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Replacing Halogen Bulbs With Leds

In the bathroom, I have 3 12v 50W halogen spotlights built into a false ceiling. I do not have easy access to the transformer. Will it be OK to replace the halogen bulbs with appropriate LED ones or...

waterbitch

Wood/coal Burner Stove

I would like to install a coal/wood burning stove into an existing fireplace,would it need a liner?there is already a liner in situ installed for the gas fire that was there,would this be ok to use?

Jennykenny

Are Dehumidifers Dangerous?

Got a few damp patches round the house. Any suggestions on the safest way of dealing with this. Are the chemicals used in the non-electric types dangerous? Should I just pay more and get an electrical...

kia cat

Paint That Goes Sticky When Sanded

Friends of mine are trying to remove paint on a wall. Sanding it makes it go sticky. It's bright red and driving them mad! Any ideas please?...

david small

Welsh Slate

I am about to have my roof re slated with new type concrete slate with brass studs. My existing slates are Welsh slate 130 years old. Do the Welsh slates have a resale value? They are in decent...

mizfiesta

Can You Negotiate/haggle With Plumber/builder/workman?

I am hoping to have a shower installed as I only have a bath at the moment. The shower will be an 'over bath' installation and, as I the 'thermostatic' mixer tap variety...I really don't know too much...

pussyfoot

Washng Machine & Kitchen Sink

Hi, would I be able to have a washng machine next to the kitchen sink if I have 1 carcase unit at 600mm for a 1.5 bowl sink could I have another 600mm unit next to it for an integrated washing machine...

PiedPiper15

What Is Your Name When Asked, Say On The Tephone ?

When at work I just give my surname. I never prefix it with, mr,mrs,miss or ms'. Some colleagues will say Mr so and so speaking. I think it is pompous. My surname is my name and mr/mrs is just a...

dollie65

Electrical Question

I have moved into a property that has storage heaters and an immersion heater which are both wired into an economy 7 meter which comes on at 1-30am to 7-30am. The immersion heater has two switches one...

dauv

Daily Mail

4d contestant in fabled race tries too frantically(8) -o-t---- Thanks

ummmm

Youtube

On Chrome....for some reason youtube isn't working and I just get a list on the left hand side in blue. It works on IE though. Anyone know what could be wrong?...

Mosaic

Holes At Level Of First Floor Joists In Bay Window....very Cold And Draughty

Here's a thing now. I know enough not to block up airbricks, but these aren't airbricks. These are holes, plain n simple. I've never got up close enough to see if Jerry, the original builder of this...

littleshirl

Is It Safe To Use This Gas Fire Please?

We are having trouble lighting our gas fire -brrrr but unfortunately other half decided to clean it out as it seemed full of dust, but I'm afraid he was rather over zealous when doing this, so now all...

DTCwordfan

Plumbing Issue On C-Heating.

First time fire up of the season. Oil Boiler, radiators bled, heat in all the upstairs radiators, none in the downstairs ones - probably an air lock in there(?), any ideas on how to shift it.....?...

grandfatherd

Lights

12 light alogen light changed bulbs from 10w to 20w on putting light on every thing O.K. following morning only got the bulbs flickering on a very low light tried switch at the other side of the room...

Ric.ror

Oven At Eye Line

Next year I am hoping to get a new kitchen I would like a built in oven at eye line - or thereabouts. Could I have one that is a microwave and toaster or do I need individual ones? Also not too...

jackthehat

Confirmat Screws And Drilling.......help!!

I am using some 6.3x45mm Confirmat screws to build a cabinet carcase. I am using 18mm MDF. Before I cause irreparable damage can someone confirm the 2 drill sizes for the pilot holes for me, please?...

arabbadot

Led Replacement Lights

I have a series of light fittings taking mr16 halogen lamps-- the 2 pin push into two small holes type-- and was going to replace with LED two pin type. I am told this might blow the whole fitting....

Leeds60

Rising Damp

I live in an old house (built about 1700).There are no foundations or damp proof course.How can I cure rising damp on an internal wall.Its a patch about 3 feet long and 3 feet high.Its not mouldy or...

170748

Alzheimer's Society Quiz=Closing Date 31/10/2015.

Please can you help.Clothes and Accessories. 6.Minor garment.(6) 8.Everything the same.(7) 11.Just awful!(5) 14.Second class sprinters.(7) Thank you for any help given....

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