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Hi I have stucco work around my windows (georgian style). The lintles on the 2 upstairs windows have cracked. I have had estimates for fixing them and only confidence in using one of the builders. He suggested that the lintel is probably a row of soldiers that have lost their integrity. It is...

Hi I am looking for guidance/advice with the installation of an alarm system. I have recently moved into a 3 bed end of terrace and feel an alarm is a sensible addition. Ideally I would like to install it myself. I have done some research and I'm more confused than ever. I have been told that...

Hi I am trying to put up an antique chandelier that has 3 small bayonet bulbs. The old wiring has been replaced. When I connect the live and neutral to the ceiling rose, the light bulb flickers when I switch on. I have only tried one bulb. I have taken the chandelier apart and checked all the...

Hi I'm having a problem with the waste leaking on my new butler sink. Basically the chrome plug hole is letting water down into the cupboard. There is a rubber seal on the chrome plug hole/waste but it doesn't make a tight seal against the ceramic. Someone recommended sealing between the ceramic...

Hi the condensate from my Keston system boiler situated in my cellar, emerges through an air vent at ground level into my garden (it's pumped via a saniflo). I want to put the condensate(32mm waste pipe), into a soakaway. a) Is there anything that says how far away from the house the soakaway...

Can someone please give me some advice on how to replace this 1970's toilet, and what is the best design of toilet that will be compatible with this particular set up

Hi can you tell me is it acceptable to put 6mm cooker cable in the same trunking as 2 lots of 2.5mm t&e? Someone recommended I do this, even though it's quite a tight fit. Many thanks

Hi I have just purchased a second hand Stoves New home Range cooker 1000 DFDL, Duel fuel (gas hob, and 2 electic ovens and 1 grill). It has no instructions available. On the back it states 5485w. Here is my dilemma: I have moved the kitchen further back into the house, so the old 6mm cooker...

Hi I have been using this wonderful site for a while but am am totally new to posting a question so please be patient. Here goes. I am putting in 3 (could increase to 5) mains 50watt downlighters in my kitchen (not purchased yet). I will also have a main light. This is fed from a bedroom down...