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For the last week, I've been getting a periodic groaning noise coming from our cold water pipes. When it happens, the kitchen tap starts to leak but this leaking stops when the groaning stops. I can also make it happen by flushing the toilet and then turning on a cold tap. The noise is coming...

I've been getting quotes for installing bifold doors, dimensions 3m X 2.4m. We have patio doors so there needs to be some brickworks cut away and we need a lintel installed. What should I expect to pay for this building work (not including the coat and installation of the doors)? It's...

I'm looking to replace a patio that the previous owner of my house placed in the front garden. The garden is around 9'x17' and the patio sits in the middle at 7'x15'. The patio wasn't dug down to be level with the garden so it sits around two inches above the level of the garden. It also has a...

I'm having a new kitchen fitted and have run into a problem with the plumbing which I hope someone can help with. I have a sink and separate drainer (this one http://www.tapwarehouse.com/product/ASTRACAST-OXD1XBHOMESK?gclid=CPzb0NCsjMwCFcSRGwodJyEJQQ). It has a slimline waste and will be fitted...

The house that I recently moved into has an external electric meter. The meter is boxed in but there is around 6 feet of mains electrical cable that is exposed - it's clipped to the wall but that's it. I was looking for a quick and easy way to cover the cables but most solutions seem to need me...

I'm going to fit some shelves into the alcove of my living room but I'm unsure which is the best timber for the job. My preference was to use oak because I like the way it looks but I thought it might be too heavy. The shelves will be 1620mm x 200mm (30mm thick) and will be used for books so...

I live in a flat in a converted Victorian house. For three years everything was fine but last February new people moved into the flat downstairs. They were fine until last Christmas when they seem to have got a surround sound system which they insist on using even to watch Eastenders and...

I've just finished staining a couple of shelves a dark walnut colour. The colour is what I want but the finish is maybe not as smooth as I'd hoped. Is there a wax product I can use that will add a smoother finish but without changing the colour of the shelves?

I'm about to start overhauling our bathroom walls. One wall I plan to remove the tiles (which are roughly waist high) and then replace the tiles with tongue and groove. The house is old and walls are largely plaster and lathe so I'm guessing I'll take most of the plaster off when I remove the...

The valve on my towel rail has started leaking from the spindle. I removed the gland and the spindle and it doesn't leak quickly, just drips a little. The spindle has two rubber O-rings on it. Can I repair it? I've heard PTFE tape might do the job or some sort of packing material. Thanks

I recently repainted my window frames but, like an idiot, I left the masking tape on the window too long (we're talking days here) and when I tried to take it off most of it stayed on the window. I know there's no easy way to get it off but does anyone have any tips on what I can do to get it...

I've just overlaid the floorboards in my bathroom in preparation for vinyl floor tiles. The instructions on the packs of the tiles say that I should seal the ply but I've read on here that I don't need to seal WBP. There's no helpline on the tile packs that I can call to get a recommended...

I'm going to remove the wall tiles in my bathroom and I'm expecting most of the plaster to come with them. My plan is to clear the entire wall and replace with Aquapanel and then tile directly onto the Aquapanel. My question is, do I need to do anything to the Aquapanel to prepare it for...

I have bought some self-adhesive vinyl floor tiles for my bathroom which look really good. However, they don't have a grout effect. Is there any "grout-effect" filler I can buy that will give me this look? I've heard of fillr strips but I haven't seen any in shops or online.

I've just finished wallpapering. Although I removed the excess paste on hte wallpaper straight away, you can still see some paste marks. Is there any way I can get rid of these?

My central heating system is currently running without a thermostat. I want to install a wireless thermostat but I'm uncertain about what is needed. Do I just need a thermostats and receiver or is there other equipment I need? Also, is it difficult to install the receiver on the boiler? I...

Need a bit of advice. I removed a radiator to do some decorating and when I was reattaching it I over-tightened one of the nuts. Now the valve is leaking. The leak is coming from the place where the valve is connected to the copper pipe. It is leaking a fair bit. My guess is that the pressure...

I'm hoping to re-tile my bathroom soon but I'm certain that when I start removing the old tiles, then most of the plaster is going to come off with it. Rather than get a plasterer in, can I just put up new plasterboard and tile directly onto it without skimming? I'm sure I've heard of something...

I'm going to lay vinyl floor tiles in my bathroom and I'm unsure about the type of sub-floor I'll need to put down. I was going to use 16mm ply as this seems to be a bit easier than hardboard. Is this OK or is it too thick? Also, I'm planning to seal it with PVA. Can ayone tell me the ratio...

I'm looking to replace my single-glazed sash windows. I'm hoping to replace these with timber double-glazed sash windows as UPVC just wouldn't look right on my flat. Does anyone know where I can find out how much these will cost? Some of the companies out there charge just to provide a quote.