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Hi, We have a big step down from our neighbours fence. On our side there is a 3 ft wall of old concrete slabs with Feather edge in front to hide the slabs. On top of this are 2 Feather edge boards fixed together along the whole fence, probably 40 feet. As you can see the top is very warped now...

Hi, I have this in the garden, as you see it is broken. I want to buy a replacement cover if possible, but I don't know what it is called? Any ideas?

Hi All, We have an old UPVC conservatory and as much as I hate it, it is staying, so I am going to attempt to fix it up a little. The Roof is the main issue, some of the polycarbonate panels have slipped and there are now a few cracks where water gets in. You can see the current panels are...

Hi all, can anyone advise which installation kit I would need to use for installation into a pitched roof with plain tiles. There's quite a few listed. Cheers Worz

Hi, I have noticed that when the hot water is heating the boiler is cutting in and out quite often. I am guessing there is air in the hot water heating loop? It is a gravity fed system with 2 valves. The Heating is working fine. What can i do to rectify this? Cheers

Hi, I have 2x 2 port valves one for the ch and one for the hw. When i push the hw one there is a little resistance and I can hear the motor moving open then returning to closed after. The ch one is not returning to closed any more. I can't really replace the whole valve as it is against the...

Hi, as per the title, is there such a thing. I want to have my sash windows open a little for ventilation. Cheers.

Hi All, After some advice please, my induction hob has died. I checked the cooker switch first and found a very loose wire, tightened this but still nothing. I have proved power is getting to the hob. Looking under the glass plate I cant see any obvious fuses. Any ideas? The 3 cct boards are...

Hi, After knocking out a very small wall. I am left with getting it ready to tile. I have taken a couple of pictures so you can see the current state. Could you advise me of the easiest method of getting this external corner ready to tile please. Thanks Ed DSC_0165 by worz posted 19 Jul 2015 at...

Hi, This is an outline of the corner of my ensuite, it currently has a small 720mm shower tray, with door. I intend to knock down the small wall enclosing the try and then install a 900mm enclosure, either square or quadrant. The Blue lines show the proposed new shower enclosure. Black lines...

Hi, A bit of advice please on which electric shower would fit this setup after my very old Mira shower died. A new Mira sport doesn't seem to fit as we have one in the other shower room. Any ideas? [/img] Thanks.

Hi All, My central heating isn't working, Hot water is fine but the heating doesn't fire the boiler into action. I think i have proved it down the the synchron motor picture attached, i am getting 240v at the motor. But nothing is happening. Makes me think it is a faulty motor. I have a...

Hi all, After much thought and advice received on this forum, I purchased a Texecom 24 with expander to replace my trusty old Securit 700l. I wired everything up yesterday and did a little programming all the PIRs door contacts and PA's work on a walk test and all zones are secure under...

Hi, At the point of ordering the Texe as a replacement for my old alarm system, pretty much just going to change out as is. At present the front door is the only entry exit point the alarm is happy with. We have a remote garage door and then door from that into the house. Just want to get...

Hi, Our washing machine a Bosch incidently, seems to constantly have conditioner type water in the middle of the rubber seal? Any ideas Ta

Hi all, I have an old Securit 700l installed in my house, been there since 1996 according to the paperwork, I have been in 8 years and its been fine. It has now stopped functioning and i have decided it is time for an upgrade. I am therefore looking for a reliable DIY alarm that I can...

Hi All, I dont know if anyone can help, we have some engineered oak external patio doors, the veneer has cracked and started to come away a little bit over one panel of the door. Is there anything I can do to fix it, stop it happening etc? Cheers Worz

Hi We want to install a square newell post on our landing, there used to be a wall which the wife wants replaced with a newel post and glass panel. I am looking for a means of attaching the newel to the floor, I have found this on an American site...

Hi I am looking to buy some of these doors. Few questions before i order please. http://www.doordeals.co.uk//emerchantpro/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=668 http://www.doordeals.co.uk/eMerchantPro/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=16&idproduct=1638 They are 78'' high but a few of my door frames are...

Hi Guys, We need to replace all our internal doors, we want 5 pattern 10 plain glazed and 10 plainish solid doors. Easy question, does it matter what type we get if swmbo just wants them painted white. There are some ones in Hemlock and some in engineered oak that look ok. So does it really...