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There is only one cable connecting to the wall socket. Only that one wall socket closeby

Hey everyone, thanks for your suggestions, tons of good advice! After further inspection under the kitchen counter I found there is one cable coming from the wall (precisely in the middle of the wall). This cable connects to a loose socket block. The washing machine's electrical plug connects to that socket. (drawing attached) I wonder if this would make things any easier? How would I be able to know where this cable is coming from?

Hey everyone, I've a wall in my kitchen where, over the kitchen counter I have an electrical wall socket on one end, a window in the middle and I'd like to install a new wall socket on the other end like the drawing I've attached. However, as I opened the original wall socket to check what was inside the wall and how to route a cable from there and extend the ring circuit to the new socket, I've noticed there is a vertical wood beam the goes all the way from the roof to the floor. I suppose the same will exist on the other end of the window. In this situation, how would you go about routing a cable to a new socket doing minimal damage and without have exposed cables in the kitchen? Thanks

I'm fighting the pricing a little bit as well. 200 quid for a ladder feels like a lot, but maybe it isn't. By Y ladder you refer to something like this? https://www.wernerco.com/uk/combination-ladders/710Series/7101418 If so, why do you say it takes confidence to go up? Are then not sturdy enough? I'm used to climbing ladders and working on tall places, so wouldn't have a problem climbing one of those if it was sturdy enough I think.

How do you those step ladders on a staircase?

Hey everyone, I've been on the lookout for a ladder. I live in a 2 story house and am a bit of a diy kind of person. I'm looking for a ladder for everything from small fixes, to painting to cleaning windows and cleaning gutters, but I'm torn between wether it's worth investing on a tall step ladder or a proper combination ladder. Combination ladders tend to be quite expensive (around 200 quid for a Werner combination 4-in-1 ladder where I live), but I'm also aware of their supposed versatility. Any advice on a good choice? Thanks in advance

Snagging is usually done very early before keys have been handed over. Screw pops and minor cracks are bound to happen as the house experiences weather changes and settles in. Everything that should've been fixed during snagging was fixed at the time. The stuff I'm referring to happened during the last few months.

Hi all, I bought a new house last year and moved in about 6 months ago. As with any new build, the house has settled a little bit and I've noticed a couple of thin hairline cracks on some walls and I've found a couple of screw pops on some walls and ceiling. Question is: when should I start repairing them? I've heard I shouldn't touch them within the first year, while the house is still settling, should I wait longer? Thanks!

If there a specific brand I should be looking for or would any cement work? I'd like something that is reliable from a quality standpoint.

What I see are 1 inch wide, half inch deep chips/holes where the concrete meets the wall.

I don't have a problem, I'm looking for advice on what material to use to cover those holes in the concrete. Should I use any concrete material I find or is there a specific solution that would work well to fix outdoor concrete? On local stores I've found predominantly two products: Bostik Cementone Repair and Pointing Mortar Kit or Bostik Cementone General Purpose Mortar, but I'm not sure if any of them are any good for the task.

I made a quick diagram of how the wall is build and where damp proof membranes are located. The concrete is not damp (despite the quality of the images) and the paving was placed just a couple of weeks ago. This said, what material would you recommend to patch this concrete? I've seen stuff like Bostik Cementone Repair and Pointing Mortar Kit or Bostik Cementone General Purpose Mortar, would any of these work?

Hey everyone, My house has an exposed concrete skirting section against the floor on the outside (I've attached a couple of screenshots). Some of the concrete in this area has chipped off recently and I'd like to repair it. What kind of material should I buy for this? I've seen stuff like Bostik Cementone Repair and Pointing Mortar Kit or Bostik Cementone General Purpose Mortar, would any of these work? Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I've recently got my garden wall done with monocouche and I wanted to protect it. I was advised to use Webersil P (silicone paint) of the same color as the monocouche itself. But I've noticed there is another product called Weberend protect that does a similar job. Has anyone used one of the other and which would you recommend? Any pros and cons to both? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I've recently grouted some paving stones, but left a significant amount of grouting haze. Is there any way of removing this haze from concrete slabs after it has dried? I was thinking on sanding it down, but I'm not sure it would work. Thanks!