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I'm installing a floating solid wood floor over underfloorheating, what should I be looking for when buying a suitable glue ?

My garage conversion is nearly completed ( hoorahhh !!! ) and I'm getting ready to paint the freshly plastered walls. I've never actually painted fresh plaster only ever painted on previously primed and painted walls. What is the best way to prepare the walls and what is the best way to...

I'm installing oak solid wood flooring in a garage conversion and intend to lay the floor as a floating floor. Underneath the floor is underfloor heating ( carbon mat - www.floorheatingsystems.co.uk ) but i'm have conflicting advice on the type of glue to use, some say a normal water based PVA...

I'm considering installing thermostatically controlled valves on my radiators as I have been told that they are far more efficient and effective. A couple of questions: - Has anybody done this and have they noticed a difference in household bills and tempetature levels in the house My...

I recently purchased a Honeywell programmer ST 6400 C to replace my old Randall 4033 anticipating that it would be relatively straight forward to change them over, how wrong was I !!!!! Removing the backplate I exposed a series of wires that bared no resemblance to the wiring diagram with the...

I intend to dig out the footings for my garage conversion myself but am unsure as to the size required, the wall will only be blocking up the garage door and only goes up to meet the bedroom above the garage ( Integral Garage ). The wall will carry a normal 1800 x 1050 window. obviously it...

Could anyone advise as the the height required for sockets to be from the floor ?

I\\\'m currently converting my garage and am installing 8 Mains Halogen downlights(50W) on a single dimmer (dimmer rating 600W). I\\\'m intend to connect to the existing ceiling rose and connecting the lights in series using 1mm2 cable ( recommended minimum ). 1. Should I use a cable that...