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Hi all, I am planning on modifying the ladder that goes into my my loft to make it less steep. I have attached a photo. I plane put new shorted elbow hinges in and then adding a folding extension onto the current bottom of the ladder. Just wondering if anyone see any caveats with this plan...

Hi all, My mums house has a loft and we have an access ladder but she can't really use it as she is old. Wondering if anyone can provide any ideas on getting a staircase to the loft but without needing a dormer (If possible). I have attached pictures. Thanks

Hi all, I have an outdoor light which has a titan receiver relay (as in the picture) and this is controlled by a switch indoors as in the pictures. However the receiver has now packed in and I need a new one. I can seem to find that specific receiver anymore so wondering if anyone can recommend...

Hi all, I have just moved into a rented property and it have a unvented heater tank for the hot water. I am getting no hot water at all and just wondering if the knotches on this timer dial need to be in or out for it to be on? I suspect the timer is broken as when I set the current time it...

Hi all, my tenants have reported leaking from the top of the windows in 2 of the windows at the property. I first thought it was a cavity breach caused by the roof but a roofer said it was okay. I am looking to get the windows replaced but wanted to ask advice on if this is probably the issue. I...

Hi my tenants have reported a leak from the window at the top of the frame, 2nd floor. Also on the ground floor window as well, as circled on the image. I think it might be coming from the valley or something but not sure. I should have a roofer going to look at it tomorrow, but want to make...

Hi all, My tenants decided to take my loft hatch for some reason. Can someone help me source a new one?? Thanks

I have a single socket in my kitchen running from an appliance switch (https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-900-series-45a-1-gang-dp-cooker-switch-white/45659) I have a oven and gas hob that both need plugging into a single socket the oven is 0.79kWh so can I add a surge protected...

Hi all, I have the sink as attached. I want to change the 2 single taps to a mixer tap. Is this possible for bathroom sinks? Without changing the sink itself. Thanks

Hi all, I am going to install a showescreen but found I have notched tiles going up the wall, so its not level. I am thinking of installing this: https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Chrome-with-Modesty-Panel-Half-Frame-Bath-Screen---1400-x-750mm/p/161402 What is the best way to overcome the...

So my kitchen removers (Who thought they was good at electrical's) decided to cut some wires which they though were for the cabinet lighting. (Mostly correct) however they have cut 1 line leading to another function. What is the best way to extend this white cable (See picture) so that it ends...

Hi all, For some reason my tenent has manages to break the meter box door in half. Can I replace the door myself and if so where can I get one from. I have attached a picture. Cheers

Hi all, My tenant decided to attempt my house without asking and they did not do a good job. Now they are out and I have a bit of time I am going to attempt to paint myself. They paint that they have used seems to be shiney and slippery almost like a hard plastic or gloss type of thing. What is...

I all, Bit of a stupid question but I have a leak coming through the top edge of the window. I have added a video. I am wondering who is best to call? All roof guy or a window guy? As on the video there is a bit of overhang on the outside. Thanks Video example

I have a Worcester combi boiler and I am going on holiday for 3 weeks. I am planning on turning my water off at the mains and keeping my heating on. I know this is fine but my concern is if the heating system leaks and the system empty's and the boilers remains on, would that be safe? Or am I...