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I would like to clad my newel posts using the Stairbox cladding system. The cladding material is 15mm thick veneered mdf. I would need to cut a 26mm square end slot of variable length into some of the faces which are 70mm wide. Could some one advise me the best way to do this? What type of...

Hello Experts. I have a Veissmann WB1B 19KW heat only boiler. The temperature display reads 72.4 when the the temperature knob is set at max i.e. the knob will not turn any more. Do you experts consider the temperature is high enough? If not, is it possible to increase the output. How...

Hi, I've recently had a new Honeywell ST699 fitted to replace an older ST699 only because the backup battery had failed. A couple of weeks later I had my boiler replaced with a Viessmann WB1B boiler. There were no other changes to the system. The boiler was installed onto the existing...

I've got a single lever basin mixer tap with the ceramic type valve. There is a slight leak, from under the dome part that moves when the lever is raised or lowered. The tap works fine apart from this small leak How do I start to dismantle the tap to diagnose the problem? Is it just a case...

I'm in the process of decorating a bedroom and thought before I get the carpet relaid. I would lift some of the floorboards and attempt to cure the problem of central heating pipes that make a noise when anyone walks around the room. It sounds as though some of the pipes are loose. I was...

I've just fitted a red GRP front door and I know that the colour on these can fade in sunlight over time. I was wondering if any one could recommend any product that would help to reduce fade and preserve the colour for as long as possible. I was wondering if I used something like car polish as...

I've just fitted a new composite door and although its got a multipoint locking system I was wondering if anyone knows of an additional security device I could fit as well and where I may obtain such a device. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Regards Mike.

Hello, For the last few days my Baxi Solo PF2 has been making a different sound when igniting. Its a loud clicking sound presumably as it generates the spark. I've noticed it also makes an interference sound on the radio if that happens to be on when the boiler ignites. I would appreciate...

I've got a query regarding Mastic/Sealer that I hope someone could help me with. I've just sealed around a new door and frame. I used Unibond Door and Window sealer coloured brown. I was surprised to find that the consistency of it was a lot thinner than I was expecting. Not having the...