no bounce on the floor so only thing I can think of is that it was not applied correctly).. I want to prepare the floor to reapply adhesive and wanted to check what's the best and easiest way to remove the old adhesive? I...

Hi all, Have laid the Premium Pro brand UFH in the living room which will be tiled over.. just can't work out how I install the conduit for the temperature probe as it's around 18mm. I have seen videos where they chase the insulation board but feel it would still sit proud. I have the old...

Hi folks, Know the differences between the two but just wanted everyone's opinion about which ones are durable as I'm painting the hall and it's going be high traffic.

Hi folks, I'm re-decorating the living room and painting the walls with a lighter color. Looking to paint behind the radiator so wanted to take the radiator off. Another reason for taking it off is that I am tiling the floor and wanted to drill the holes in tiles rather than cutting triangles...

Hi folks, Has anyone tried to setup a routine on Alexa to flick between the 3 colours on the LED Downlights? I have had the lights installed which work perfectly by toggling the light switch but I would like to use the smart switch to be able to do that on voice command. I was wondering if...

Hi folks, I currently have 670MBX ionisation smoke/fire mains alarms fitted in the living room. Currently painting the room and realised that I'm nearing the expiry date (Sep 2022) so thinking of installing a new one while I'm there. Question is Ionisation or Optic.. which one is better? I...

Hi folks, I have had the living room ceiling skimmed after it was lowered to add led lights. I have few questions: 1- what paint shall I use to apply the mist coat? 2- what ratio is recommended? 3- what roller shall I use for a smooth flat finish?

Hi folks, I have recently installed LED strip a on the ceiling.. I have used a 250W Led Driver (power supply) and fan is always on.. which is very annoying.. it will be under the plasterboard so assume it will be less noisy when it's all complete but should the fan always be on? Is it normal...

Hi folks, I'm installing smart Switches in the living room where they will control the led downlights separately over the dining table and living area. My question is: - Whether the Smart Switches are installed to the existing light switch or the always on feed? At first, I thought Id...

Hi folks, I have lowered a section on the ceiling in the living room using metal frame and wanted to check what screws I should use to put a 9.5mm plasterboard? I know that the general rule is 32mm for 9.5mm going on Timber but assume metal needs self tapping screws. Please advise.. as I...

Hi folks, Moving to next project which is to tile the living room. I am going to use underfloor electric heating. It's a wooden floor with 6mm plywood.. I have primed the surface and going to lay heating mat tomorrow. I have 2 questions and hope someone could keep me right: 1- what's the...

Hi folks, I'm looking to install the spotless led strip on the ceiling. Please can someone advise what I need? Its going to be a rectange on the ceiling and from research I have understand that I need the following but have some advice: LED strip (what type is best?) LED driver (do I need...

Hi folks, I am installed over the freezer wall cabinets on a batten wall. The units are 600x600x400 and I want to check what's the best way to secure these? There is a hollow space between the plaster board and brick work (40mm). I was thinking of getting the Rawlplug of Fischer Hammer In...

Hi all, Next project, investigate and fix upstairs shower leak. The plasterboard downstairs started showing signs of leakage so I took it off and found the water dripping from the compression joint (2). You can also see that at some point there had been leak at (1) - which is likely to be the...

Hi folks, Just laid the new tiles in the kitchen and planning to grout today. Just wanted to check if it is best practice to seal the tiles after grout. If so, what product should I use?