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Thank you. I'll explore this option.

Not really. The picture is not clear with the true size of the damage. It's about 25 - 30 cm height

Thank you. That's assuring:) Quick question - what filler should be used to fill the damage please.

I was planning to replace the skirting boards. While removing the existing skirting, some of the wall plaster came away with it (the wall is solid, not plasterboard). I later realised that the skirting had been fixed using a no-nails adhesive. What is the best way to repair this damage? Can I...

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried using a 7mm spanner, but it was too big. Then I used a 6-inch wrench and managed to open it slightly to increase the water pressure, though it wasn’t an easy task. Ideally, I’d prefer a hand valve (like a knob), but I’m not sure if one can be fitted.

I’m trying to increase the air pressure in my Vaillant combi boiler, as the pressure is currently low. This particular model doesn’t have a hand valve for topping up the pressure. Instead, it uses a small pin that you turn on and off. In the past, I’ve used a radiator key to operate this pin...

OK, thanks for your input.

Unfortunately no :(

Thanks. I've inspected in the loft few times and cant see any leak yet. Fingers crossed.

Hi We live in a townhouse and lost just one Ridge tile as shown in the picture. What's the best way to fix it? As it's a town house I reckon this is not something one could claim up on the ladder to fix it. Does it need a whole scaffolding setup to replace this one Ridge tile? Is there any...

I should have listened to the autocorrect.

Hi We are doing some home renovation at the moment. As part of the work, we may have to move the current TV aerial socket to few feet away. While the builder is very well happy to move it, I'm just thinking about an alternative here. We are using TV only for YouTube at the moment, therefore...

Thanks again for the suggestion.

I'm also after this one - https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-mscd18-li-2-18v-1-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/317fx but the reviews are not great and it's brushed(!) drill. And the reviews from wickes one is not great either. I'm trying to decide between wickes / screwfix one and...

Hello again I've found this one in B&Q. Would this be a good choice. https://www.diy.com/departments/dewalt-xr-cordless-18v-1-3ah-li-ion-combi-drill-1-battery-dcd776c1-gb/765799_BQ.prd I know the battery is small - but I use it very occasionally.

Thanks. The mistake I did was, I spent £100+ on a bosch sds+ as my concrete wall was very hard to drill. Now I've to spend another £70 ish on combi. And I'm just a diy starter. So I was thinking if I could use an adaptor in sds+ which would do what the normal combi does. As its a no-no, I was...

A Agree, I'll go with good combi. Thank you again. :)

Thanks for the suggestions. Would this one be a good choice? https://www.diy.com/departments/bosch-680w-240v-corded-keyless-chuck-hammer-drill-psb680re/195931_BQ.prd I dont want to have both SDS and Combi. So if I have this one, I think I can use it for both drilling and screws?

Thanks much for the reply. Before I go with combi, can I ask another question. If I buy SDS adaptor which can take standard screw / drill bits, can I use it like combi. i.e. I can insert standard screw bit and put wood screws in floorboards...

I've a Bosch SDS Plus (GBH 2-26) which I use to put holes in concrete. I'm going to do some work in my floors and I'll have to put some additional wood screws in floor boards. I think (I'm a new diy-er) I obviously can't use my SDS plus to put wood screws in floorboard. So I'm now looking for...