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Hello, I'm looking to upgrade my shower. Whilst I'm going to get an electrician in to replace the current 6mm wiring with 10mm and to connect up the electrics (to satisfy Part P) I'm planning on doing the physical fixing to the wall and plumbing myself to save both my and the...

Hi, I've noticed one of the bricks on the corner of our house is crumbling; both external faces are affected. I know that you can drill out the brick and replace it, but the brick is directly below the DPC membrane and I don't want to damage it. What's the best way to deal with this?

Hi, We have a conservatory that is looking particularly shabby, and I'm looking to replace it. I'd be looking to get a UPVC self build. Although I'd be looking for a similar size, I'm sure the footprint wouldn't be exactly the same. Would it be easier starting from scratch, and taking up the...

Hi, An odd one for you. I've just installed a new bathroom suite, and i've noticed that i get a slight 'tingling' when using the sink taps. yes, stood on wet floor bare footed. obviously an earth issue somewhere? I've not changed the pipework, however, one of the pipes has a plastic...

Hi. As I am looking to replace my shower soon, I though i'd check out the MCB and cabling to check it was OK for my new shower. Funny thing is, as I flicked the MCB (which is in my front room) my tv reception died. I took a look in the loft, as something seemed not quite right! It seems...

I've seen some of these around - boxes that attach to the end of your tumble dryer hose to condense the water to save having windows / ventilation. I reckon they're easy to build. Am I right in thinking they are just a box with a vented lid, which you fill with cold water? Anyone made one...

can anyone tell me what this valve is on my hot water tank - Just to clear up where it is, coming down through the pump bypass, through the first valve, into a T junction. one half dissapears off into the floorboards, the other goes through this mystery valve, back into the hot water tank...

Hi. Finally fixed the 3 port valve problem by swapping out the actuator head, so thanks everyone for your help but... I now have a really annoying problem. When the pump kicks in for Central heating, it sometimes is quiet, but most times i get this noise...

Hi, Just moved into a new house, and I'm having trouble with the CH system. I'm no expert on these, so please excuse any vagueness... The boiler / CH / HW work fine when both set to timed on the controller, plenty of Hot water, and Radiators get hot. If I go to switch the CH on by...