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My single oven appears to be on its last legs and I need to replace. However the present single oven has a plug attached rather than a dedicated cooker switch or circuit that I have had in other houses. Is an old oven so I am wondering whether I can buy a replacement single oven that will...

I am very worried about a potential issue with my parents house. Over time a crack has appeared in the ceiling, down the walls and now has started to crack the ceramic floor so in effect it joins up for the entire circumference of the the room. The ceiling crack looks to be where two joists are...

Hi there, can anyone tell me where to get the 'spade' type connector that connects the internal wiring of a fitted oven to the thermostat control. The connector has burnt away and an electrician tells me that he can fix but in unsure whether these connectors are a common part of specific to...

Hi there, is the a minimim gap that must be left above the top of a fitted oven and a 'wooden' shelf above it? This is an upright 600mm unit etc. Thanks

Can anyone explain why I am not being advised to get CFL's given all their benefits? I like this kind of thing have followed advice on here. http://www.profile-lighting.co.uk/PDF/CF_cfd4.pdf However in speaking TLC and others they advise this for a kitchen x 12...

Hi there Been reading many threads tonight regarding lighting options. Please may I ask a couple of questions? I have a kitchen that is around 4m x 4.5m in size. It is lacking in natural light and I am now having it replastered and new lights fitted. Based on the comments about...

Hi there Having a new shower fitted downstairs and wish to boost the overall water pressure in the house. Have been advised to get a "twin impeller for whole house with 3 bar." Ok, so not quite sure what this is or how much it will cost. More importantly the pump as I understand it...

I have a fairly small bedroom that currently had old carpet with underlay. Underneath that are some worn and damaged boards that I doubt of that much use. Many have damage and also squeak. I want to lay a wooden floor in the bedroom, would I best get rid of the carpet and underlay and then...

The mortar between the slabs on our patio area is a very poor state and I would like to refresh with a white or light cream mortar rather than the existing grey. Is this possible using a wet or semi-wet mix? Any ideas on mix ratio's etc and things to watch for? Thanks L

Hi there Any advice on the size, speed of saw and best blades to complete an outside decking job (frame construction and board cut), bearing in mind I have never used this type of tool what should I purchase. Cheers John

Hi there Having had two builders unwilling or too lazy to quote on the project we have decided to deck an area immediately outside the back door measuring roughly 7m x 3m ourselves. At present this is an old, but stable patio however it has seen better days and we would like to...

Hi there In the course of updating a bathroom we decided to change the outlet elbow to something a little more modern. Firsly we removed the old plastic outlet and then found that where it screwed into (what is the correct name for this bit?) is to short for the new part to screw into...