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Thanks in advance for any advice given. My kitchen lights stopped working.... Basically I have 4x 240v Halogen down lights (all with 20w lamps) in my kitchen, also part of the same circuit is 2 mains pendant fittings. These operate from a dimmer switch. These lights I believe lead on to...

Many thanks in advance for any help and advice people post... Basically down stairs bathroom light have went they just now wont come on ( all other house electrics are fine ) The lights fitted are small down lights which take a 10w capsule bulb. There's 10 lights in total, zone 2. They run...

Im wanting to construct some breeze block planters in my garden and render then paint white. Some low level some high level - what strength breeze block do i need? - how do i make up external render and can you buy bags ready mixed? - do i need to lay a foundation to sit the planters...

Hi just finished my decking, after reading various posts of the stain 'v' oil argument ive decided to go with decking oil. Id be grateful for any replies or recommendations on a decking oil which has a v.dark brown dye/ pigment too it. Thanks.

Hi thanks in advance for all replies and advice. After doing 3 years work on my house and in places taking plaster board back to brick ive often noticed how dry and powdery the inner wall mortar beds are.I could in places brush the mortar between the bricks out with a brush.....my house was...

Hi thanks in advance for all replies. I'm currently renovating my bathroom and attaching waterproof backer board around the bath which will be hit with water as the shower is in the bath. On one corner I intend to attach the board to new stud work. But on the main bath wall I was thinking of...

Hi thanks in advance for all replies. I have a baxi 105HE boiler in my home. In the down stairs bathroom we have a combi shower which works from the boiler. Im now doing up my bathroom upstairs and wanted to do away with an electric shower and fit another shower working off the boiler. My...

Hi, thanks in advance for any replies. Im wanting to change the lights in my bathroom and wanted to know can you install a fluorescent tube light and halogen spot lights on the same circuit working from the same switch. Would this work and should the spots be wired in before the tube light or...

Hi, thanks in advance for all replies. I own a Belling Dishwasher, model IDW604. Its showing an error code of E3, which in the manual states the heating element or thermostat. Are either of these a costly repair? I'm thinking of doing the repair myself, are there any tips on these type of...

Hi thanks in advance for all replies. Im wanting to build some raised planters in the garden, but keeping it as simple and as cheap as possible. Can these be made out of breeze blocks and then rendered, or will breeze blocks be too absorbent? im wanting render them and then paint. Can render be...

Hi, thanks in advance for any replies. I'm renovating an old reproduction arm chair, and the stain / finish I would like is a very very dark brown, preferably matt or a very soft sheen. Nothing high gloss. The chair has been varnished / stained before, any suggestions on a product which...

Hi there, many thanks in advance for any replies. I'm currently planning a garden decked area.....would any one have any idea how much I should be paying for approx 10 joists 4 metre in length, 100milx50mil? What would be price per joist be?....i know prices vary from area to area. Thanks again...

hi, many thanks in advance for any replies. Had a baxi combi 105he fitted in late 2007. Has been great, touch wood. Last night the central heating went off, but I still have hot water when needed. Had a look at the trouble shooting section of the manual and tried the few tests in that, like...

Is it quite simple to convert a 2 way light switch back to a 1 way? I have a 2 way switch in my front room, but would like to fit a dimmer switch. Dimmer switches cant be fitted on 2 way??? thanks for any replies.

Hi, thanks in advance for all the replies. Ive have just purchased a Dimplex Living Art Fire, Model LVA191. When it arrived I was told to test it by the supplier before hanging it. The fire came with a 3 core flex attached which I just stuck a plug on and plug it into the wall ( Via an extension...

Hi guys thanks in advance for taking the time to reply and sharing your experience. I'm trying to find a solution to achieving fresh white woodwork for door frames and skirting around my home. I'm happy to use any finish, so long as the wood stays white for as long as possible and doesn't...

Thanks in advance for any replies. All replies great fully received. - Has anyone out there had any dealings with belling appliance manufactures with regards to making a claim on the warranty? Only had the appliance 6 months and always feel like ill get fobbed off. - whats the best line...

Hi, thanks in advance for all comments. Im currently decorating the front and want to relocate 2 phone sockets. Ive read some of the posts on hear already but still need further advice...Ive attached some pics to support my post. socket one, this looks like it comes from the out side wall...

Hi guys thanks in advance for any help. Im wanting to extend the outside light I have (240v) to take a few bulk head lights and run them along my home extension. Any advice is appreciated. The security light is currently a bog standard motion detector, was wanting to take power from there then...

Thanks in advance for all replies. I have 2 rads I want to paint / spray so any advice on priming them to the finished job is appreciated. Im cool with the removal / plumbing side of things. Just want to do a good job to match the room decor. Cheers.