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horseshoes

Real Problem with Ants

Every year without fail, we get ants in our kitchen and until this year the bathroom too. A few months ago we installed a new kitchan and bathroom. When we took out the old kitchen units, I couldn't...
12:31 Thu 20th May 20108 answers, last by Ujjalseo 07:25 Mon 08th Apr 2013
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slid_away

Key to lock

Hi All All the doors in my house are the original doors and are beautiful. Everyone of them have the old brass ball knob onto a lock with keyhole. The trouble is there are no keys to any of the locks....
19:20 Tue 18th May 201010 answers, last by tmpearce 20:51 Sun 20th Jan 2013
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philkool

kitchen tap banging

when i turn on the new hot tap in the kitchen it bangs and vibrates. is it because its a cheap tap ?
17:45 Sun 16th May 20104 answers, last by mrs_nordling 19:13 Fri 28th May 2010
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zita-green

pothole in drive

Can anyone suggest how best to repair potholes on drives?
10:40 Tue 25th May 20106 answers, last by zita-green 07:30 Wed 26th May 2010
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goldentouchgirl

Re: How much area/length do i buy?

That pic I doodled din't come out right so amount for the whole 5.7 square meters would be great! Please help
22:21 Mon 24th May 20102 answers, last by Buenchico 22:25 Mon 24th May 2010
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goldentouchgirl

How much do I buy, Area / length question!

I need to buy vinyl flooring which comes in a 4m length my hall is 240cm x 240 cm (it's not its an irregular L shape but this is easiest - although I suppose cheaper to actually work out - I don't...
22:16 Mon 24th May 20103 answers, last by ELVIS68 22:24 Mon 24th May 2010
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Jemisa

Precast Concrete Garage

My husband has noticed that the reinforcing wire mesh is showing through the concrete facing and cracking it. - What do you think is causing this to rust. Its not open to the eliments, the concrete is...
12:11 Mon 24th May 20102 answers, last by Jemisa 21:47 Mon 24th May 2010
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blade1jet2

can you use 240 volt extension cable on a building site

I say if there is no 110volt there then you can use 240volt if in a low risk area ie in a area were there isnt many people working and you are only running it a small distance ie less than 4 metres....
18:49 Tue 18th May 20102 answers, last by mrs_nordling 18:24 Sun 23rd May 2010
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rkp52

spare cables for garage door

Does anyone know where I can get replacement cables for a cardale garage door number AJFC7070 jacobean fmd prima 70x70 Many thanks in advance
16:52 Thu 20th May 20104 answers, last by paddywak 15:24 Fri 21st May 2010
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stuck123

monoblock paving

Can anyone tell me where i can buy the cheapest monoblock for my driveway In Scotland. Thanks
19:00 Wed 19th May 20103 answers, last by AlBags 20:52 Thu 20th May 2010
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Eastender

Floor Vinyl Tiles

Hi, Can anyone give me any tips on how to get up floor vinyl tiles, the ones that have a sticky back. When I put them down the backs had a peel off thin paper and I'm sure I added a bit of adhesive...
16:44 Sun 16th May 20104 answers, last by Eastender 17:05 Wed 19th May 2010
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micko1962

can you pain a cast iron bath??

WE have a large unremovable stain on our cast iron bath, was wondering if we can buy paint to do the job ourselves??
20:35 Tue 18th May 201016 answers, last by EDDIE51 20:53 Tue 18th May 2010
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kaseyfour

sime super 90

hi can any one help i've got a sime super 90 that keeps building the pressure up to over three bar and then dumps it out through prv valve. i have changed the ball valves both sides of the filling...
18:18 Mon 17th May 20101 answer, last by gucciman 21:19 Mon 17th May 2010
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bluetoon

glazing beads

hi any tips on how to replace double glazing beads as i am having a problem getting them back in position after fitting new glazed unit
10:19 Sun 16th May 20102 answers, last by docspock 12:23 Sun 16th May 2010
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Gmcd01

Dodgy Electrics?

First up, I hope the DIY section suits my needs: I've noticed recently in my parent's house that when I turn on an electric appliance, the lights in that room flicker for a split second. For example,...
13:55 Tue 11th May 20106 answers, last by Gmcd01 09:00 Fri 14th May 2010
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bluebird34

Leaded windows

Some of the lead on my front window has come away - can anyone tell me if I can glue it back myself and if so what adhesive should i use thank you - Janet
22:56 Sun 09th May 20105 answers, last by alavahalf 18:33 Mon 10th May 2010
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quizbag

Repairing a cistern

My toilet cistern flushes ok but takes forever to fill. Is there anything that a cack-handed DIYer like me can do before I call in a plumber? Thanks.
10:47 Thu 06th May 20106 answers, last by chas2008 13:42 Mon 10th May 2010
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crapmemory

MDF Cupboard

I painted an MDF cupboard with MDF paint last year but now it needs repainting as it looks a bit grubby. Do I need to use MDF paint again or can I just use Satin or Gloss paint? TIA
11:08 Sat 08th May 20105 answers, last by R_slickers 13:02 Sun 09th May 2010
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colinb61

Cannon Cambridge Double Oven ignition

I have a Cannon Cambridge Double Oven and evey time I light either oven, which has to be done manually, the ignition constantly fires until the oven is switched off. This does not happen when just...
16:01 Thu 06th May 20103 answers, last by theshedman 07:40 Sat 08th May 2010
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Toleman

Oil filled rad on a timer?

Can an oil filled radiator be put onto a normal domestic timer. Its on the lowest setting of 500w and in the greenhouse. I will be away for some of the weekend so I want it to come on at night. I have...
14:31 Fri 07th May 20103 answers, last by AlBags 20:42 Fri 07th May 2010

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