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Suggestions for a flexible wall (plaster really) filler needed. Background: When I bought and moved into my present property I soon noticed what I thought was a rather dodgy bit of wallpapering in one...
I've used Johnstone's floor paint (oil based) to paint wooden front door step. I prepped by scraping and sanding, then filling. Both times the black paint has within a few months cracked and peeled....
Wondered what plumbing expertise we had here. I need some information as I'm trying to consider options and work out what's feasible. What I need to know is whether one can get an end pipe connector...
I've got to replace our washing machine which normally an easy job . Problem i've got this time is the cold water valve is stuck on ,i've put some WD on the little spindle (under the blue snib) to see...
Have scraped the car wing mirror. Basically still ok, but the plastic cover going over the indicator bit now has a small hole. I don't want the fuss/expense of trying to remove it and buying a...
We are having our kitchen revamped i.e. units sprayed. We are also putting down new flooring and although we are having the units sprayed we are also having some new end panels. A company is spraying...
Hi, Would anyone know a telephone number for Victorian plumbing, they only seem to have a email address for enquiries which are delayed in response and I really to contact today as in the middle of a...
Has anyone had any experience (domestically or professionally) with non-chemical/eco/environmentally-friendly Rising Damp solutions? Historically RD solutions tended to be chemical injections or...
We have a living room door that swings open by itself - there are no draughts to push it and opens from a few mm to almost fully open - not very fast, but is so annoying unless it is latched close....
that have a large opening, eye, as i can't see the ones i have now. I need to sew some bits and pieces and can't see what i am doing. hopefully someone can point me in right direction
Which has the highest sheen, Leyland Satinwood or Dulux Eggshell ? I don't like a very shiny surface.
Cheers....
I have to re-install a soap/shampoo dispenser in a shower. When it was new it was supplied with silicone glue to attach it to the wall so I need to get some more now, but I don't know the spec. I have...
A cricket ball has caused damage to centre of roof at the equivalent of a ridge tile. I have purchased a repair kit but would be obliged if anyone has any advice on how I can get to the centre of roof...
Hi Abers out there, as we have got lots of time on our hands currently (as we all have!), we thought we would clean the insides of our windows ... does anyone have any suggestions for the best cleaner...
I have a 36"X 18" (92 X 46) hot water cylinder and the immersion heater has stopped working. Can anybody tell me the heater size (length) of the one I need to fit that cylinder please? I know I can...
I want to mount my small (24" ) tv on the wall. Ideally I would prefer to put it on a (floating)shelf but can't find a product which would also hide the tv adaptor from view. I don't know whether a...
Can anyone recommend a cordless drill suitable for mainly drilling into wood, putting screws into wood, plasterboard and occasionally concrete and brickwork. Im looking at the £80-100 range Many...
where can i get a Li-ion 18650 battery for my solar security light please ?
Bought a cheap shelving unit a couple of years ago for the garage we moved it while we sorted the garage out and now it has started to wobble, we have tightened all the screws and made sure the cross...
Stupidly managed to break the part of the chain saw which operates the fast brake feature. If you have a Bosch saw then you will know which part I mean. It is called a Protective shield. I can buy the...
