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Thanks. Instructions make sense, so thanks for that. In terms of repairing, is it best to remove any sections that have cracked? Or take as much of the current plaster off and start again? The finishing plaster pack instructions had nothing about pva'ing between layers, so disappointed about...

Hi all Please go easy on me, I'm a amateur DIYer at best and only took this on as finding a plasterer to do such a small job has been difficult. We had a radiator valve leak on an upstairs rad and got to it via the ceiling on the ground floor. Plumber has sorted that now. After lots of...

Never mind.

Thanks all. Will look at some "deterrents"...

We moved in in 2022 and it was already like this. Not sure when the conservatory was taken out. Isn't that gap a bit large for silicone?

Thanks @opps - they're around 10mm long so maybe too large for mouse poo. @freddiemercurystwin the droppings are very dry. Just tested a sample and they do crumble! Bats it is. Thanks!

Hi, I've noticed some missing mortar between some of the windows and lintel/brickwork. Can I simply repoint this with some ready-mixed mortar? Should it be filled with foam first? The first picture is above some french doors, and the second shows some mortar between some bricks. There used to...

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong subforum, but wondering if anyone can identify what droppings these are coming from? I think I've narrowed it down to rats or bats. We've not heard any scurrying around in the loft and I've not seen any evidence of chewed wiring etc. We do live...

Not checked yet, but thought I'd ask about which type of wire before I get round to splicing it open and checking. Would save bringing up an old thread, by the time I get round to fixing it!

Thanks - leaning towards one of these options. We've a fairly long garden, stretches up to 30m deep. Are these 3 core cables (https://www.screwfix.com/search?search=3+core+flex&page_size=20&page_start=20) stable enough? They don't seem to have the outer layer? Is getting a flexible 30m cable...

Absolutely, will cut through and see what the set up is first. Thanks.

Thanks everyone. Yes the cable has failed like this in several places. Think I'll go ahead and replace the whole thing. Thanks!

Hi all Have tried googling this but all I can find are repairs to cables that have been completely damaged. After pulling out the mower for the first cut of the year, I think repeatedly tying up the cord in the same way after each use has taken its toll and resulted in several sections of...

Completely skipped my mind. I only had a 13A around. Off to screwfix to get some 5A now.

You may have posted just as I edited my last post! All resolved after changing the fuse at the switch! Thanks @ETAF

Thanks @ETAF All resolved. Was a 5A fuse on the fused switch. Changed to a 13A - and everything back up and running. Thanks!

- I have a voltage detector pen. Tested it on working sockets in the house first. There is a cable running from the CU that comes out of the wall and runs to the garage. This cable has no power running. - Yes there is a 20A MCB on the circuit that feeds the garage. - Yes there is a fused switch...

Hi everyone I just tried using my circular saw in one of the plugs in my garage, and the electrics on the garage circuit now no longer work. The first couple of runs worked, but on the third or fourth go of using it, the electrics stopped working. The RCD on the CU has not tripped, but there...

Thanks @noseall, never usually been hoping for rain but here I am...!

Hi all, my again. Seem to be posting problems / questions on here quite regularly thanks to this great community! I noticed this damp patch on the brick work at the back of the house. Around the corner, as you can see, we have two daisy-chained rainwater butts. They are not close up against...