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Hello After reading numerous threads im none the wiser, so wondered if someone could help me. We are upgrading the electric oven and putting in an electric hob also. At present theres only the one very thick wire coming from the the MCB to the cooker switch unit which has a built in plug...

Hi Guys, I have the electric meter and fuse board in the hall way and wish to box it in with a wall cabinet with a hinged door, however I'm not a carpenter and want to know the best way to construct it. I have read about metal cam dowels to hide the screws but unsure how to use them , what's...

Hi I recently had a surveyor around my mid terrace for the mortgage and he suggested that a firewall needs to be built between my loft space and next doors, as at the moment there is no wall between the two, there is a bricked wall between my other neighbor. Just wondered, what would people...

Hi Guys, in the process of installing the basin sink after renovating the bathroom. I covered the exposed basin waste pipe but it seems some debris has got inside the pipe as it appears to be blocked and draining very very slowly. Having tried to move the blockage using a auger, no joy, I...

Hi I have to address the small concrete area at the back of my house. It seems to be holding rainwater and theres no way it can excape via the drain as it seems to be too flat. I would like to sort this out but unsure how to go about it, Im a novice when it comes to doing any work like...

Hi Im about to plasterboard the bathroom, using dot and dab, but the boards aren't tall enough to do floor to ceiling using one board, therefore do I need to support them to the wall in some way? or will the adhesive hold it in place? Thanks

Hi Guys I have a plasterer coming Wednesday to skim the bathroom before i tile and fit everything in. A few of the walls are a bit off level so want to try ny hand at dot n dabbing the walls but have a few questions, if anyone can answer them. 1)The problem areas im concerned about is one...

Hi I am preparing some walls for plaster, removing loose blown plaster and going to PVA it. I have been recommened a product called 'contact' to roller it on. Anyone heard of it? or could gove me some advice

Hi I am fitting a Triton mixer bar shower in the bathroom, I have done the pipework but where the valve unit screew onto the outlets it leaks. Can someone tell me if there are any washer/fibre washers I should be using or is it a matter of tightening up the cuplers very tight? The...

Hi guys what typr of insulation can/should I by fr my bathroom stud wall. I seen allsorts at B&Q but not sure what I should buy

Hi Guys i want to plaaterboard or aquaboard a wall in the bathroom next to the bath, having removed the old tiles some of the old plaster render has come away exposing some of the old black render and lathe. Can I baton the wall and screw the new plasterboard/auqa board onto those, if so can...

I am replacing the electrix shower for a mixer, what shall i do with the electric cable which was used to connect the shower? how do I make it safe? Thanks

Hi Guys Have removed the old bath now from bathroom and have access to the pipework etc, I have to remove the plasterboard in place at the wet end of the bath. The wall next to the bath is a stud wall with lath and plaster. What shall i replace the wet end plaster board with?, I will be...

Wanted someones advice really, I have tiled the bathrooom and one i have installed and plumbed up the new bath I will start tiling the walls. One side of the room the walls are stud partition with plasteboard and very flat, the other side are brick walls, which have been filled with concrete...

Hi Guys - is there such a thing as a pipe hole cover to tidy up the hole cut out of ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom? Ive seen some for wood or laminate flooring but nothing for a bathroom Cheers

Hi guys - Im installing a new bath and doing some plumbing - can I connect the new bath taps with a Flexible Tap Connector is so what is th standard size fit - ill be running it from a 15mm pipe - is this the correct item i need? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=67794&ts=70700#...

Hi guys - wondered if anyone could post a link or file to show how i would go about creating a frame structure to box in a bath for tiling. I cant picture how the frame might attach to the floor or bath Hope soemoen can help Thanks

Hi guys - wondered if I could have some advice, Im tiling the bathroom floor and theres a tile which I have to cut an L shaped one with two 90 degree cuts, I only have a manual tile cutter, is this possible because whenever i make the cuts then go to snap the tile it breaks in half - Do i have...

Hi Wanted a bit of advice really, I have a combi boiler and currently and an electric shower is in place. I would liek to install a concealed mixer shower unit - but have a few questions before I make a purchase :-) I will be able to re-route the exisiting cold water feed pipe but can I run...

Hello I wonder if you guys can help me, Im in the process of doing my bathroom and would like to install an electric towel rail, basically I havent a clue how to go about it or even if its possible, I have a combi boiler next to bathroom if i need any electrics etc. Im my mind I would have...