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Hi Guys, I have a Vaillant 828 2E boiler with a timer switch 110 fitted - about a month ago the timer switch stopped working so I order a replacement, the new replacement switch came and I replaced it, after three days of running it also stopped working, so ordered another one, then again after...

I have got installed new stair and now need to get ceiling up. I have no idea from where to start with batten. I have attached photos below. Any advise would be appreciated

Got loft conversion with hip to gable wall freshly done and finished with sand cement pebbledash. What would be the right procedure to start painting it? what about the first coat and then second third etc. I also have the wall below still in pebbledash already painted few time from the...

I have to replace my windows board and was thinking of buying some length of windows board and cut to size than machine the side and make it rolled edge as per the front having a nice 45° sharp corner. I got a router but never done any rolled edge. is there anyone helping me to understand what...

Hello, I moved in to my new home mid august and in starting to decorate noticed the skim had lifted away in a corner. The painter started pulling it off and underneath there is this coarse and rock hard layer. Anyway after tapping the wall etc there are places where the plaster is crumbling...

Hi all, I wonder if you can help? I was about to change an old white plastic dimmer switch for a 1 gang polished steel face plate. Recently moved to a new property and met by what appears to be fairly antiquated electrics! Opened the faceplate fo be met by two red wires. One has a piece of brown...

Hi all, I have a Glow Worm Betacom 24C and a Boss TPSRF31 wireless thermostat and receiver. My issue is this: with the heating switch in the on position on the boiler and the thermostat set well below the ambient temperature (at time of writing ambient is 22 degrees and thermostat set down to...

My towel rail gets too hot to touch. Its electric, no water feed so i assume its water filled. Is there anyway to lower the temperature? I have provided a picture of a screw/valve? Situated on the top of the towel rail. Didnt want to touch it, but is that possibly a way to do it? Any help...

I have to build a 1m height false wall to hide the toilet cistern. I only got 200mm. How would you place your 4x2?

I need a longer length of the track in the picture, but I have no idea what’s it’s called in the trade nor what to search for. could anyone advise of it’s name, where I might be able to get some? It’s for a bike carrier, my MTB is XL and is a bit dodgy during travel. Thanks.

Ok guys first post here and I need some help. We moved in to our 1965 5 bed hone about 6 weeks ago. It had been empty for about a year prior to our move. the downstairs toilet/cloakroom (built with the house) has quite a nasty smell about it. We have checked all the p-pipes and looked for leaks...

Hi, Our toilet is running water into the pan constantly. It seemed easy to fix: Remove the 'flush' and replace with a new one... So I bought a new flush ('universal fitting') but can not install it for the life of me. I've had to put the old one back and now it leaks worse! I can't fit it...

I have some brickwork partition which will have dot and dab plasterboard taking wall thickness to around 150mm. As I have loft conversion door need to be replaced with FD30 model. I can source tons of 132mm door lining but nothing over that width. Any chance where I can find it without...

I have borrewed a pasloded IM350 to speed build up of few studwall instead of suing screws. As I have to buy some 90mm nail and found fishers to be cheaper than the original Paslode. I only have doubt if the nails need to be smooth or ring. Any help on this?

Hi folks, I have a bit of a challenge, I’d appreciate help with, please. The hardwood threshold was rotten right Through on our lower ground floor (Victorian) front door. I’ve pulled it out, removed a few bricks, and am trying to place a new one in its place. The trouble is the ground level...

I'm removing my small chimney breast on a solis wall 9 inch as per attached photos. I left the long brick coming from the exterior face. What would be the best technique to tie it on the corner and make it stronger again? Many thanks

As per attached photos. I have to close out my first floor and got some old flooring plank missing. As the 140x18mm are very difficult to find, can I used chipboard instead and cut to size. Is the chipboard strong enough where I have 20mm base support on the half joist? Thanks

I am new here - so apologies in advance if in the wrong place. Im currently buying a property and despite all the red flags and warning from others i still want to buy it.... its not in a good condition, and i know that. I just dont know EXACTLY whats wrong with it.... I've had a structural...

My plumber has completed first fix and left kitchen and bathroom feeds and drain pipe coming out the flooring. Look weird to me as I would have preferred sticking out from the wall. before bring it down again. I would like to understand if this is common practice or my plumber is really ****...

Hi all, I have a BEKO DIN1530 integrated dishwasher that wont turn on. Power to the machine is okay. I turn the switch on and the dishwasher beeps once, lights up and then turns off and wont turn back on again. Has anyone else had this issue?