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Hi, I am going to DIY for block paving. I have done the calculation, layout and foundation investigation etc. Can you please advice me on construction method follows: The area of block paving is about 24 sqm. If I am not able to complete the project within a day, I want to break the works...

Hi everyone, I am planning to pave my rear garden by block brick. Could you please help me with the following issues: Which material shall I use for bedding (building sand or grit sand)? Can I use building sand as jointing sand to complete surface work? The block paving is not for heavy...

morning, i am going to plug socket extension from downstair to loft (6m approx). I wonder what kind of cable do I use (specification). The socket is for PC and lighting many thanks in advances

Hi, I am going to wire a socket to my loft. Instead of wiring from main ring downstair, there is single socket available just beneath the access hatch. I wonder if I can wire a long extension from this socket to supply my PC and printer. Total length of extension is about 5.5m maximum...

Hi, Installing a floodlight with 2*120 lamps outside building. I am going to fit a plug to light and plug it into the socket inside building. Watts = Volts * AMP. 2*120/230 = 1.04amp. so fitting a 3A fuse plug to the floodlight. My questions are: 1. Is this safe to wire floodlight to...

Hi, I want to install 1 No double socket and light with switch on loft. The detail breakdown below: Bring the cables through outside building (new consumer unit from downstair has been updated recently). Would it be OK wiring cables from existing consumer unit to loft in stead of...

The ceiling is semi-artex which is not smooth surface. I wonder if I can apply warmaline with ceiling adhesive on this type of ceiling. Any advices would be appreciated. Thanks in advances.

Many thanks for your advices. I just converted loft and want to paint structural support timber by using varnish. I do not need primer and top coat paint, is this right? I applied white rot wood care to treat the loft timber before. I wonder if it is OK paint varnish over it. There...

i am going to paint new wood. could anyone explain to me what is different between primer and undercoat? After primer or undercoat, do i need to gloss paint?

My kettle plug is stuck in socket. Could you please tell me how to get it out without damaging the socket? Many thanks in advances.

I have already made up the Tee connection to branch off from water main. There is isolation valve at end of the copper pipe. Its position is ready to drill through the wall. I am about to buy the materials and finish the job following: I would be very much appreciated if you could have a look...

Hello, Could you please tell me how much is for installing the garden outdoor tap? I live in South Yorkshire Thanks _____________________________________ Lynda, moderator. Please read the forum rules

I am going to raise the garden ground level. I probably need 15 cubic meters (approx 15 tons) sub soil. Just want to raise the garden level so it does not need to be high quality soil. I wonder how much it cost for 1 ton sub soil and delivery. Where can I find the service (South Yorkshire)...

The glass is sealed. So the only available framefixing locations are shown in blue circle (the photo link above). I have few questions blew: Is this location all right? (the top one is close to steel bar)? Will the window be able to closed probably due to fixings next to steel bar? This...

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Hi, I bought a used PVC window (1000mm*630mm). I have not found the holes on the sides of window frame which is for fixing instead of 6 No bracket. I wonder if I shall drill a hole on each side of frame, and fixing it to brick. will it be hold the window firmly. what is the brackets for...