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Can anyone help identify this boarding? it was screwed onto some boxing, which was attached to the ceiling which had pipes and electrical cables in there to feed around the corridor. majority of the boxing looked like mdf, and other wood type things. This was different. It does glissen if the...

Hi, I’ve recently moved into a property where VELUX Low Pitch Roof Windows have been installed. I can’t for the life of me get them to open! It’s driving me mad. I’ve tried for a month to get them open but can’t. I’m hoping somebody can help. I’ve attached photos of them and have tried locking...

Hi all, Moved into a property earlier this year and noticed a really strong vibrating sound coming from the cylinder room on the top floor. It happens for maybe 4-5 seconds in the morning when we're drawing hot water for the first time. Usually notice it when one of us has a shower in the...

Few weeks ago I dropped off my sister to Stansted Airport and stopped for less than 30 second at the end of the road which was marked with double yellow line and not sure how called white 45 degree line. it was just for a matter of few second but unlucky I notice an highviz car running on the...

I have a quick question, I am getting my rendering done on my extension and wanted to clarify I can do what I think I can do for the outside lighting. The fuse board location is on the first floor as shown on the drawn picture. I have four post lights that I want to position as shown by the...

Hi guys, I recently had someone come in and fit coaving for me due to my disability preventing me from doing so, and I’ve had these gaps in there. Is this normal, if so is this any product I can use to fill those gaps? I can take further up pictures if required, thank you.

Hello all, I am really hoping that you can help… I have recently bought a house that I am renovating to move into. There is a Pyronix Paragon Super alarm system installed. I do not have any codes, and cannot contact the seller for them. I have downloaded the annual and have tried using the...

I got the plastic lawn edging below. How do I fit this with no stakes? Its was for the edge of the lawn beside my paving slabs edgers. Tthe grass was growing out over them. Someone did suggest I could use galvanised nails . Thanks...

Does anyone know how I might remove this paint from brick? I have no idea what paint it is as it was done by the last owners. The patch you can see I blasted with a jetwash but it took forever and still isn’t great!

Hi All, I am planning to do drains & pipework. please see the image below: Is that okay? is building control going to approve? I have read somewhere that every underground joint need an inspection chamber, is that correct?

Hi I've been changing our kitchen socket switches to brushed metal ones and on Sunday I changed the fuse switch for the boiler. Turned off the main fuse board took a picture of the wiring and went and changed the socket. Now we've noticed the nest thermostat has gone off at the wall and the...

I have had a Petrol mixer belle 150l with 3.5hp briggs stratton used a while back for a project with no power, Then stored in the garage for few years. The other day we put it outside and tried to start with no luck. Removed carburettor, pushed some air and bang started at first pull. I then...

Hello, can someone talk me through the wiring set up for a Chubb delta bell we have tried but I don’t know if we are wiring it up correctly as there are many more terminals on the bell box than any other siren we have used. Thanks in advance :) Lee.

Hello…I am so nervous to approach my gardener. But at the same time I don’t want to waste police time either. I hired someone to do my garden. He asked if I needed my trampoline removing as the wind had battered it. I am alone with my autistic son. So I thought this was helpful of him. He took...

Hi Everyone, After giving up on completely make up to my driveway with layer of resin bond due of cost not affordable at moment, I was thinking to make most of it with what I have. During the years due of new pipes the concrete has been cut and patched and the top cement layer still visible...

Hi All, Can somebody help me? I am doing an extension rear single storey, side double storey 7.6X3.5m front single storey on a semi. My question is about a double-storey wall. On left side I got an old wall (existing) backside steel sitting on the goalpost, first floor wall I can build on...

hi i know how to change regular spotlights on the ceiling but this one seems to be confusing me Do you have any idea or YouTube videos on how I can change that? thank you in advance!

I need to find a length of this window bead. Ive been to my local window place who says its obsolete. ITs external beading and has like a concave dip in it as per picture. Can anyone tell me the name of it or where i can purchase a length please. Im pulling my hair out here.. lol thanks again

So I took my dishwasher out yesterday as I was going to change the drain hose but then realised I had the wrong one. So I put everything back but now when running it's saying check water. I've taken the chamber off and made sure its all clear I can see the water filling up but the dishwasher...

I have a T8 ballast to replace in my strip light. I took it down hoping to replace it with exactly the same part. However I don’t seem to be able to locate the particular one that’s in there. I’m not sure which spec I have to be careful to match to ensure it’s the best alternative and make...