Is there a safe cracker out there?
Handywork
•
711 views
•
8 answers
Short story. Husband has safe (small Chubb) fitted on wall in house. Now has dementia and cannot remember code or where over riding keys are. I wouldn’t care, nothing much in there except passports and I won’t be travelling abroad again. There is however a small amount of cash in …
Refitting cast iron fireplace
Handywork
•
374 views
•
12 answers
We previously removed a cast iron fireplace from a bedroom for space. We are currently trying to refit the same fireplace. The original wall plugs were no good so they have been removed. We have filled with polyfil and tried new stronger raw plugs but these aren't taking. We obviously …
Types of undermount sink support?
Handywork
•
314 views
•
6 answers
What types of undermount sink bars do you uses. The one that sits horizonally?
Dual wall toilet flush
Handywork
•
300 views
•
17 answers
I can’t press the button on the dual toilet flush and the water keeps running. What can I do?
Soundproofing adjoining wall?
Handywork
•
258 views
•
2 answers
Can we soundproof our adjoining wall to our neighbours? Semi detached 1960’s house with a chimney
Is it okay to leave joints exposed after lagging heating pipes?
Handywork
•
256 views
•
1 answer
The plumber has lagged the plastic heating pipes in the loft . But left all the joint exposed. Is this ok
New Passyfier Vent is dripping
Handywork
•
207 views
•
5 answers
Hi, We had a passyfier vent installed in a bedroom to combat condensation mould. It has been installed next to the chimney breast near the top of the wall. However we have a stream of water running from it. The cover came off easily and there is a pool of …
Cavity wall insulation removal advice please
Handywork
•
189 views
•
3 answers
I would really appreciate some guidance on my current cavity wall insullation issue at my home please. Just wanting to get second opinions on my options & see if anyone has been in the same boat. So the flat roof on my two storey rear extension has some damage from …
Soundproofing
Handywork
•
189 views
•
1 answer
Hi, Iv recently moved into a 1950's semidetached house. No chimney. My neighbours, love to play very loud music all day and night, along with every door being slammed shut and late night fights!!! It took me a long time to find the right house in the area I needed. …