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Hi, I am researching the possibility of converting my loft to become a 4th bedroom. We live in an Edwardian hipped-roof semi, and I've no intention of doing a hip-to-gable conversion, as I don't like the way it visually unbalances the pair of houses. Because of the hipped roof, I am limited...

I am trying to reduce my energy bills (aren't we all!) and was wondering if it's cheaper to heat my water with the immersion heater or using the gas boiler. Obviously as it's summer the rads are off right now so there's no need to fire up the boiler unless I need hot water. I have an indirect...

I am trying to reduce my energy bills (aren't we all!) and was wondering if it's cheaper to heat my hot water with the immersion heater or using the gas boiler. Obviously as it's summer the rads are off right now so there's no need to fire up the boiler unless I need hot water. I have an...

I am planning to build a small swimming pool in my back garden. Ideally I want it enclosed as you know what British weather is like. I've been looking at pool enclosures and to be honest the cheap ones are ugly and the nice ones are well out of my price range. I was thinking, can I get away with...

What junction box would you recommend for terminating 2 ends of 10mm SWA? The box will be mounted on the outside of my log cabin with a feed to the shed behind. Needs to be waterproof. Thanks guys.

I want to run some SWA to power my log cabin, just lights and 1 double socket. What thickness SWA should I use for a 50m run? Also, can I mount it on my fence instead of burying it, as it will be a huge trench to dig. The fence is wooden panels set between concrete posts and very study. If I...