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I am going to put both floor and wall kitchen units on a stud wall. Does the plasterboards need skimming before the units go in? Or can the units be put directly on the stud wall?

Hi all, Id like to get a security cam system for the house. Perhaps 2 or 4 cameras - with audio, that alerts me on my phone if it detects something. Also a doorbell camera with intercom. Does anyone have any recommendations? Is it worth going to a security company to fit all this and get advice?

We have an Airbnb apartment which is attached to one end of the house. For historical reasons the apartment is heated via radiators using the boiler in the main house so when we have guests, we need to remember to have the heating in case they are not as used to Highland temperatures as we are! At the moment I am…

My bungalow was built 1969/1970. it has a parquet floor but it could do with a sand I would prefer a slightly lighter and less red toned colour. I decided to test sanding a patch under the rug to see how easily the varnish removes and it does sand back pretty easily. This patch was maybe 5 minutes of sanding. I wondered…

Probably going to put my house on the market next year, its a large 1920's semi.I am a bit concerned about the energy rating ( I bought this house over 20 years ago, long before EPC were a thing, hence I dont know much about this) I have loft insulation and double glazed windows but approx ten years ago, we were persuaded…

I live in a conservation area and I currently have secondary glazing which is a bit of a pain to use and am planning to have my wooden sash windows draft proof and overhauled, Is it worth getting slimline double glazing? Will it reduce noise and feel warmer?

Long story short - we had an extension built back in the spring with a bathroom and utility room. It turns out the bath moved causing the seal to fail, and every time someone had a shower the water was going under the bath then running under the wall (the prat that tiled it didn't seal the bottom) then under all the vinyl…

Can anyone tell me if the wall in the photos,has been applied a cork render insulation? Thank you.

I don't really want to replace the whole door yet so is there any way I can reduce the mark/condensation between the 2 panes in the left sliding door?

I live in a flat and want to replace my front door which has direct entry into my flat, none of the other flats in the building use it. I’ve been told I need planning permission and it appears from reading the council website that the correct type is a full planning permission application. However, it is a very long and…

I have one of these expandable hoses and the end connector came off of one end. Any idea how I can get the inner tube to the end of the cover to reconnect it?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BG-Electrical-Socket-Compatible-Moulded/dp/B07VC1GWV9/ref%3Dast_sto_dp_puis Have any of you bought the above & if you were plain sailing then what did you do? I remember when we first got them we had an absolute nightmare connecting them. Managed it in the end. Since left BT WiFi & gone to Sky so…

Do any of you knowledgeable people know which model of Ideal Standard loo this is please? We are trying to find replacement loo seats, hinges and fixings for two of these and we are struggling to find the right ones or ones that will fit. Any help will be gratefully received thank you.

I had my roof replaced 2 years ago and everything was fine, but last week my neighbour had someone round to do there windows and they saw a tile slide off the roof. Looking at the front of the roof there are 3 or 4 tiles that appear to be missing from the bottom edge. I have reached out to the roofers but have had no…

Does anyone here have a gas shower. I've googled about them but was wondering how efficient, or otherwise, they are in real life.

My boiler is around 16 years old now and I've always used British Gas Home care for peace of mind which includes a yearly inspection plus unlimited call outs (usually the next day) if something goes wrong and for £60 all fixes are covered. In the last 8 years I've had to call them out around 3-4 times usually for a part…

I was planning to remove my outside light and install a light & camera unit. It looked really easy online but I took the light down and I have four cables coming out of my wall, not three. Can anyone let me know what the extra cable is for and which are live and neutral? I should probably get an electrician but I can…

Which are best toughened glass to.buy? Do printed colour ones or floral ones fade and scratch?

Hi, I am looking for recommendations for powerpacks in order to be able to run various household appliances in the event of power cuts (due to floods, storms, war, indeed any cause). I already have two of the type that come in this bundle…

This summer I’ve had a couple of pairs of sandals break 😢 The sandals themselves are worth saving so I took them to Timpsons but the chap said unfortunately once a strap has gone from the sole, they can’t be glued back in? He said something about heat activated glue when they’re made or something. I’d like to fix them, but…