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We moved into a new build and during the winter months we notice a pool of water every day under the extractor fan in the bathroom. It drips constantly. One of the fans has stopped working. I believe that this is because of excess condensation. I think the ducting is to blame. How do I prevent...

Hi all. I've got a pantry cupboard in the kitchen and I want to put shelves in there. My thought is stud wall timber as support batons with plywood on top as the shelf. Just wanted any advice on the right timber for the job. I want to put the shelving in a kind of 'L' shape with a wide shelf...

Would this be able to keep trickle charging a motorbike battery overnight?

Hi everyone. I’m looking at putting temporary power to my shed before I book an electrician to put a permanent supply there For lights and power. I usually run an extension lead to Power my battery charger for my motorbike. I’m thinking of doing this on semi permanent temporary basis. im...

I believe the door got stuck because, i pulled out the dishwasher from under the worktop (its freestanding) and when i've gone to push it back in...i've bent the side with my foot. ( i didnt realise this at the time).

i've got the photo in my albums, did it not show up.

Is this it?? http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/store/product/Bearing/00165296

Hi. I've snapped what seems to be a U clip from the bottom of the door on the dishwasher. The door got stuck and i forced it open javascript:emoticon(':oops:') and a bit of the clip pinged off. Now i'm having issues opening and closing the door. Does anyone know where i can get a spare and...

Cheers for the reply. Can i use both appliances at once if i tee off the cold feed with the self cutting tap?

I know this is an old post but will a self cutting tap affect the flow to both the Dishwasher and washing machine if both on together, or should you only use one at a time?

sorry i should have been clearer. I know how to plumb it in. I want to tee off the existing cold feed for the washing machine to feed both the WM and the DW. Plus my wast outlet consists of two upright pipes which feeds into one pipe. Is one of these a breather pipe for the washing machine...

Is it possible to use the existing cold water feed and existing waste from the washing machine to plumb in the dishwasher? Any tips on how to do this? meddy.

Hiya. Before i go wading in and knackering my kitchen i thought i would post for some advice. I want to take out an end cupboard in my kitchen (next to a gap which houses the tall fridge freezer) and make space for a dishwasher. The best way i feel to achieve this is to take the cupboard out...

Hiya All, I've been given a metal shed (6' x 4') and i was wondering if i was able to erect it on a base of paving slabs, if so can anyone give me any pointers on how to secure the shed to the slabs? For the slabs i was going to take off the topsoil of the lawn and lay sand and then place...

Hiya all. I've just bought some self levellng compound from B&Q (B&Q's own). I want to level my study floor prior to putting laminate on it. The floor in my study has a concrete strip about half a metre wide and about 5-6mm deep. I dont suppose i can get away with just putting double the...

Yeah, the angled stud wall is what im after, im just wondering how i would attach the head plate and how to actually construct it, as i've never done it before. The width of the wall is 720mm.

Hiya Wondered if you could be of any help. I am wanting to create a cupboard under the stairs, so i can put the ironing board and hoover away, and also to have some shelving. I have a 800mm square concrete block that the old boiler used to sit on, which cannot be removed, so i would have...

Hi there i wondered if anyone could be of help. Ive just bought some laminate flooring from Wickes with the aim to laying it in the living room. I've read up both online and in DIY book on how to lay the stuff. I layed the first strip on the longest and straightes wall on the right hand side...