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  • Washing machine drainage system

    I want a utility room in my garage which isn’t connected to my house,I have been told I need a water waste disposal system leading to the main one, is this correct and how do I go about getting this done?

    Asked by Jessica on 25th Mar 2021
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    Wiring a summer house

    I am looking to put a summer house in the garden I already have an armoured cable which is running to the garden shed at the bottom of the garden which powers a light and 1 x double socket. The summer house will sit between the house and the Garden shed My question would be I would like to put in 3 double sockets into the summer house could I put a junction box within the armoured cable that runs to the garden shed and feed electric into the summer house and then connecting all 3 sockets in sequence. Is this a safe method.

    Asked by Darren on 3rd Sep 2024
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    Mortar For Patio

    I am just about to lay a patio and have been sent Grit/Concrete Sand instead of Sharp Sand. Can this be used to create a Mortar mix or do I need to add additional softer sand?

    Asked by Michael on 30th May 2020
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    Warehouse wiring

    I'm converting a warehouse that was an exhibition space into a trampoline park. Need to: - Replace twenty flouro tube lights with LED equivalents - Move six plug sockets 6 inches to the left (currently surface mounted with cabling encased in trunking) Contractor says we need to rip out wiring and start from scratch because: - Current wire is a grey twin and earth that causes excess smoke and is only suitable for domestic. - Current wiring is attached to redundant old pipework and ceiling trusses (4mtrs off the ground) by cable ties. - Some back office wiring is surface mounted and not running inside trunking. He says “even if our electricians test everything and it is ok, if it doesn't meet regs Building Control may not accept it due to the extent of install you are carrying out they may request everything is replaced" Sound like it is necessary or could the existing wiring remain? Site was certified safe with Napit Electrical Installation report in 2018 Ta

    Asked by Matt on 8th Mar 2021
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    What is the slip rating of marmoleum flooring?

    Could you explain the slip rating system for marmoleum flooring? Any information on this and how I can evaluate the slip rating of a given flooring product would be helpful.

    Asked by duncan on 25th Jan 2022
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    Colour matching paint product on a budget

    Is it generally easy to colour match budget-friendly products with more costly options? Or can this often prove quite difficult or even impossible?

    Asked by Sharon on 14th Nov 2022
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    Carpet underlay

    Hello, What underlay is good/the best for bedroom provided it is wood floorboards floor, carpet is 12.5mm thick and dense (it has already have that soft and spongy feeling)? Current gap between the floorboards and the door bottom part is about 22mm. There will be some quite heavy furniture (up to 120kg) on small legs, so would be nice to avoid permanent furniture indentation marks, if possible. Thanks!

    Asked by Zhanna on 24th Oct 2023
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    Bathroom bath blocked

    Our bath is not draining the water after using, it’s been 2 days and affected our boiler once we found out the pipes join at some point in the drain. We tried to take the pipes under the bath to see what is blocking and was all clean, put then back together and more chemicals for drain clean and still not going down the water. At the moment we have no shower and no heating and a newborn at home 😔 Any idea what could be and who could come to help us to sort it please

    Asked by Tassia on 7th Apr 2026
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    Can resin be placed on concrete?

    Is it possible to have a resin-based driveway installed atop a concrete or asphalt driveway?

    Asked by Harry on 8th Mar 2022
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    Bathroom fitting guarantees

    Do bathroom fitters usually guarantee their work for a long time? I'm having a completely new bathroom and I'm just wondering how long the work should be covered for?

    Asked by Akinfolayan on 4th Dec 2022
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