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I have a Thorne Apollo gas boiler which is situated in the roof space. The boiler started banging last Thursday when it came on. I had previously turned down the thermostats on three of the radiators but this banging did not start until several days after I had done this. I have bled all the...

I haven't used a self-adhesive vinyl border before and wonder if anyone has any advice to complete a neat job. I do seem to remember comments about it not sticking properly to the surface - this is going over vinyl wallpaper and painted wall to finish job.

Not being brave enough to do it myself I had a new bathroom suite fitted by a plumber. I have done all the other work - tiling, etc. My problem is the plastic bath panel. This panel was a tight fit with clips under the edge of the bath and on the floor. I removed the panel to extend...

Can anyone tell me about these bricks. I have the misfortune to have a house built of them and they are very happy to throw their faces off. This house was built in the early 1960's and I will have to repoint at the lowest 2/3 courses (I've got an elfin pick :lol: ). Would it be a good...

One corner of my 1960's semi is just over 3' from an 8' drop to the ground level of the house next door. The retaining wall is brick, is very old, and at some stage has had some bricks removed about 4' up. My garden wall sits atop this to another 6'. The retaining wall needs to be made good...