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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,

stevesue

how do you remove a toiler cistern?

my husband is boarding the bathroom floor and has moved the toilet slightly whilst working, this has resulted in a putty type substance falling off where it is sealing a fitting. Does any one know...

Patch49

sprak ignition

The spark ignition on my gas hob clicks all the time so I have to turn the power off to stop it driving me mad but then it's a pain to have to turn it back on each time I want to light a gas ring....

nutgoneflake

The overflow on our kitchen sink is square-ish, with vertical slits either side of the hole for the screw. When the kitchen was fitted, the plumber said it was a European design and couldn't get the...

hodman88

cutting laminate flooring

i have just purchsed aqualoc laminate flooring for my bathroom and would like to know best /easiest way to cut round toilet and pedestal please.

murvic

Is a briquette maker worth buying

I've seen an advert for a device which lets you make your own briquettes out of old newspapers. Does anybody have experience of one of these and if so was it worthwhile?

dvyhdsn

potterton boiler fault watchdog prog

Anybody managed to get compensation from Potterton? I've just paid ?270 for a new pcb to be fitted. I had exactly the symptoms described in the prog and it now works perfectly.

cottonbud

Exploding glass oven doors

A friend of mine bought a Diplomat oven, which she has had problems with since the beginning. A separate hob and oven. It is now "just" over 2 years old and just out of the guarantee. Engineer has...

barnet boy

Shower pump problem

My brother has a loft extension with an en-suite. The water tank is also located in the loft space on a raised platform. The shower is fed via a shower pump in the airing cupboard on the floor below....

jigman1

pvc front door lock change.

My daughter is moving into a new house soon and will need to change the pvc front door barrel lock. Is this a job that I can do or will it need to be done by a qualified locksmith? Thanks.

wendilla

frost free freezers

I have to buy a new fridge freezer and was thinking of having a frost free one but in conversation I was told not to buy one.I have been to 2 shops today haveing a look and out of 20 freezers in one...

tamirra

wall mounted tv

Hi we want to buy a flat screen tv and fit it on the wall over the fire, does anyone know if this is ok and will the heat affect the tv in any way, or if anyone has done this and found it ok to do so....

Eve

How to keep myself safe

Someone was trying to get into my flat in the early hours of this morning, scared the hell out of me but the police came within 10 mins of me phoning them and managed to scare them off although didn't...

Panic Button

Spend a penny

Under a new European directive, from January 1st 2007 it will be illegal to use the phrase 'Spend a Penny'. What will the new word or phrase be that must be used?

imd123

Spiders/crabs under skin

Is it just a myth that you can have spiders or crabs grow from eggs under your skin. Probably picked up from hot countries? Thanks to anyone who replies.

SizzleSquid

Using other peoples wireless internet

Hi Everyone, I am using my laptop and it sometimes connects on to other peoples Internet that live around my area. I have made some purchases using my debit card details and i was worried that whoever...

barnet boy

Boiler instruction manual wanted

Anyone know where I can obtain the instruction manual for a Halstead Balmoral F55 boiler? Thanks.

TopCat1

Drafts from fan in ceiling and ceiling lights

Can you please help me. My bathroom is very cold and very drafty, and it is due to the draft coming form the fan in the ceiling. We have the same problem coming from the ceiling spot lights in our...

sdmj

tumble dryer

I have just been given a tumble dryer, it has a hose attachment. What I am curious about is whether it is safe to simply not attach the hose pipe and let the air go into the room? Is there a health...

sddsddean

Changing a radiator

I've got to change a rad as a 'carbunkle' has appeared on one face and it has started leaking. I've switched off both valves to isolate it until I can get a new one. My question is that on one end I...

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