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I have just bought a property with sliding wardrobe doors and 1 of the sliders is missing -does anyone know where you go for repalcements?
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I have replaced my old bath taps for one with a mixer with a shower attachment. I know the temperature won't mix great due to low pressure hot water from the tank and the cold water from the mains....
I've got a small Hammerite spillage on my asphalted front steps. We blotted it but it spread a bit with rubbing, it dried and now it's raining. Will Hammerite thinners help remove the stain? (I...
Hi my bathroom has no windows and relies on an extractor fan to expell the steam. About a month ago it started to slowly drip water through it. One drip every minute or so. I had thought it was...
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We have some mouldy walls and doors to clean before painting. Someone said sugar soap was what we needed. Is this correct? What is it and can we make our own version please?
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Trying to save lobbing out too much cash on the vent kit, by reducing the size of the vent diameter . ie step it down from 6 inches to something smaller [and cheaper] Is there any way of calculating...
We've been given an extractor [vented to outside wall] hood. Outside diameter [top of hood] is 6 inches across. Does it matter if we go for a round hose or a flat trunking. Can you get a 6" to...
Hi all - have just purchased a new shower hose and now the shower head will not fit in the shower riser!! - so annoying!! - can you purchase the shower risers seperately - thanks x
I have inherited a genuine Le Creuset casserole and it is discoloured inside. How can I clean it and return it to white safely? I don't want to it to taste afterwards.
hello there, in my dinning room I have a pendent light fitting, I want to put in a secondary ceiling about eight inches lower and fit 240volt down lights, my question is can I to controle them with a...
We have a problem with an area beside our front door which is 'raised' compared to the roughcast on the rest of the building. The surface is powdery light grey in colour and shows traces of rust! It...
I have a worcester 24i junior that is 4 years old, the red light has been flashing for a while but I was able to press it and reset then it worked. but a few days ago, the red light came flashing...
I have a large outdoor glazed pot and I would like to repaint it. What is the best way to do this and what type of paint should I use?
A light switch got broken the other day (white plastic type) so I went out and got a nice chrome one to replace it. OH ripped off broken one then looked at the wiring and refused to touch it! There is...
Whats the easiest way to remove the numerous stickers from new windows? I've tried hot soapy water on some and it has worked after MUCH effort, but some have left the glue.Is it safe to use something...
Thank you for your response to my request regarding the re-roofing of my garden shed. Followed your advice and used butyl sheet. Great idea, looks good and should last for many years. Many...
have a combi bolier that loses pressure now anf again. Was told by engineer to turn 2 screws to release pressure, watch gauge fo up to half way then turn screws off.. Tried tonight , but coldnt get...
The tubes/pipe from my washing machine gets a load of gummy stuff in - is this due to the type of detergent being used does anyone know? Can I stop it building up? I've heard you can put vinegar i the...
Is it possible to buy one set of drills that can be used on wood, masonry and metal?
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