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Hi A bit puzzled at the moment. I removed a section of central heating pipe that had a screw put through it. Since then we have had no hot water or central heating. To solve the issue so far I have done the following: - Bled all the radiators (alot of air released from those near the fixed pipe...

Hi I have a pressure gauge on the outside pipe just before it enters our house. It has started leak. Is it just a case of turning the water off then swapping it for a new one. Do I even need a pressure gauge or could I just close it off? Thanks in advance Kev

I have a couple of these outlets by windows in the kitchen and bathroom. One is currently attached to a working extractor fan in the bathroom so I assume the one pictured did the same in the kitchen (wires are still live). My question is...can you buy blanking plates this size and also working...

Hi Experts I am replacing a leaking drain of valve. However when I screw it in to the radiator it does not tighten in suitable position. I.e. drainage point facing up and the screw to open valve against the wall so you cannot reach it. If I leave it in suitable position it is not tight. Any...

Hi I am a bit puzzled that one of my lights is not getting power at either light switch. The light is at the top of the stairs controlled by a light switch at the bottom and another one at the top of the stairs. Both switches are doubles with the bottom one also controlling living room light...

Hi Everyone. I have removed a broken extractor fan from our bathroom window. The issue is that the fan is overly large and to be fitted a 7 inch (diameter) hole was cut in to the window. I would ideally like to replace it with a smaller fan and was wondering what my options are besides replacing...

Hi We are renovating a small bedsit and the kitchen wires are all exposed and a bit of a maze. I have traced most them them. However, the once circled in red comes from upstairs into a black junction box and back the same way upstairs. What is even more confusing is it is wired up with the...

Hi Everyone We are currently renovating an old cottage and I have come across a pipe that partially sticks out of the wall. I am confident working with water pipes and was hoping to cut it back and cap it off before we plaster and put the skirting boards on. However it has occurred to me that it...

Hi We have pulled up an old carpet with the plan to restore the old floorboards. However, we discovered a concrete hearth (approx 2 inch thick). It is already cracked and it moves when a crowbar is placed under it. We would like to remove and cover the space with floorboards. However, there is a...