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I will be calling electrician! But. What's you opinion on this, Fairly large house , the main fuse box keeps tripping, no individual fuse goes, But I have to turn all off. Reset then back up one at a...
Anyone suggest a remedy for our PVC multi-point locking door- we cannot remove the key after locking it. I have tried wire brush cleaning of all the lock bolts & silicone lubrication. -Thanks in...
I have an 11w low energy mini coil bulb in my bedside lamp which works well. However, I needed more light so I purchased a couple of the same type bulbs but this time 15w (different mfr) Now I get a...
We have an old unit that hasnt worked since we moved in. It runs of a 12v DC transformer. Its yonks old and the pumps are not available even on ebay. I'm hoping to fit a new one soon. Good new is all...
Have tried a suggestion of closing off valve (opposit end of thermostatic valve) and then opening half a turn, and still have a cold section on the bottom of my rad. Had a ladrge kitchen extension a...
I bought some Command brand damage free stick up micro hooks from B&Q and the instruction says to clean the area with Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and not to use household cleaners, does anyone know...
Hello, I hope someone can help me. My kitchen sink has suddenly blocked. It was fine yesterday evening but then today when I put the washing machine on, water started to rise in the sink and took...
I control my underfloor heating by the thermostat on the wall of the area I want to heat. All my thermostats are set to 'Constant' as advised by the engineer but unless I want the CH on then the...
I moved the bed round yesterday and to my horror there is a very large stain that looks greasy on the wall. This was where the pillows were positioned as we don't have a headboard. My question is,...
Could anybody give me any advice how to clean/get rid of black mould/damp from my daughters bedroom ceiling. She is hoping to paint it this weekend. Do we need special paint to paint over it or will...
Got a blocked bathroom sink. Before undoing the trap and cleaning it out I thought a good plunge might sort the problem. Blocked the sink overflow. Filled sink with a few inches of water. On first...
Husband is trying to remove lino type floor tiles in the kitchen. He is using a heated paint stripper at the moment to try and lift the tiles but it is very slow going and it is leaving clumps of...
I have recently purchased a complete shower riser kit, but the new narrow bore hose (although it seems to fit to my Redring electric shower unit) leaks terribly, but the wide bore hose (which does not...
I have a melamine shelf in the bathroom with some metal white fancy brackeys - can I also paint the brackets with the melamine paint?
I washed the paint work down with sugar soap, after sanding. The problem is I didn't realise you were supposed to rinse it I know, I know now!). I have painted over it, but will it do any damage over...
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Anyone know if you can buy Rust Oleum or Tal-Strip paint remover in the UK?
All my radiators in my house are fine except the one, well you always have a rogue one somewhere don't you? Anyway the one in the bathroom has hardly any heat unlike the rest which roast me on the...
When we are painting walls we always use a roller for the main area and a brush for cutting in, but when the paint dries, we can always see the difference between the two. How can we stop this...