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Hi guys, We have a downpipe with a hopper. Both are cracked/corroded inside and are constantly getting blocked. I've got PVCu replacement which I intended to use today after I removed the CI. Well, I can't get it off. I assumed (and wrongly) they are fitted with some type of bolt I could...

Evening all, I'm having trouble finding something I thought would be pretty straightforward. I'm looking for either an L shape, or right angle strip of metal to go along a kitchen worktop, where you might normally have silicone sealant. Ideally it would be available in lengths up to 2.5...

Hello guys, I'm looking to build a breakfast bar that can fold up and be latched against the wall. It will have a leg that will fold down as the worktop is raised. Will not look particularly attractive however it will only be raised in situations where we need large amount of room in the...

Got some bare wood that needs priming, so got some wood primer. Already got undercoat and gloss to put on. I wanted to put primer on all the skirting and stair parts that are already painted. It sounds like extra work, but I want to achieve the same finish on all surfaces, new and old. The old...

The bain of my life. I struggle with finding time to do this, as most parts of it seem to take a full day for maximum productivity. Walls have been stripped of paper, woodchip ceilings and a panel removed from the stair banister. Here it is in its current form. Plan is for ; Painting the walls...

I removed a gas fire mid way up a flight of stairs, there was obviously a hole with a flue pipe/vent going directly outside with an external wall. As it wasn't priority at the time, I stuffed it with a rag, and sealed it over with a bag to stop the gale force draft. Now, I've got time to sort...

I removed woodchip paper that was expertly glossed over from a ceiling very high in places. What was left behind is a very thin layer of paint, that has flaked. The paint is sound, and difficult to scrape off unless it has flaked. I'm certain the flaking is where the wallpaper removal has pulled...

Hi guys, Long time no problems! Searched the Internet and the forum. Specifically, I'm painting my ceiling with water based white emulsion. The ceiling is 'bobbly' textured. The reason I'm struggling is because every problem I see online, their are already yellow stains on the ceiling. The...

Morning lads, I've been toying with the idea of getting qualified in a trade, to give me the ability to carry out my own work in that field, and to give myself secondary income. I like the idea of doing electrical work, and from what I've seen I can do the courses part time (must fit in with...

Hello lads, Just been shopping around for some tools. Specifically cordless combi drills and impact drivers. I was looking at all the obvious brands (bosch, makita etc) and they're very steep for 18v variants. Then I saw the wicked/b and q cheap ones. Considerably cheaper for the same paper...

Morning guys, I've got two old metal curtain rails with a pulley system. My plan is to get them sprayed/painted matt black to go with our decorating so far. The old strings and handles will be replaced too. I just need some advice on the prep. I have no idea what metal it is, all I can say is...

Hi guys, Doing some decorating and after removing the wall paper, found a nice gap between the plaster and pvc frame. It is 10mm deep, and 15mm wide at the biggest points. It's uniform all the way around. I was just going to fill it with some filler up to the pvc, and then use some caulk to...

I've got a few problem areas I'm the utility room, and I have seen various methods of patching up, but these (to me) are quite awkward and I'm just looking for a few pointers. It's worth noting I'll only be plastering one wall with the window/door on, and whilst I'll be aiming to achieve the...

A few months ago, I replaced a gully on my house with some help from you guys, and it working a treat. There is another one now, I thought it might be the same problem, or perhaps just nblocked. But I'm stumped. A down pipe goes to a gully, but the 90 degree bend doesn't actually lead to...

Morning everyone, So I noticed I was getting a lot of splashing from my gully's/drains. I noticed the gully's/hoppers sit below the paving, and water was getting onto the soil. To that end, after looking around on here I decided I would raise the gully's with risers, and do any remedial...

Hi everyone, I have a new washing machine, and it's going in a little space in the back of the kitchen with the boiler. It only needs a cold water supply, and a waste pipe. My problem is there is no plumbing for a washing machine in place. Im looking to plumb into the cold water supply going...