My neighbour has had works done to provide an electric supply to his detached garage. The underground supply is by an armoured cable but the works within the garage are causing concern. All the...
Whenever we have a powercut my house alarm,whether it's set or not, goes into alarm mode and sets off the external siren.When I investigate my alarm panel it indicates that one of my PIR's initiated...
Dulux used to manufacture a tray of gel like consistency white emulsion specifically for ceilings. It was/is meant to be applied by roller. Not sure if its still available as it's several years since...
I wish to dispose of a small number of inherited shares, I think their total worth will be about £150. Advice please as to the most economical way to do this and not to lose a high proportion in...
My neighbour, with whom my relationship has always been uneasy, is cultivating a Horse Chestnut tree which I believe has the potential to grow to a height of about 100 feet. It is currently about...
Can any ABer tell me if the Vileda Magic Bath Mop is still in production. It is a short handled mop with a 'lozenge' shaped head used for cleaning tiles in showers etc. Amazon offers refill pads but...
My neighbour has a 10 year old Volvo S60 Diesel and the dashboard message facility is showing the message "Alarm Service Due". Advice would be appreciated on the following questions:- (a) What needs...
The front passenger seat belt anchor of my Honda Accord is positioned so far back and low that my passengers frequently have difficulty in locating it and latching their seat belt into it. Is there...
Twelve years ago, at a traumatic time in my life, I was convicted of drink driving and banned for 1 year. From that time I have had no driving incidences, not even any points and have had my driving...
A piece of grit under my windscreen wiper has resulted in a curved scratch on the windscreen. Is there any way that this can be polished out. Thanks in advance for any answers received.
I am a fulltime carer for my wife who is totally chairbound. It is essential that she retains her upper body strength, particularly to her arms, so that she can transfer between her wheelchairs/toilet...
Advice please regarding potting dwarf conifers into containers. I realise that broken pots are required in the bottom to aid drainage but beyond that I'm not sure. Do I fill the pot with "all...
Some years ago I recall being able to purchase sticks of hard coloured wax which were used to mask scratches and chips to furniture. They were in sets of various shades from teak, mahogany, beech etc....
I an not very good at selecting colours and would appreciate some advice. I am about to redecorate my entrance hall which is fitted with a plain "dusty rose" coloured carpet. The hall table...
Can any ABer please remind me as to where I saw advertised a small water pump which is driven by attaching it to an electric hand held power drill? Thanks in advance.
My 60 year old work collegue is convinced that his position is being considered for redundancy and should this occur realises that his prospects of obtaining further employment are poor. His primary...