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Hi, I have a lovely new 40mm thick sapele tabletop and want to use threaded inserts to attach the metal legs. Can anyone recommend the best inserts to use with hardwood? They need to be M8x30mm. Thanks

Hi, Had an issue with my Modena 80e where it was just firing up for just a few seconds and switching off. Replaced both the thermistors and now it is working fine. I have noticed now that the hot water is not as hot as it used to be. I have it turned up all the way on the boiler and have to...

Hi, I am about to lay an engineered floor in my lounge. I assume lengthways from the door to the french doors is the correct direction, but where is the best place to start the first full board? In from of the chimney breast? Here is the layout (Cick to enlarge) Also, if...

Hi, Just had my lounge skimmed and it has been skimmed quite a few times in the past, therefore the plaster is quite a bit proud of the door lining. When I go to to put the architrave on, do I fix it at the heel side and caulk the toe side or vice versa.? Thanks

HI I am after some advice. I wish to build a false chimney to house my TV and to add a focal point to my ‘boxy’ lounge. I have no problem building the chimney and plaster boarding it. The real help I need is with the fireplace below. I want to put a gel firepit in there. Just like...

Hi, My elderly father has just had a new boiler installed through Warmfront. Generally all good. He had to update his bonding, no problem, he did this to spec. His old Wylex fuseboard and circuits were tested by the spark. The spark said that his main earth was reading low to non...

Hi, I will be purchasing some walnut engineered flooring soon. It is unfinished. Can someone recommend a hardwearing oil that will enhance the wood, not colour it. I would prefer a matt finish. Also, as the flooring will be here a week before it is laid, would it be better to oil it...

Hi, I am about to put up a new ceiling at the weekend and would like to know the best screws to use. I am putting res bars straight up on the wooden joists. Then a layer of 15mm soundboard, then another layer of 15mm soundboard. So, what size/type screws do I use putting up the res...

What is the best was to connect the gas hob ignition (13amp plug, would imagine 3a fuse) and electric oven (13amp plug). At present there is a flex outlet straight from the cooker switch. Can I change this to a 13amp fused spur and hardwire bother oven and hob to this? It looks like...

I need to chase into a wall in my flat for another couple of sockets. There is a damp proof course about 1.5 metres high all along the wall. The plaster is a grey/lightish blue colour. I assume this is special DPC plaster, does anyone know what it is called and where I might be able to get...

Wondering if anyone can offer any advice. Lower ground floor victorian flat. CH pipes buried in concrete floor throughout. Electrical cables buried in concrete. Had a spark round 3 weeks ago to fit a new 17th CU. While final testing he said that the socket circuit was giving low...

Had a quote to lay 10sqm of 600x600 black polished porcelain (not B&Q BTW). Tiles will have 2 coats of sealer applied before tiler starts. Tiler to supply all other materials. Subfloor is concrete. He came back with £450. Does that sound like a fair price? London based BTW. Thanks

My parents had a Greenstar junior 28i installed 2 years and 6 months ago. System was powerflushed before installation, and serviced every 12 months. Well known Corgi company installed it. Over the last few months the hot water has been running hot for a few minutes then cold, then hot again...

Hi I am doing a kitchen renovation and will be tiling the floor in a week or so. Is there any type of insulation that I can lay on the concrete before tiling over? I don't really want to put underfloor heating in, but anything that can help keep the tiles warm would help. Thanks

http://www.frenchtimberdirect.com/ Prices seem reasonable and nice wide long boards.

Hi, According to my gf, our machine is not filing properly and is leaving the clothes smelly. It runs the program fine and empties as usual Checked the obvious, filter, feed pipes. Did an empty wash and it is filling but not as much as it used to. Any pointers to what might be the...

Supply and install the following: 1 x 6-way MK Consumer Unit with 63A DP Main switch, comprising of the following: 2 x 32A RCBO'S. 1 x 16A RCBO. 1 x 6A RCBO Install main equipotential bonding to Water and Gas services. Issue Electrical certification. Notify work to building...

Can anyone recommend the cheapest place to get replacement batteries for Bosch 18v drills? Would prefer genuine ones. Ta

http://www.wickes.co.uk/French-Doors-Hardwood/Bordeaux-French-Door/invt/208192 I am looking to replace my knackered french doors with these. Has anyone used/fitting them, are they good value for the money, or can someone recommend any others? Thanks in advance.

I am about to start on my garden and lay a patio, I want a natural stone that is sawn on 6 sides and is as near to white and uniform in colour as poosible, very hard wearing and comes in 600x600. Any ideas? Someone mentioned Travertine or Sandstone. Will these fit the bill? Thanks