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    New toilet leaks when flushed

    Hi, I need more experienced eyes to help me please! I've replaced my toilet with a new one. It doesn't leak unless it's flushed and a little pool of water forms along in the left hand side of the toilet. As it's a spare bathroom I've not looked into it more until today. So I flushed it, waiting...
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    Fence Gate question...

    Hi, hope everyone in well. I built this fence around 2 years ago and left a gap as we had 3 cars at the time and to allow one to park on the patio area. My thinking was to attach a 4x4 post to the house with recessed concrete screws, add adjustable hinges and build (or buy) a Gate to span the...
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    Shower screen, my mistake

    I've almost finished my first bathroom refurb...never again, haha. The shower screen I've installed is leaking at the hinge part where it sits on the bath. I followed the nstructions for where to apply the silicone including along the outside edge of the c channel and around the external part...
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    Shower screen leak, my mistake?

    I've almost finished my first bathroom refurb...never again, haha. The shower screen I've installed is leaking at the hinge part where it sits on the bath. The instructions said silicone the outside c channel and around the external part of the hinge - which ive done. I did add a bead around...
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    Do I need to drain the system?

    Hi all. I'm renovating my bathroom and want to put a towel rail where a radiator once was. I've taken the radiator off so have the existing pipe work there with the valves still on (turned off) I need to cut the pipes back and re-do the layout. I was hoping to have a plumber do this but they...
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    Options to hide central heating pipes

    Help if possible. I'm updating my bathroom and got to the wall where the central pipes are. The rest of the room is going to be full height tile and I'm thinking of the best way to hide these pipes/trunking. The plan is to put a towel rail on this wall (rather than the previous radiator). I...
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    How to hide central heating pipes

    Help if possible. I'm updating my bathroom and got to the wall where the central pipes are. The rest of the room is going to be full height tile and thinking of the best way to hide these pipes. The plan is to put a towel rail on this wall (rather than the previous radiator). I don't want to...
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    Bathroom reno, thoughts ?

    Looking to update the bathroom a little bit, replacing the fixtures and moving the sink to the opposite wall so I can have a mirror above the sink. I would like to hide the pipes as much as possible so thinking about chasing the pipes where possible. I've attached some photos and a plan showing...
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    Heavy gate - how best to install

    Hi all, When we moved in there was a fence for the full length, which basically fell apart in the first few months of moving in, but was annoying as had to walk around to access cars etc. and with me wanting a project car and occasional extra parking i want access through. Ive just finished...
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    Bathroom Remodel

    Hi everyone, hope all is well. I'm looking to update my bathroom. I'm not going for a full refurbishment but want to update it prior to selling. I've attached a floor plan I have drawn showing the existing appliances and where the pipework currently goes. I have a 3D visual drawn up to broadly...
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    Skirting board - how best to fix to recessed block

    Hope everyone is well. I'm looking into putting new skirting in after an LVT flooring install - please see photo. I'm thinking about DIY'ing it as there are only a few external corners and mainly internal. Part of the walling is plasterboard which is easier to attach the skirting to. However...
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    Changing kitchen countertop

    I'm looking to do some budget friendly improvements to the kitchen which includes changing the countertop, backsplash, sink/tap and door handles. Any advice on changing the countertop? I'm thinking, buying some lengths (not sure where from yet) that I like of the same depth and thickness and...
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    Change kitchen countertop help

    I'm looking to do some budget friendly improvements to the kitchen which includes changing the countertop, backsplash, sink/tap and door handles. Any advice on changing the countertop? I'm thinking, buying some lengths (not sure where from yet) that I like of the same depth and thickness and...
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    Kitchen tap adaptors

    Hi guys, Just a quick question, I've recently bought a new tap and was looking under the sink to see what the existing connections are. I'm assuming I need adaptors for the tap to fit? I've looked through different options but some advise would be great. Thanks!
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    Decking project - concrete problem

    Hi guys, Hope everyone is well and safe. I'm looking to put decking outside my conservatory and not sure whether I'll be attempting it or not yet but thought I'd clear the area ready. I've cleared alot of concrete however come across this slither which runs partially next to the conservatory...
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