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    Stove closure plate - fragile walls/fixings

    Hi all, We’re going to have a stove installed this summer, and I’m prepping our fireplace ready. It’s made entirely of lime and clunch (chalk), and is extremely delicate and any substantial fixings need to be planned as the walling doesn’t hold much weight on its own (no brick or other sturdy...
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    Separating 3 gang light switch (to one + two gang)

    Hi all, We had a rewire a year ago (long term renovation project) and now want to address a three gang light switch in our hallway which controls landing lights, porch lights and lounge lights. I can now relocate the lounge switch inside of the lounge, which would leave a two gang in the hall...
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    Calculating size of oak beam lintel?

    Hi all, Hoping to replace an old oak lintel as we discovered an original fireplace behind a newer brick facade. Was going to replace with an air or kiln dried piece to fit the existing hole, but concerned it wouldn’t be enough to take the weight (hole would allow for a 4x4 inch ish beam - and...
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    Immersion timer wiring - 5 terminals?

    Hi all, I’m trying to update an old immersion timer (works only by switch, timer knackered) and confused by the fact it has 5 terminals… There’s a fused switch connected to the existing timer meaning I have two sets of (old style) cables, not sure if one terminal in the new box ought to be...
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