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Just came cross this idea of using two smaller boilers in parallel connection instead of single large boiler (say 36kw), so in case one boiler failed the system can still operate albeit in lower capacity. The additional one-time installation cost does not seem to be unaffordable but in practise...

Was moving one of the washing machine to garage and found out that the builder wired the wall socket from existing like shown in the picture. The wire then goes under the base units into the tall cabinet and fixed to a surface box. Is this safe to leave the wire exposed (basically lying on the...

Hi all, I'm looking to paint the staircase, just wondering what's the best way to sand with minimum dust? Can I use wet sanding then wipe it clean? how about the spindle, what do I use to sand them?

Looking to restore some cheap ikea garden furnitures, it's Solid pine with acrylic stain (assume this is water based paint?). I have a DA for car polish and a multi tool, both have sanding accessories available, so without having to invest a sander, which one is better for the job? Also the...

I'm looking to install laminate flooring on landing, I've removed the carpet underlay and screwed down all the plank floor boards. But one of the plank board is 5mm higher than the rest (10mm higher at the highest point). It's the brick wall underneath kept it raised, (I'm guessing the joints...

I'm looking to install a Monarch Master HE ( or the Midi He, not decided yet). I have 20mm mains pipe coming into the house, then the mains valve is 20mm->15mm converting, then I have 15mm all the way inside the house. I have couple of questions before I can get the materials for the job, 1...

I'm looking to install a water softener myself, been watching the installation videos and seems simple enough as DIY job. Just trying to decide whether I want to learn soldering the or not. Is there a reliable connector that does not require soldering? Ideally can be used for central heating too...

Hi, I’m looking for new alarm system, will mostly use the existing wires for PIR but will add a few more wireless ones where the old system didn’t have sensors. Also I’d like to have iOS app for notifications if the alarm is triggered, and the ability to reset remotely via Wifi/4G ( will combine...

Hi, I'm looking to install a Nest 3rd gen thermostat for my dad's house. His boiler is Vaillant turboTEC plus and wired to another room with controller/thermostat (VRT 330). Did some search on the forum and I believe I need to: 1. wire the boiler L/N to heat link L/N; 2. Take off pin on boiler...

Just got the garage painted and I'm thinking of laying interlocking tiles on the floor. I have bare concrete floor atm, not sure how levelled it is but it's not very smooth - some dents and sticking out concrete too. Is the solid tiles better or the self draining type? I think the self -...

I'm getting about 8L/m flow at the kitchen tap and for the shower, at peak hours it's only better than dripping. So I'm looking to install a whole house pump, ideally I can add the pump directly to the incoming mains so I don't have to use stored water. I had the gravity heating system then...

Just measured the space under the hob, don't know why but after installation of the hobs the remaining height is 1cm short for the required height of built-in oven. If I remove the bottom shelving board from the kitchen cabinet, and build a wood frame/shelf on the floor supporting the oven...

I have wood staircase which I'd like to paint light grey (or maybe white). Looking to DIY in the summer but would like to start to prepare for what's needed. I'm thinking the below steps are required but not sure the best way to do it and what products to use so would really appreciate some...

I bought the house with gravity system for both hot water and central heating (two water tanks in loft). I then have am unvented cylinder installed in the hope of better pressure. It was unfortunately marginally better so I' m thinking of adding a Grundfos scala 2 pump at the water main entry...

Hi all, I have an automatic swing driveway gates which I think is probably 20-30 yrs old. The gates been playing up randomly and not closing at all in the last two days. I 've had engineer visiting in the past and another today they all say that my gates are not safety compliant so in order for...

I'm looking to maximum the black level/contrast for using the projector in living room without sacrifice the overall look (can't do all black). So just wondering if there's a tried and proved non-reflective/ light absorption white paint that I can use for ceiling to reduce the light reflection?

I used Dulux Quick Dry Satinwood Paint to refresh the internal doors and on some new skirting boards. Skirting boards were lightly sanded but doors were only cleaned by wet clothes. It's been 2-3 months and I found the paint to be sticky when touching ( totally dried at this stage) so easily...

Getting annoyed because the squirrels kept digging holes on the lawn, is there anything I can do to prevent or get less holes digged?

Had our master room en-suit done as wet room, but found the joint of shower area wall and floor cracked, I think it's bad preparation so the floor moved/ sagged so the grout cracked? Anyway I used some bathroom sealant from BQ but got black moulds in 3 months time. I'm going to remove the seal...

I read somewhere that the UK regulation requires 153kg/m2 for the floor to take. I'm looking to get some new furnitures for the first floor rooms and noticed, for example a wardrobe 128Wx65Dx200H in size is 130kg, that works out over the floor's strenghth already when it's empty! Do peopel...