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Hi there I am laying vinyl sheet flooring in my bathroom. I have taken away the old ceramic tiles and there is a layer of plywood covering the floor. I was wondering if it is ok to use combi lay underlay under the vinyl even though it is meant for laminate flooring. I just want to make the...

Hi there Does anyone know of a product that can remove grotty old silicon sealant and grout from a bath? Thanks ALison

Hi everyone The piping in my house is all copper except for some lead piping which is under the concrete kitchen floor. I would like to get rid of this as the water flows through it on the way into the house. What can I do- does the concrete floor need to come up or is there a more simple...

Hi there Not sure if I have got this under the most appropriate subject heading. I've had a hole drilled for a standard sized ducting hose but it is too small for the ducting kit for my cooker hood. I would prefer not to have to get it redrilled. Is there any way I can use the ducting kit I...

Hi there I've just unpacked my new washer/dryer and there is a round hole in the seal at the door. It's at the bottom of the door so I was wondering if it was supposed to be there as a drain so that water doesn't collect in the seal? Thanks Alison

Hi there My flat has an asbestos roof that will probably need replaced in the next few years. Will I need special contractors and will it be very expensive? :cry: Thanks Alison

Hi there I've just bought a glossy kitchen and the installation instructions say I should cure the doors once removing the protective coating in order to make them more scratch resistent. How on earth do I do this?! :? Thanks Alison

Hi there I was wanting to put glass splashbacks in my kitchen instead of tiles- what do i do about all the electric sockets? Thanks Alison

Hi there I want to transport a washing machine in my hatchback and was wondering if it is ok to put it on its back? I've downloaded the manual for the machine and it says that it shouldn't be put on its side but would on its back be ok? Thanks Alison

Hi everyone I want to conceal my washing machine when I redo my kitchen and was wondering if anyone has any good suggestions how I could do this. My idea was to use an 800mm base unit, take out the base, attach the sides to plinths and then make the worktop slightly wider so the w/m can sit...

Hi there Can anyone recommend me a good bagless cleaner. Are Dysons still the favourite or are there any other more reasonably priced cleaners that do the same job?? Thanks Alison

Hi I've just had a quote of £350 for a rewire of a small kitchen- 3 low level plugs, light switch, 2 double sockets at worktop level, wiring for hob, oven and extractor. He's also going to drill a hole through for venting the extractor. Sound steep? Or ok? Thanks Alison

Hi there what tools would I need to cut out holes in a worktop for a sink and hob? Thanks Alison

Hi there Was wondering if anyone had any experience of fitting patio doors DIY style?! I would like to install my own :? (already having builders to knock down a load bearing wall and need to save some money) and would like to hear about other people's projects. How difficult is it? Did you...

Hi there I have an archway instead of a door in one of the rooms of my flat. How easy would it be to remove the arch and reinstate a door? Is it something a non-expert could do? Thanks Al :D

Hi there I am knocking from my kitchen through to my living room which has a laminate floor which I would like to preserve if at all possible. My plan was to lay the kitchen flooring (which will probably be vinyl) and extend it slightly into the living room by cutting back the laminate and...

Hi I have been informed that new regulations require me to fit an extractor in my new kitchen eve though it has a window. I was wondering if I vent my cooker hood to outside would this fulfill extraction regulations? Thanks :) Al

Hi there I am knocking from my kitchen through to my living room which has a laminate floor which I would like to preserve if at all possible. My plan was to lay the kitchen flooring (which will probably be vinyl) and extend it slightly into the living room by cutting back the laminate and...

Hi Was wondering if anyone knows what is the best type of light to put under kitchen base units to illuminate the floor below? Thanks Al :)

Hi there Can anyone recommend a good hedge- it needs to be fast growing and easy to care for. Thanks Al :)