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Dulux paint pod
Has anyone used one - are they any good and can other (cheaper) emulsion be used in it? TIA
Has anyone used one - are they any good and can other (cheaper) emulsion be used in it? TIA
masma
11/10/08
13:05
11/10/08
13:05
How much water to power wash a large 4 bed detached house
Can anyone give me some idea (even just a rough estimate) as to how much water (litres or whatever) it might take to power wash a 4 bed detached house? Wont bore you with the details but its a rented house and were ... [more]
Can anyone give me some idea (even just a rough estimate) as to how much water (litres or whatever) it might take to power wash a 4 bed detached house? Wont bore you with the details but its a rented house and were ... [more]
pixiemum
09/10/08
18:02
09/10/08
18:02
Pain roller
Why does the roller work its way off the sleeve when I am painting? This has been happening to me for years ans it's driving me mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can I stop it?
Why does the roller work its way off the sleeve when I am painting? This has been happening to me for years ans it's driving me mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can I stop it?
crapmemory
09/10/08
17:52
09/10/08
17:52
Stainless Steel
I have stainless steel appliances in mty kitchen, oven, sink, extractor fan and hob all of which have started rusting. Can anyone explain why this would happen or do i need to contact the manufacturer stating thay a... [more]
I have stainless steel appliances in mty kitchen, oven, sink, extractor fan and hob all of which have started rusting. Can anyone explain why this would happen or do i need to contact the manufacturer stating thay a... [more]
CarlSellars
09/10/08
10:44
09/10/08
10:44
Re-tiling shower
What is the best sheet material to tile onto for a shower ,do I use WBP plywood or marine ply or aqua panel?
What is the best sheet material to tile onto for a shower ,do I use WBP plywood or marine ply or aqua panel?
marlonski
08/10/08
21:07
08/10/08
21:07
Radiator Thermostats
My son has radiators without individual thermostats fitted. Is is possible for an experienced DIY person to install thermostats? My husband has fitted a bathroom suite, sinks, taps, washing machines etc but seems... [more]
My son has radiators without individual thermostats fitted. Is is possible for an experienced DIY person to install thermostats? My husband has fitted a bathroom suite, sinks, taps, washing machines etc but seems... [more]
genthon
07/10/08
16:54
07/10/08
16:54
downlights
i have just changed all the bulbs on my downlights six of them.but now they wont come on at all.could it be the transformer .if so are they easy to replace.any help appreciated,
i have just changed all the bulbs on my downlights six of them.but now they wont come on at all.could it be the transformer .if so are they easy to replace.any help appreciated,
blue toon
06/10/08
20:56
06/10/08
20:56
insulating loft
i have just increased the insulation in my loft and was wondering if its a good idea to insulate the loft ceiling as well with a rigid or wool insulator and cover with foil backed bubblewrap or similar. or do i ju... [more]
i have just increased the insulation in my loft and was wondering if its a good idea to insulate the loft ceiling as well with a rigid or wool insulator and cover with foil backed bubblewrap or similar. or do i ju... [more]
bradlado
06/10/08
20:40
06/10/08
20:40
What staple gun can staple fabric into wood?
I need to staple some curtain material into pine wood, but my Rapisco staple gun barely penetrates into the wood. I see there are lots of different staplenail combo guns available (spring&electric), but none of... [more]
I need to staple some curtain material into pine wood, but my Rapisco staple gun barely penetrates into the wood. I see there are lots of different staplenail combo guns available (spring&electric), but none of... [more]
bootsjane
06/10/08
19:18
06/10/08
19:18
Can I block the hole left by the tradesmen when they removed my back boiler??
