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Water Pump

In her garden, my daughter has one of those 1000 litre plastic water reservoirs in a tubular metal frame which catches rainwater. She wants to find a pump with enough oomph to attach to it or... ...

Ch49

Cleaning Problems

I don't want to sound like a wimp but I am almost 76 years of age and since my husband suffered a severe stroke last November all household duties are down to me. I am OK with the cooking and... ...

rccatnap

Adhesive Advice.

I want to stick some polystyrene panels to the interior of my fibreglass garage door. It will, I suppose, need to be solvent-free. Can you recommend a suitable product please?

pastafreak

Fridge Capacity

I'm looking for a new free standing under counter fridge. The one I'm replacing is a discontinued Hotpoint with a capacity of 149 litres. As I'm looking I notice dimensions are fairly... ...

hellywelly4

Recliner Chair - Recommendations

Please could anyone recommend a small(ish) recliner chair, not too expensive.

pipdawg

Adapter For Tools - Dyson To Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner

I've just got rid of my Dyson DC40 vacuum cleaner and replaced it with a Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Lift-Away, Pet Model NZ691UKT. I've got a whole host of Dyson tools which... ...

MandyMooMoo

Jammed Garage Door

I am unable to fully close my garage door. Upon closer inspection the wire on the left hand side becomes tight and the spindle at the top stops spinnning even though there is enough wire. I have... ...

barry1010

Quotes For Works

I helped my neighbour get quotes for work she wants doing. I have been there during two visits, the third and final one tomorrow. The first was for £1400 inc VAT; the second £450 plus VAT. A... ...

Bazile

Building Costs

A developer selling bungalows for 100k What sort of figure roughly would it have cost to build the bungalow ?

smurfchops

Best Loo Cleaner Please

Tried blue Harpic and Viakal, still doesn't look clean. Thanks all.

Treacle71

When Should I Let Our Leasehold Neighbours Know They've Left Two Gaps In Our Render Separating Our Properties

As the installation of exterior wall insulation by our leasehold neighbours nears completion, the scaffolding still remains around both our properties (which a part of came crashing down in our... ...

Chipchopper

Floor Lamp

Hi, I want to rewire an old floor lamp (UK) type. Do I need an earth wire in the cable, and how many amps dose the fuse need to be?. TIA

Mags22

Flash Power Spray Mop

Just bought one of these, is there any way I can refill the container with my own floor wash when it's empty? TIA

JBW1366

Cacti

I have some Cacti, that have grown way to big for the pots, best method for re-potting, and best soil to use. Any tips on how to to do this - with as little pain gratefully appreciated.

JinnyJoan

Outside Walkin Shower, Toilet And Sink

Would like the above to be placed at the back of my house at the door - thats all I want so what would the best of enclosing it. Breezeblock, Insulation like I dont know - anybody help me... ...

Treacle71

Next Neighbours Doing Building Work Today (Sunday)

What should I do? About 7 years ago, I had to report them to my council who came round and they gave them a warning and told them, "Come on you have lovely neighbours. Respect them". They obeyed,... ...

Vagus

Pruning Roses

Best time to prune them? Many need deadheading, and there are only a very few actual flowers on any of them, perhaps six in all. Is it too early, or can I do them now to tidy them all up? We have... ...