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I got a new central heating system installed two years ago and have had problems with the wireless thermostat/controller pretty much from the start. It's a Salus Digital Thermostat and when I go to turn the heating on manually (using the 'up' key) or set it to timer, the little flame icon comes...

I need to replace a door in my house but it is a non-standard size and I couldn't find a replacement anywhere. I have just bought an external door from a friend who works for my local council (all above board - honest!) and it's the ugliest door ever. No problems though because I plan to...

Hi, We moved into our 1950s upstairs flat 2 and a half years ago, we laid a couple of rolls of fibreglass insulation in the loft that we found in the shed. Not really sure what insulation was already in place before that but I don't think it was too good. I'd like to insulate the whole...

I've just stripped artex from my ceiling and wondered if I needed to use a primer or something before I emulsioned it. It's pretty smooth but there are some grey patches where it's been taken right down to the plaster. I've already given it a good wash to get rid of the dust. What do...

Hi me again! My current loft hatch is not on hinges and requires you to lift the board/hatch into the loft. I just bought a loft ladder and didn't think that I would actually need to convert my hatch into one that swings down on hinges. I actually asked the guy that I bought it from if...

Hi, I have an upstairs flat with my own entrance and there are a set of concrete stairs leading from the front door. I have in the past painted them but they're quite susceptible to damage. I am claiming from Hotpoint at the moment as they done a fair bit of damage to the concrete of...