I am new at DIY, have just bought a house but can't afford a handyman. I'm not tackling anything more ambitious than putting up mirrors, loo roll holder, coat hooks, towel rail etc. Can anyone...
I have been given this oldish (maybe 60's) wooden desk which has seen much better days, but it is a great size for taking PC and printer etc. The top is a mess, it has a ring of black paint on it and...
I recently moved into a house where it appears the former occupants liked to put holes in internal doors. I've measured the doors with the intention of hopefully replacing them but none of the major...
HI one of my radiators heats up very slowly.I have bled it and this has not worked.I have turned off all the other radiators and it still does nor work.The internet seems to suggest power washing.How...
I am not sure if this is the right category to ask this question but would really like to know which is the best website to learn how to tie knots. It would be best if this site had animations as well...
Re-waterproof your brollie with El What you'll need Hairspray How to do it When your brollie loses its waterproofing, simply spray on some cheap hairspray to seal it again. Does it work on outdoor...
I've recently moved into a house where one pane of the bottom two (which looks just plain daft) of the livingroom window has black criss cross fake lead in diamond pattern across one window. It's not...
Hi It's me again! Some months ago I asked a question and Builders Mate was very helpful - but I still have a problem. I Have a Genie-X Nuaire 'trickle down' bathroom fan in my wetroom of my newbuild...
I have had laminate flooring on my kitchen floor for years and have lifted it up as i wanted to go with a cushioned vinyl flooring. However the floor creaks a lot when you walk on it its not...
They ( the householders ) have been told that, because the floor insulation they installed on the attic floor is top quality, they can (and have) have it laid right up to the ends of the attic where...
Anyone know what type of glue would be suitable to fix a couple of slates back on to the roof - on to other tiles probably.
Can a small amount of glue be purchased....
My husband is replacing a shower supposed to be like for like but the new shower has a plastic inlet pipe. Instructions say to use a compression unit. However the copper pipe has a flexible hose which...
What is the best way to repair 1cm wide cracks in external stucco on front of house ?
I would like to use a cartridge type caulk that can be over-painted if possible.
Cheers.
D...