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Good morning. Not sure where to post this. I have recently erected one of the above sheds but I am looking for help with how to fit shelving/tools etc. The T-Section aluminium struts seem to be the obvious but so far I haven't been able to find any independent supplier of the necessary bolts...

I have the above fitted to my roller door and the courtesy light in the control unit has failed. I have not tested the circuit board containing the actual LED lights so I can't be certain it is the light board that is faulty or whether there is a failure on the main circuit board. I am trying...

Good morning I have a single gang 2 way switching setup in my garage (see image). I want to replace the light switch near the garage door with a PIR as the light in the Glideraol control box has failed and can't be replaced. Any guidance as to how to make the wiring change would be much...

My wife and recently experienced a very bad underfloor (concrete) leak from the main inlet which our insurance company refused to pay out on as they said it was ground movement (our bungalow was built circa 1960). To repair, the concrete floor had to be chased out and a new poly pipe fee...

I am in the midst of a dispute with my insurers regard damage to the main copper water feed. The problem first came to light when we could hear water running in the bathroom. We employed a plumber who removed the shower tray etc but could not indentify the source of the "leak". He then made a...

Hi, I have just had a new kitchen fitted but couldn't have the ceiling painted prior to being fitted due to a contractor issue. The plaster is completely dry. I know the usual way is to apply a mist coat but that could be messy. I bought a 10L Leyland Trade Contract Matt from B&Q and was told...

I am trying to replace the light fitting in my hall. The existing ceiling rose had the standard blue/brown leads to the bulb and there are 2 black wires twisted together. On the existing ceiling rose connector the brown/blue went to Live/Neutral respectively and the twisted pair went in the...

Our shower head has been dripping for a time and I am going to change the cartridge on the flow valve. The shower is a Triton Mimosa but all spares for this are now discontinued so I have bought a GROHE 45869000 Concealed Headpart which has been suggested as a compatible replacement. The only...

The glazing bars on the outside of my 10ft x 6ft summerhouse door have split and need replacing. Also, the acrylic sheets have discoloured and also need replacing ideally. I have found a local supplier for the acrylic sheets but can anyone tell me if there is an online supplier of the bars (and...

I want to replace my old UPVC porch door with a composite door. I have seen a few designs but a number of the sites only do a "supply only" service. Anyone offer any guidance on how I can find a reliable composite door installer in the Colchester, Essex area who could provide a quote if I...

Some twenty odd years ago we hade an extension built that included a new bedroom, new en-suite and a small room with access from the outside that acts as a store room. The dividing wall between the bedroom and ensuite was built using white building blocks (Celcon?). We had a leak in one corner...

Hi, anyone got any ideas on how to fit guttering to my summerhouse overhang roof. I have seen plenty of advice on fitting guttering to sheds etc. but these all refer to fitting along the side. My summerhouse has an overhang roof and the gap between the top of the door and the roof is quite...

Anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced ground soil percolation test done near Colchester for my planned sewage treatment plant. I don't have access for a digger so would have to be done either by hand or bore. Thanks

I am looking to see if there is a micro crane I could hire that we allow me to lift a Vortex 6 Sewage Treatment Plant over my neighbours 6 foot fence so that I can take it from the front to my rear garden. The crane will have to be able to go through the rear door of the garage, even if in...

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place but wasn't sure where to post. I live in a semi-detached bungalow and share septic tank access with the property next door. Currently I split the cost of emptying with the owner (the property is rented out). He has just advised me that under the "new...

Hi This morning I found that our water wasn't very hot. We had a similar problem a few of weeks ago and then it seemed to sort itself out once I tweaked the auto/man lever. I have checked the casing of the valve and that is hot and I can feel there is hot water flowing out of the valve to the...

A friend of mine has recently changed his room stat for a Honeywell DT92E wireless. Since making the change everything seems OK except that his hot water will only heat when the heating is running. He has a Danflos EP7155Si programmer. Can anyone help with a solution (which I am assuming is a...

I have had to fit a new section of edging strip to my worktop. I have fixed it with a small overhang on the bottom edge (perhaps a mistake) so I get a flush fitting on top. What is the best/easiest way to trim the excess off please?? Thanks

I have just fitted a new rubber gasket to my back door (which leads from the kitchen) as the original was not working properly. Now when I go to close the door the bottom closes up against the gasket before the top. The door will close with a little effort and locks so at least the property is...

I have made a claim on the warranty through iwa that came with my double glazing as the installer has now gone out of business. I have had a terrible draught around the door and the handle wouldn't spring back. The iwa "engineer" said that the flip type gasket is useless as it has gone flat and...