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It looks as though all the chemicals that *used to* actually strip paint have been nannied out of it! I'm in the process of re-painting the body of a guitar and this stuff DOES NOT touch it! Half an...
I want to change the rotten wooden fascia boarding on our house. I will not do it myself, I will get a professional to do it. Please can anyone recommend a really good reliable make of UVPC fascia and...
Father built a carport many, many years ago (he has been dead 29 years). Mother had the roofing replaced 2 years ago but was not happy with work. They replaced it with cheap alternative. Roof has come...
hi there was wondering if anyone could tell me what chemical i could use to remove chrome from brass and aluminium much appreciated in advance
I have just bought a small chest of drawers 114.5 cm x 43cm x 44.8cm As I wish to be able to position in a place where I may occasionally need to move it(a cupboard behind it) so I would like to put...
Why does it never stay white? Can anyone recommend a good quality one that will stay white for at least a few years!
I am going to alter my kitchen worktop and the only machine I can use is a jigsaw so I thought I would treat myself to a Dewalt DW 331 K 701W 240v as I need a good one for some more work in the...
The lights on my landing are currently 12v MR16 35w.
Can the lamps be changed to MR16 3w Led lamps without any problems or are the transformers rated too high?...
we have a bath shower combination....the bath is situated against the wall with the window...I have been told that by putting insulation underneath the tub and filling any air pockets will improve the...
We've had a sink moved and there is a smear of sealant left on the tiles, does anyone know how to remove this, I have tried scraping it with a razor blade, but it's still left a smear behind....
I decided to change the door lock on my uPVC conservatory door from an ERA to a Yale (Euro profile cylinder). Trouble is I can't manage to remove the ERA cylinder. I saw what looked like a retaining...
My other half just loves a tube of glue...lately its been super glue he has used both times, without my knowledge and literally buggered up both jobs. First time he spilt a little on the floor of the...
A hole happened when we moved a cupboard and I need to repare it fast. How do I do it?
Hi About 4 years ago I had a new boiler fitted and all flushed out plus new additive put in. I recently took a small sample of water (nice and clear not black) from my central heating radiator via the...
I have a radiator which has been turned off for a long time. It is now turned on. How long do I need to wait until it gets hot. The input pipe is hot and the output is also hot but all the radiator...
Can I connect a set of battery fairy lights gto a mains 3-pin plug..and if so,what size fuse to use.
I have the decorators coming one week on Monday - not enough time to arrange some one to fit the flooring under the skirting Do you think it will be possible to have the flooring fitted after the...
Son has a boiler for the hot water etc. It has a pressure gauge, and if the pressure drops to a certain level the boiler does not work. I also have a boiler like this, and if the pressure drops i open...
My daughter's 52 year old Panda's white fur has turned beige, possibly through age. Has anyone any idea how I may whiten it.
Has anyone any ideas how to remove a `stubborn` screw to allow me to remove the tap head from the hot tap of the bathroom washbasin? I`ve tried soaking with WD40 and leaving for a few days on several...
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