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We have no hot water and it sounds as if the boiler is failing to ignite (when the timer turns the boiler on for hot water we just get a repetitive pinging/banging noise and only lukewarm water, while the heating system is fine). We did not have this problem until 2 days ago. Before that...

I`m going to remove an internal partition between my extension and need to stick a 152x89 beam to help support the flat joist roof. Engineers confirmed that 152x89 is more than enough. Do I need some sort of spreading plate or grout? How do I install it? when the beam is in place how I will...

Hi, I was taking into consideration to remove my chimney breast and an engineer advised to run a beam between the front and rear wall. After my survey, I got to the conclusion that I could run a 152x89 without lowering the ceiling at first floor but this can happen only If I can cut some...

I have been spending a lot of time at home (due to the coronavirus epidemic), and I decided to take the plunge, learn something new and replaced my Danfoss TP9000 with a nest thermostat 3rd generation. After reading a lot of forum and posts online I was pretty confident that it would be easy...

Hi guys, Our backdoor patio (backdoor) handle has progressively been getting worse. anytime someone pulls in the door to close, the handle will come off (shown in one of the photos). All we can do right now is jiggle it back in. the door is either a double glazed or triple glazed glass panels...

We got a delivery of sharp sand to use as the bedding layer under some block paving. Because of the location we couldnt leave it sat where it was delivered so we were just aiming to get the project done before this rain came back too hard. We got one section laid but then the rain came on too...

Does anyone have experience and advise on a good and cheap home insurance to use while house under renovation and vacant. tried few quotes online on gocompare etc.etc. but when selecting home under some work the website go mad and does not allow for any quote. I understand they are some...

How easy is it to plumb in a Washing Machine? I need a new one but they can charge quite a bit to plumb it in. I can do basic plumbing stuff like changing a tap washer. I have looked online but can't find printed step by step guids just videos which i don't like. Thanks :)

Right we've fitted a new sink and are trying to Plumb it up the waste pipe any idea what we'd need to buy? The pipe needs to be cut to fit under the sink That's with the pipes supplied.

Hi, Not sure if this is the right page. Admin please feel free to ove under appropriate section. Basically I'm ready to exchange contracts but start to feel unsafe. The house we are going to purchase had a bankruptcy restriction and bankruptcy notice on the title which were removed after the...

Hi I have just finished building a small raised patio area. I was recommended by a handyman I know that I could lay a sand base and then just sprinkle some cement on before i laid each slab (400mm x 400mm) for stability. We laid a base of hardcore and then just about 1cm of sand, flattened it...

hello everyone It's been brought to my attention that the conservatory which was built between 1999 and 2000s with planning applications may not comply with today's building regulation due to the glass safe and building control may enforce it and this would cost me a fortune to replace all...

Hi, looking for some advice or ideas to make a project I have in mind come to life. I am looking to add clear acrylic covers to the shelving I have attached an image of below. Purpose: cover the fronts of my shelving to stop dust gathering on my ornaments, while also looking aesthetically like a...

Hi, I have brought a Tado smart thermostat and currently attempting to install it. I currently have a Worcester Greenstar i boiler connected to a Honeywell BDR91 which wirelessly links to a Honeywell EHE0200361. (All images attached) I have entered this information into the step by step guide...

Hi everyone I’m really hoping someone could perhaps just advice me if nothing else. I’ve had my Ford Focus 1.6 petrol 2003 for around 7months and it’s always ran perfect.. last Friday (the 13!) I went to maccies breakfast before work and noticed I needed fuel (probably 10miles left), so I went...

Hi there I am installing a new 3rd gen Nest Thermostate which is replacing our old siemens RDE100.1 wireless one. On the wall the old seimens is has connectors that fit into slot on the wall. I have no idea what the zones are so i can't find which slot they go into on the nest. Can anyone...

Hi all I hope some kind soul out there can help with this. I am a novice but willing to learn. The whole concept of water heating systems and electricity is voodoo to me, but I have tried to educate myself with hours of internet research and I think I am getting there but I need some help and...

Hello can anyone help me identify what this pipe is outside of my property coming from my boiler? Thank-you

Hi all, First time posting here and looking for some advice. We moved into our 14 year old house around 18 months ago. Slowly over that time this bulge has appeared in the wall leading up the stairs. There is a similar bulge on the wall at the bottom of the stairs. It's hard to touch and...

I'm in the process of getting the nursery ready with my partner... I'm 35 weeks pregnant and on a budget so trying to install laminate flooring ourselves (my partner is doing the actual physical parts and I'm doing the calculations). I was measuring up and I can only get 2 boards along a row...