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Hi I have a problem I bought an integrated washing machine and the door stays closed with a round magnet but it has gone. The kitchen is being fitted but the magnet has disappeared I have tried B&Q but they dont sell them. Does anyone know where I can my hands on one fairly quickly...

Hi Can anyone advise me please as I have spent the past hour trawling the threads and cant find anything that helps me? I have a flat which is semi basement there is only one wall that is basement and that wall has recently been tanked. The floor also had moisture coming up in patches...

Hi all, I have seen this bed that will suit my needs exactly as my bed room is very narrow and was wondering if this would be something that a joiner could make for me for less cash? There are other ottoman storage beds on the market but I REALLY need one were the base is of the bed is the...

Hi I am looking for a bit of advice if one of you kind professionals can help. I want to install solid wood flooring in my basement flat over a ribbon system underfloor heating (This type of underfloor heating is suitable for solid wood due to the ribbons covering a larger surface area...

I have recently bought a semi basement flat. The two walls that are below ground level were tanked a couple of weeks ago by the management company. I also asked them to check for rising damp on the other walls which they did not do. I called a company who came and inspected the walls using...

Hi Is there any way to repair a chip in a laminate worktop? I have a black laminate worktop and on the join a chip has suddenly appeared about 3mmx 2mm. I really dont want to have to replace the worktops as they are only 2 years old. thanks Andrea

Hello all, I am trying to find a bathroom extractor fan in chrome/ chrome effect. My electrician told me to buy a 150mm one, but I can only find these in white. I can find 100mm low profile extractor fans in chrome, are these only for kitchens or are they suitable for bathrooms too...

Hi all Can anyone please explain the difference between Mains Voltage CAST Downlights (£3.58 each inc VAT) and Mains Voltage PRESSED Downlights (£1.24 each inc VAT) from Toolstation besides the price! Thanks Andrea

It seems to have been asked a couple of times with no replys. Can stained grout be cleaned to look as good as new? Or is it a case of raking it all out and regrouting? Thanks Andrea

Hi I have bought a ground floor flat (building is 4 story) I currently have a separate living area and kitchen currently and would like to make the space more open plan to feel more spacious. I want to make sort of a large serving hatch in the wall. The wall is 4.5mtres wide and...

I have just bought a ground floor flat and the wall and floors are solid concrete. Does anyone know what will be the best thing to use to chase out the walls and ceiling for a rewire? The electrician wants me to have surface mounted but I really dont want it. There is no access available...

Hi, Can anyone help? Is there a minimum size a bedroom legally has to be? I have just purchased a studio flat and I want to move the kitchen into the living room and make the kitchen into a bedroom. It measures 6ft x 15ft. Do I need building regulations or any other approval to do...

Hi there I want to buy a flat and move the kitchen into the living room to use the kitchen as a bedroom. Does the new sink have to be near an outside wall? If they do how close? If it does then what happens when the pipe gets outside if there is no drain near? Thanks Andrea

Please help advice needed I have had a Worcester Combi Boiler recently fitted that is a couple of years old. Everything was working fine for a few weeks until yesterday. I tried to put on the central heating and it wouldnt come on, the red light was lit up so the boiler as switched on, I...

Hi Can anybody help? I have had a new toilet fitted and noticed it had not been screwed to the floor. Now it has started leaking at the pan connection everytime the toilet is flushed. Would this happen if it is not screwed to the floor? As i have also had the pipes boxed in can...

I recently bought a mitre saw and used it for the external corners on 5inch skirting (scribing the internal) I had no problems. Needed to fit some 7inch skirting but the blade isnt long enough to cut the whole piece at 90 degrees and cuts even less at 45 degrees. As my saw only tilts one...

I recently bought a mitre saw and used it for the external corners on 5inch skirting (scribing the internal) I had no problems. Needed to fit some 7inch skirting but the blade isnt long enough to cut the whole piece at 90 degrees and cuts even less at 45 degrees. As my saw only tilts one...

Hi I am planning on putting up some plasterboard and using joint tape and filler instead of skimming. Do i use tapered edge plasterboard? Is a good finish achieveble for a diyer? Thanks

Hi Can anyone advise me on what needs doing I have recently started stripping the wall paper off the walls in an old terrace house there are 6 layers in total with a skim of plaster after the third layer of wallpaper! After all the the wallpaper is off the plaster is falling off parts...

Hi Can anyone help me? What do I do first? Do I get my cental heating installed and then replaster/ skim walls or get the plastering done before the central heating is installed? Thanks