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Double Glazed window 'steaming up'

I have a bedroom DG window that has been getting condensation build up in between the 2 panes for some years now, and w...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by timmuffty
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by timmuffty

Outdoor RCD Socket

I have a MK RCD single 13A outdoor socket which has ceased working after about 18 months. It just trips out even if the...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Mackem
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by Mackem

New Shower

Looking to install a new shower whats the best door and frame to get Pivot, Corner and Bi-fold that does not leak
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by REMOVEbaldev.sehmbi
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by REMOVEbaldev.sehmbi

*** Advice Please on flooring loft ***

Hi, I'm thinking of flooring my loft using chipboard. Can anyone please tell me: 1) What thicknesses of chipboard a...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cgibbins
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by cgibbins

UPVC doors

My husband has now fitted two upvc windows successfully - learning by his mistakes each time! My question is, we are no...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by abc
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by abc

Obscure wall tiles.

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can suggest a supplier of wall tiles. I have replaced my kitchen (learn from my mistake,...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tristanluscombe
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by tristanluscombe

Water Hammer Surge Supressor

I need something to add to my water pipes to stop the loud 'bang' when the dishwasher inlet valve suddenly shut...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by xsx2000x
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by xsx2000x

Electrical bodge pictures

Just added a new gallery - enjoy. http://www.dodgy-diy.net/electric/gallery6.htm
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by david.brown
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by david.brown

Botched Sky re-wire

I've botched a re-wire of my Sky system. Now water is seeping through the cable. I'd better get the professiona...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by easyride
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by easyride

Can I put new wall tiles on top of old ones?

Hi, I'm pretty new to DIY and am having an new bathroom suite installed and would like new tiles around the bath, I...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by julie.sinar
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by julie.sinar

Stainless steel splashback

Hello Wonder if anyone can give me some advice on a little problem that I have. Doing a bit of kitchen refurbishment at...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by barneyxyzNOSPAM
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by barneyxyzNOSPAM

Re: OT (slightly) PC fans

> Looking for a replacement fan for a small cube-shaped PC. > The fan is 80x80x15mm (i.e. rather slim), 12V 6W. None of...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mark.nalder_trapdoor_
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark.nalder_trapdoor_

First-time buyer in need of help!

Hi there, hope someone can help us! We have just had a full survey for a house we are supposed to be buying. It's l...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by toastie
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by toastie

Fence Posts

I'm about to put 5 or 6 metal fence stakes in my garden. I have some quick set concrete which I'm told I just n...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by si
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by si

Conservatory dwarf wall - cavity insulation?

Hi After installing a couple of new sockets inside my conservatory cavities, I noticed that there is no insulation insi...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by charles.smithe
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by charles.smithe