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    Cooker hood - twin core flex, OK via plug?

    Hi folks, I have just fitted my new canopy hood, it stipulates that it should not be earthed and as such, the flex is just dual core. Now 'ideally' this should be connect to a fused spur, which I am quite capable of doing... However, this would involve a fair bit of chasing (poor planning...
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    Cladding / covering exposed beam.

    Hello folks, I have an exposed beam in my house that I intend to clad with something more pleasing than plasterboard. I'm hoping to use 3 planks of square edged rustic oak that are as thin as possible. I have seen the hollowed out beams designed for this purpose, but they are prohibitively...
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    Weeping wall plate - stuck for ideas.

    Hello folks, I'm a reasonably competent DIY plumber and am completely flumoxed by a persitently weeping wall plate. I am installing a wall mounted shower mixer valve (Ideal Standard) and have used brass wallmounts. The shower fitting comes with a fitting to screw in (see picture). The thread...
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