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I've just finished painting my conservatory with a top coat of white gloss,and then within the hour our weather did the "dirty on me"and it started to rain and rain.What am I likely to find when it...
The concealed cabinet hinges on one of our cupboard doors has started to make a snapping sound when we open it. I removed the door to examine the hinges. It's the lower hinge that makes the noise but...
Thanks to the excellent FixTheBog.com I am now officially "Dave the toilet repair operative" aka Dunny Save :) http://
Can I use semi synthetic oil in a 4 stroke Tecumseh mower engine?
Had bathroom walls replastered October 2009. Walls given two coats emulsion by decorator after plaster had dried. Gone to repaint walls and paint has flaked off up at ceiling level.Tried light sanding...
I have watched repair videos on line but am none the wiser. The pull cord will not pull out. When I have managed to tease it out it will reel back in again easily but something is fouling it up when I...
Hello As the title states I drained my cold water tank to install a new shower and new taps in the bathroom. When I filled the cold water tank again water is coming out of both cold and hot taps but...
Another question I would like an opinion on please.? three plain white painted walls.Done. But on the fireplace wall do I A -- paint it B- Wallpaper it. and in the Alcoves, the same A or B. Many...
I have had the above unit for several years but seldom used mainly because there is a bad leak from the front of it also when all systems are go and the trigger isn't depressed the motor keeps...
My front door is wooden & bit shabby!! I cant afford a UPVC door at moment? Its chipped paint and looks like a good few layers- if i used a paint stripper on it & repainted would that work? Or am i...
off of our living roomwall. The question is are plain white walls in at the moment,,,,or just plain colours. Do people still wallpaper.. And should I keep our fireplace, which wasnt put in by builders...
Why don't you paint lead flashing?...
can anyone advise window cleaning kits . i intend doing upstairs from inside and downstairs from outside. i have looked at numerous web sites but would like someones experience and any advice. many...
I have to fit an extractor fan in our small bathroom, the type that is fitted to a window ( wall and ceiling fittings are not an option). Anyone care to recommend one please? Also I'm getting...
I have a small brick lean-to which has asbestos insulating board fixed on battens under the roof tiles. Is it feasible, and indeed advisable, to enclose these with a second suspended ceiling to make...
Rather than changing my well used bath. I am toying with the idea of having it re enamelled. Is this a good idea? Does anyone have any idea on the costs, how long does it last etc. Thanks in advance...
I'm looking at ways to artificially age timber (oak in particular) using easily available materials that come to hand.
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I am looking to get a new, fully integrated kitchen. I want to do this on a budget and have allowed myself £4k to get all the floor & wall units, floor tiles, wall tiles, move the loft hatch, fitting...
Want to paint newly built wall of breeze blocks and one answer on here suggests watered down masonary paint followed by top coat and man in shop wanting profits says stabilising solution. Is there any...
I've just bought some new Harris paint brushes,what prep.do they need before using them? I know in days gone by you used to soak them in water overnight so that the wooden "body" of the brush would...
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