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Hi, Just building some bespoke fitted cupboards. The carcasses and doors have gone up fine. I have two drawer sections to complete. I'm struggling to get the push to open drawers to run smoothly. I've taken great care to ensure the runners are accurately placed on the cabinet sides. The...

Hi, I'm thinking about having roof windows installed into a section of roof that's close to an angle. Are there any limits on distance from a joint in the roof, or additional reinforcement required? I've attached photo's to illustrate - ideally I'd like windows on both faces - I think...

Hi, Just moved into a new house about 6 months ago and now discovered that the shiny relatively new efficient combi boiler has got a big problem. It's a six year old 35Kw Veissman Vitodens 100 which has problems with the heat exchanger, the flow diverter and some of the internal plastic hoses...

Hi, Just got home to see water pouring out of the overflow pipe at the side of the house. I've been up into the attic and determined its the hot water expansion tank. The ballcock is under water and I'm sure that's not the problem as I've switched the cold water feed to it off and the tank...

Hi, Just trying to clarify something, I've read slightly conflicting info on the forums. Just bought 600x400x12 travertine tiles for bathroom. They were sold as wall and floor tiles. Three walls are solid brick, but the fourth is a stud wall with plasterboard. Is this wall going to hold...

Hi, I've just had some building work done and partitioned a room into two -creating a bedroom and a walk in wardrobe. The room previously had two pendants at either end on the room, and now there is one in the bedroom and one in the wardrobe. Stupidly I didn't consider the wiring before...

Hi, I'm just about to put underfloor heating (warm water) in between the joists (400mm centres) in my dining room I want a wooden floor on top. I'm limited in putting too thick a subfloor in as it will insulate heat. Ideally I want to lay a wooden floor straight on top of the joists...

Can anyone tell me what the BTU output of underfloor heating (15mm plastic pipes), laid in between joists, in screed, with insulation underneath. Wooden floor on top. I'm trying to calculate the heat output so I know how far apart to put the pipes. I've read a few things that state to put...

Hi, I think this might be self-inflicted :oops: yesterday I drained down the central heating system (boiler 1 in cellar) switched off gas and electric drained central heating plumbed in new plinth heater filled system relit pilot tested system -fine Went to watch TV. Noticed...

Hi, First time I've posted so apologies in advance. I want to replace my current toilet, a macerator, with a normal soil pipe. On a side note can I reiterate how rubbish macerators are. Having to live with one is beyond a joke, and I suggest anyone who advocates them should try living with...