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optomist
I have spent hundreds of pounds with plumbers recently and don't want to spend more unless I am 100% sure of a cure for my banging pipes. The last visit seemed to do the job but since the CH is on now...
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Mammar
The fringing trim is coming off my fabric sofa and I have no intention of buying a new one. Can someone recommend a brand of glue that will do the job for me? I don't want to use an iron-on webbing...
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davidk65
I am contemplating having double glazing installed. We have a burglar alarm system which has been here since we moved in 24 years ago. All the opening windows have reed switches and magnets which are...
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beeseejay
When we switch the hobs on the ignition goes on clicking for some time after the gas has lit. I've used electrical contact cleaner on the switches but it still goes on. It isn't life threatening or...
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stardelta
I want to replace my old wooden barge boards with exterior 18mmm Ply.cut down from a 8x4 sheet.Problem is the length required from gutter to eaves is about 10'. Where is the best place to make a joint...
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foxyferret
as a follow up to my previous post of today, mum lives in a very old bungalow. I think her shower is 8.5 or 9.0 watt. Is it possible if we have to replace the mira shower, to have one with bigger...
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foxyferret
mums mira advance electric shower is only producing a tiny dribble of water. I am visiting her on Wednesday and will check obvious things like blocked hose or shower head etc. Are there other things I...
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tt6688
we have a bit of black damp on the rubberised flooring,and on the doors.have tried various ways to move it including steam,but it wont come off.any one had this problem?how did you get it off.?
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MyBlackHen
Good evening. We have one of those cisterns that have a "quiet" flush. Ours got really noisy. On investigation, we found the plastic sleeve had split. Does anyone know if you can buy just...
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jesmond
my niece has what i think is a really nice kitchen with beech type coloured doors and cornice but wants to change just the doors to a black gloss type so that it contrasts with the original coloured...
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flitty
I have a closed system run off a combi boiler. The radiator downstairs is always cold even on high setting on the rad thermostat. I have bled it and the water comes out clean yet it remains freezing...
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adlew
Anyone know where I can source an sb6000 type 1 40amp mcb please?
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adlew
Would you recommend a 40 amp type b or c MCB for a shower circuit?
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SlackAlice
I've decided on increasing my loft insulation. I shall do the work myself as a reasonably competent DIYer (I hope, famous last words!). Currently, my loft has fibreglass rolls between the rafters and...
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The Builder
I need to replace some MEM grid switches (lighting) in a pub. They were installed about 12 years ago. I have an idea they're obsolete now. Googling keeps coming up with dead ends. Anybody know of a...
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silliemillie
I am going to install a new smoke alarm, I dont like drilling holes & am not very good at it. Is there any reason why I cant just rest it on a high shelf? Obviously I want it to work properly so...
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adlew
I am fitting a new shower circuit into the Crabtree cu. It's has an 80 amp rccb fitted. Am I Irequired to install an rcd onto the circuit?
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AlwaysConfused
Just put on first coat, instructions say 'touch dry in 2 hours', but recommends 4 hours until second coat can go on. Do I really have to wait this long as I would quite like a pint!
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Stargazer
If there is a better place to post this question please advise me. I have a Whirlpool AWE 6517 top loader automatic washing machine which is failing to go into the spin cycle. I would like to attempt...
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Canary42
Does the central heating header tank water supply have to be taken from the mains, or is it permissible for it come from the cold water storage tank ?

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