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I'm currently on a little project and need to have a touch screen monitor linked to a laptop around 20m(ish) away. No problem with the display going through CAT6 to HDMI at the other end, however, for the touch screen function to work it requires the USB too. My current extenders don't support...

I'm in the process of a new kitchen install and coming to the end - thank god! My last task is the sink, of which I opted for the Bristan Gallery Quartz 1.5 bowl sink. Now, the issue that I have got, is that it does not sit flat against the worktop - as the sink itself is not level. It is...

Hi guys, I have a Scantronic 9448+ and want to replace the sensors - not because there are any faults, but because the what was once white plastic shells of the current ones have deteriorated over time and the plastic has turned yellow. They now stick out like a sore thumb against my white...

I'm replacing my kitchen which is U shaped with base units all round except where the integrated dishwasher will be. The current layout at the end of the U is Corner unit, dishwasher, sink unit, 200mm open unit, then the other corner unit. What I am replacing with is exactly the same with...

Hi Guys, I want to attach a new fence to a new block retaining wall (blocks laid flat). The wall is 70 cm tall and therefore the posts would be bolted to the wall to the full height of 70cm. Would this be sufficient to support a 1.65 metre tall feather board fence on top? I would be using...

Has anyone used scaffold poles as an alternative to wood fence posts? They seem quite popular in the USA - but they have pole to wood adapter clamps out there (for the rails) that I don't seem to be able to find here.

Just when you think you've seen enough Hive instalation threads and then this pops up! I've searched the forum for similar threads, but most seem simple in comparison. Current setup is a Glow Worm Flexicom 30CX with a Climapro Wireless Handheld Thermostat programmer. The wire that goes to...

I purchased a Panasonic SC-HTB688EBK 3.1 Sound bar and subwoofer from Currys just over a week ago. I had it connected to my Phillips Smart TV via the ARC HDMI Port and it worked brilliantly. I even setup the Sky Q remote control to allow me to just have a one remote setup and use the Sky remote...

I'm in the process of a knock through and also stud wall removal to create an open plan layout in my late 90's house. I've removed most of the stud wall and have got to the point where I need to remove a radiator to allow me to remove the timer frame work. I'm used to working with copper pipe...

I'm planning a knock through between my kitchen and dining room and need beam/RSJ calculation (and drawings?!) For building control, but the local structural engineer is "unable to assist in the small project" as they are "too busy". Has anyone used an online Structural Engineer? One I was...

Evening all! This weekend the weather was good so I thought I would get my new Velux installed. It was replacing an old cracked unit, but it is also PVCU and quite some amount bigger. After viewing (many, many times!) a DIY Velux project in the project section by "LoftyAmbitions" I thought I...

I've been a long time lurker and have enjoyed reading many threads on this forum, so it's about time I posted my own now that my project home has commenced! The thread title is a bit of a giveaway as to what content you should expect to see on here in the forthcoming years. Having bought a...