I know nothing about solar panels. I am considering them. I am 78. I have a few questions. I should ask. 1. Is it worth it? 2. What questions should I ask? 3. How do I assess the companies? 4. Have...
I have been seriously planning to have solar panels and a battery storage system installed on my house. BUT I do not know how to go about getting advice and people to fit the system. So far I have...
We live in a tiny hamlet and the other evening a few of our neighbours lost things from around their houses and in unlocked cars. We came home at about 16.55 and our external light had been activated,...
I have used Photoshop for many years, buying the upgrade as required, right up to Adobe Photoshop CS5. I only do very minimal things with it now, like cropping etc. Today, when I tried to access CS5...
My diesel car was about ¾ full. I went to get petrol for my lawnmower and without thinking, topped up my tank! Not knowing I drove home the 4 miles and then it hit me! Why wife will kill me!! What do...
I went to Moles the farm shop today. We have a pest, that shall be nameless, and I want to deter it. We have large holes all around our garden and they are a nuisance. They had this 'thing' and I...
I am due to have my cataracts done, starting July 9. The surgeon mentioned putting in one long vision and one short vision lens. Has anyone any experience and advice about my choices? Many thanks,...
I live in Devizes. Miles from any Audi garage. I have used Swindon but the service and costs are a joke and it’s 25 miles away. I need a full service, the keyless car does not recognise the key and...
My son is 40 in June. I’d like to give him an old bronze bell which can be attached to a wall. He doesn’t like ‘new things’! I want one roughly about 6” for the bell. I’ve been looking for about 6...
I have an old Canon EOS 5D that has been well looked after from new. Before Christmas I was using it and the screen went blank. When I removed the Lens The mirror dropped out. I didn’t know what to do...
I am not really computer literate and my Apple Desktop is filling up and slowing down. Is there a programme that will automatically remove surplus stuff and maybe confirms with me before doing so. I'm...
Not sure if this is the right place! I have two Metabo cordless drills about 25-30 years old. Their batteries are now dead. They look like this https://ibb.co/qJQFLqd Does anyone know where I can get...
Can anyone clarify and recommend a good system? I have BT modem and Broadband and a lot of blind spots in my house. I’ve come across these home mesh things but have no idea how good or which ones to...
My wife is hard of hearing. Our front door bell is battery operated and not loud. Has anyone any advice as to where I may buy a good loud door bell? Many thanks, Bramley.
Please can someone point out the intricacies of detailing? I want to give my car bodywork a 'lift' without going mad and not too expensively. I've watched a few videos on YouTube but they seem to be...
I inherited an ABAC air compressor. The motor works but now when it reaches a certain pressure, it ‘blows out’ and makes a hissing sound. The pressure drops and then the motor starts again and so on....
I have an Audi and I want to get the bodywork sparkling. I see other cars around that are 5, 7 or even 10 years old and they look so ‘sharp’ and pristine. I garage my car, clean it every now and...
We have a Chinese rosewood cabinet that we wanted to sell. We went to an auctioneer’s today to investigate and they said that we need a certificate to sell rosewood furniture. They said that they...