Hi, We recently had our nasty fire and back boiler removed and the tradesman who did it filled the hole in the chimney breast with breezeblocks and plastered over it. He has left a small hole in the bottom w... [more]
Hi, We recently had our nasty fire and back boiler removed and the tradesman who did it filled the hole in the chimney breast with breezeblocks and plastered over it. He has left a small hole in the bottom w... [more]
the-richards
06/10/08
15:19
06/10/08
15:19
wood preservertive and wood stain
I have used a light brown wood preservartive on a new softwood gate and oak posts, what stain or other can I use to obtain a darker colour, I did use an oil based dark brown wood stain, but it didnt dry, I had to c... [more]
I have used a light brown wood preservartive on a new softwood gate and oak posts, what stain or other can I use to obtain a darker colour, I did use an oil based dark brown wood stain, but it didnt dry, I had to c... [more]
xraanswerban
06/10/08
14:46
06/10/08
14:46
vertical blinds
We had these fitted but on one window we had to take it down as work was being done (plastering). Now we cannot put it back up as the long screws that fitted it seem too long for it. (and original holes have gone)Th... [more]
We had these fitted but on one window we had to take it down as work was being done (plastering). Now we cannot put it back up as the long screws that fitted it seem too long for it. (and original holes have gone)Th... [more]
Chris71
05/10/08
16:32
05/10/08
16:32
Bathroom ceiling extractor fan
When i re-fitted my bathroom some 2 years ago i bought a ceiling extractor fan. I dont use the bloomin thing though because it is so god damn noisey. Ive just come back from B & Q and they have some new extract... [more]
When i re-fitted my bathroom some 2 years ago i bought a ceiling extractor fan. I dont use the bloomin thing though because it is so god damn noisey. Ive just come back from B & Q and they have some new extract... [more]
True Blue 32
04/10/08
18:13
04/10/08
18:13
Bleeding Radiators
We have a radiator in the bathroom that has an integral towel rail. It is getting hot at the bottom, but is cold at the top. It obviously needs bleeding. There is not a valve at the top that you can open with a k... [more]
We have a radiator in the bathroom that has an integral towel rail. It is getting hot at the bottom, but is cold at the top. It obviously needs bleeding. There is not a valve at the top that you can open with a k... [more]
beanebabe
04/10/08
11:10
04/10/08
11:10
Which colours to paint which wall? Advice please!
The kichen of my OHs house is painted a (vile!) purple colour (courtesy of his ex). I have finally got hime to agree that it needs repainting (hurray!). We have chosen a few different coffee type tones; golden,... [more]
The kichen of my OHs house is painted a (vile!) purple colour (courtesy of his ex). I have finally got hime to agree that it needs repainting (hurray!). We have chosen a few different coffee type tones; golden,... [more]
kira000
03/10/08
16:07
03/10/08
16:07
Polystyrene insulation
Years ago I can remember putting polystyrene on the inside of external walls for insulation. It came in rolls and was applied in the same way as wallpaper. Does anyone know if they still make it and where I could g... [more]
Years ago I can remember putting polystyrene on the inside of external walls for insulation. It came in rolls and was applied in the same way as wallpaper. Does anyone know if they still make it and where I could g... [more]
Kathyan
03/10/08
10:10
03/10/08
10:10
Why do my light bulbs keep blowing?
I have recently bought some new light fittings. They were not cheap but I think I will need to take out another mortgage to pay for the number of bulbs we are getting through. One bulb went just 2 days after the lig... [more]
I have recently bought some new light fittings. They were not cheap but I think I will need to take out another mortgage to pay for the number of bulbs we are getting through. One bulb went just 2 days after the lig... [more]
Reddevil1
02/10/08
23:07
02/10/08
23:07
PakerCowan Gas cooker problem
Top oven & grill are controlled by the same control knob. Grill lights & works fine but sometimes it will not switch off!! Oven light fine but the gas flame does not increase when knob is turned. ... [more]
Top oven & grill are controlled by the same control knob. Grill lights & works fine but sometimes it will not switch off!! Oven light fine but the gas flame does not increase when knob is turned. ... [more]
Stanj
02/10/08
20:08
02/10/08
20:08
Yellow stain on a stripped pine floor
Can anyone help please. We had a pine floor that had a dark stain and was then varnished. We stripped the varnish off and then sanded the wood to leave a nice distressed look. Then we used Sadolins Floor Oil that ... [more]
Can anyone help please. We had a pine floor that had a dark stain and was then varnished. We stripped the varnish off and then sanded the wood to leave a nice distressed look. Then we used Sadolins Floor Oil that ... [more]
numbskull
01/10/08
13:52
01/10/08
13:52
woodworm
hi can i use antifreeze as a treatment for woodworm and if so does it work cheers john
hi can i use antifreeze as a treatment for woodworm and if so does it work cheers john
jagtheboss
01/10/08
11:54
01/10/08
11:54
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