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We recently bought a new flat which has a Glow Worm combination boiler fitted, plus a room thermostat in lounge, plus thermostatic radiator controls. However, we cannot find a programmer anywhere and our neighbour in the next door flat says he hasn't got one. Is this usual? How can we...

We purchased a new top floor flat a few months ago and during the recent cold weather have experienced major condensation problems, with water running down walls and windows, and coming through ceilings and light fittings. This is due to insufficient ventilation of the flat roof above, which...

Can anyone advise re the best way to take up an Amtico Floor? We are gutting our kitchen and the new design means we will have to dispense with the existing floor. We also have one or two lumps and bumps that have appeared over time, so we need to level the floor before putting down new...

Just when I had decided on a new Neff gas hob with wok burner, I read an article on the merits of induction hobs. I could have a 60cm Neff induction hob, alongside their Domino gas wok burner, or I could go for an all in one version by Atag or Miele, although Atag's seem to be a bit elusive on...

Been away for a while, now back at d.i.y. again, about to embark on major kitchen refurb and thinking of replacing existing Amtico flooring with Travertine tiles. Can these be laid on top of Amtico? If not, how difficult is it to take up a large Amtico tiled floor? :roll: Ta, Miss S.

We have recently converted the loftroom above our garage into a self-contained studio and we have built-in cupboards into the eaves down each side. While the main room has been plastered and decorated, the insides of the cupboards have the roof timbers on the sloping sides exposed. There are...

Does anyone know how to remove white mastic/sealant which has ended up making rather a mess over my UPVC door frame? I used it to try and re-seal a gap between threshold step and frame, but the rain has washed it out and it is now all over the step and flashing underneath. I have an idea that...

My economy-conscious other half has invested in a bulk buy of low energy bulbs. The box describes them as 11w, and a suitable alternative for regular 60w bulbs, but most of our ceiling light fittings take two 40w bulbs. My partner says its OK to use the ones he has bought as they are in fact...

I was woken early this morning by a terrific banging noise - thought someone was trying to break down the door! Traced the noise to the airing cupboard which houses our Baxi Solo 2 boiler, which sounded as if it was going to explode. On closer inspection, noticed smoke coming from the Myson...