I want to freshen up & paint some of my garden pots/planters. Some are metal and have rusted, and some are plastic and I just don’t like the colour and want to brighten them. Is there an exterior...
I recall my Granny had safety pins that were so sturdy, they were difficult to open and close. The junk I see in stores now are flimsy, and feel cheap, but not that cheap in price. Is there any good...
the shower base is now somewhat bubbled, i have anti slip bubble type mats down, they appear to have made imprints in the base, and now its bobbled, truly strange. not sure if anything can be done, i...
I have seen as my redcurrent bushes start to burst into leaf,red blisters appearing on some leaves. Would it be ok while I can to cut off the affected leaves and spray the bush with bug killer, or is...
Is there a hard and fast rule or does it vary from house to house? If I stand in my back garden it’s the fence on the left between us and guy next door. It needs repairing in the middle as the gales a...
Most of those seen online look identical and reviews are similar. In reality is there much difference? Prices seem to range from £150 -£300. Are they similar with only the colour different?...
I was wondering if anybody has had any recent dealings with BG .We are trying to get a refund, but cannot get through on the phone and they are not answering there fb messenger, any advice please.
Just had an email saying British Gas want to replace my gas and electric meters as they are “getting old”. Probably from 1960s when house was built. Is this a scam?? If not what happens if l say No?...
I have a plain garden wall that is in the shade for most of the day. Are there any colourful flowers or plants I could put in pots to hang on this wall ?. Thank you.
You ( and others ) have provided valuable info regarding our proposed extension . Another question please . As you know we are having a single storey extension across the rear of our semi ,mainly for...
My neighbour took his touring caravan back to the campsite yesterday where it will spend the whole season. He took out the electric hook up cable (ehu) from the locker and connected one end of the...
I have such a plant in the pot (14'' wide. 12'' high) bought with the plant. This will be the third year in this pot. Will it keep flowering where it is if I feed it or should I tip it out and try to...
I want to re-clad the back and side of my summerhouse with plywood but I need to seal it as once in place I won’t be able to get to it to maintain it I have seen where some products affect the plywood...
Hi, I have a large area in my back garden and have recently gained planning permission to build a house on it. I am now at the stage where i need to work out how to finance it. Other than owning the...
My long running saga with the click clack slow draining washbasin is finally over.
Fault was not in the fitting. Blocked pipe. Dose of Mr. Muscle solved the problem.
Thanks to all who replied....
I have Versaille garden furniture which was listed as 'metal' on some sites, but 'steel' on others. After a few years the bronze coating wore off. Now the surface has a dark brown, sooty deposit which...