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radiator problem

we have just had a radiator installed,the inlet pipe is hot and the radiator is full but the radiator and the return pipe are still cold.ihave shut down every other radiator in the house at both...

ceilog

glass

i have a problem.i have a lovely glass bowl in which i always make and present my sherry trifle.unfortunately another bowl is wedged inside it.any suggestions to rectify the problem ? many thanks

Ethel

Kitchen planning - help needed

I will be replacing my kitchen in the coming months and have a problem with the design. It is 7'6 wide and is currently in a U shape, with the sink under the window. This means I have two awkward...

ct75

Luke warm radiators

I have just moved into a house that I have been renovating for 18 months, I have mounted the boiler in the attic and it is brand new with a total of 14 radiators in the house. Now when I turn the...

judrop

wallpapering

my new wall paper won't stick properly, has it something to do with the wall being previously painted with a satin paint? if so, whats the remedy? would sugarsoap help?

dempseyja2

i have a worcester boch 24i rsf i called BG out and the guy took one look at it and said the expansion vessal had gone. when i topped up to 1 bar it went to 3 bar when running and dropped to 0 when...

richard18459

Noisy Cistern

Our toilet cistern makes one hell of a noise when re-filling. I understand there is a devise which can be fitted which helps reduce the noise. I've tried a couple of local DIY stores but they have not...

Snowy Owl

Power usage of domestic appliances.

Our electricity bill is showing that we have used more than 50% more power during the day over the last quarter. We are at a loss to know how this can be as nothing has changed in our lives from this...

cab

What do you call """"""""""""""""""

The name of the stuff that looks like glass ? I have been on the move alot of late and keep breaking the glass in my treasured photo frames. I thought if I could get this stuff instead it would be...

selfbuildy

Cold radiators

I have a radiator upstairs in house which is cold on bottom and hot on top. I have turned all other rads off,then the suspect rad is warm all over. Have now literally cracked open all other rads,which...

jimmonas

caravan electrics

i live in a caravan but i cant seem to run two heaters without the trip switch going, my mate lives in one the same size and runs twice the electrical appliances than me, can anyone tell me a safe way...

dicky113

Plasterer / Sparky question

When plasterboard is attached to blockwork do you use shallow pattresses for electrical points or do you drill out the blockwork to sink standard sized ones? How far does the finished plasterboard...

no.knowledge

Grief in the Reef

Don't do it guys! don't have it on your conscience! lets all meet in Cleethorpes, you know it makes sense.

adds08

gap between electric cooker and wall

I have a 22mm gap between my new electric cooker and the wall behind it. My old cooker had a vent screwed onto it which covered this gap but this one doesn't have one. What can I use instead?

modeste

peugeot 306 2.0 hdi

I have a "T" reg peugeot 306 2.0 hdi. Normally it starts 1st time every time. During the recent cold snap it takes forever to start it. Any suggestions, before I call a mechanic? thanks in advance

tallyot

central heating timer

can you fit any central heating timer for use with a gravity& fully pumped system

Stu Dent

Faulty Water Immersion Element/Thermostat

Around two years ago I replaced the very old water immersion heater and element after it apparently malfunctioned - though after replacing it I noticed that the fuse was also blown. The hot water was...

sasha-red

Wiring a double light switch

Have just moved house and the hall has a double light switch to operate the hall light and the porch light. However porch light is on all the time - the switch does not turn it off. Am wondering if it...

muj200

halogen down lights

Hello, Does anyone out there know how to remove halogen down light bulbs from the holders? They are recessed so difficult to get hold of. I have been told you push them up and turn them anti/clockwise...

Malagabob333

Building regulations

I am concerned that the soffit /facia on the extention that my neigbour is building will extend to far over my property I have been contacted the council building inspector that is overseeing this...

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