I’ve installed new interconnected smoke and heat alarms as per the new regulations in Scotland. The existing wired smoke alarm is now redundant...
Hi, I have recently changed from a gravity fed system to a combi boiler. The Mira shower we have has a pump in the loft. When the weather is...
As it says in the title I need to fix a broken cover for a socket but once I unscrewed it I realise the box at the back didn't sit right and I had...
Hello everyone! The mains smoke alarms of the flat I just moved into are long expired. Is it ok to replace them myself? I don't quite understand...
I live in a new build and the other day I had someone round to install some security lights. He turned off the sockets from downstairs and all...
Installing 2 x 19kg propane cylinders with manual changeover to supply domestic gas hob. Builder has done the copper pipework but he isnt gas...
Hi, I have an old traditional gas boiler (two pipe, fully pumped system, if that matters) sitting on the floor and touching the wall, as from the...
Hello All, I am a property manager for a small company and had visited a property recently and found that a freestanding cooker was right next to...
Hi all, meant to be doing a deck in a few weeks time. customer is having an extension built and want a deck 7m out from the extension. They want...
I am a DIY-person. I am refitting my shower-room into a bathroom, have removed the shower and waiting to install a bath. I am lucky enough (I...
Hello, I am looking to replace some sockets, light switches and FSUs in a flat (in Scotland). These will all be like for like, but are more...
Hi I'd like to remodel my kitchen but would need to move the radiator to sit next to but on the same wall as the boiler. The boiler is positioned...
Afternoon all, As you can guess from the title I am having issues with a BCO. My builder is telling me he is a little "Over zealous". I have met...
Hope someone can help. we have put in a concrete base that is the regulated distance from our neighbours property, the correct distance from our...
Hi, I'm planning a small utility room in an extension, the ceiling height will be 2.6m. I'm going to fit a wall hung combi boiler inside a large...
Hi. I'm new to this forum so please excuse me if this has been answered before. I'm a home-owner whose built in electric oven has just failed and...
Morning all, hope you're well. I'm after some advice, I'm looking to install an outside tap in my front garden between the street stop valve and...
I am having issues with the council regarding radiators in our house. The council are installing a new boiler and replacing all the radiators in...
I'm starting to renovate my 1930 house which has stud walls with lath and lime plaster. I've started to remove the plaster and the stud work has...
Hello, I am planning my loft conversion and currently running tails in ready for the future as the floor is up on the landing so makes sense to...
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