I intend to lay a laminate floor in a 12'x12' dining room in which there is a chimney breast. The direction of the boards will be from left to right as you face the chimney breast. Is it best to first...
Situation: Dining room being decorated. carpets removed leaving bare floor boards. There is a switch near the floor that used to control some sort of heater which has been removed. Cable comes up from...
Are there any reasons why it is inadvisable to apply wallpaper paste to the wall instead of the paper ? It seems simpler to paste the walls with a roller than the traditional method of brushing onto...
Where is it !? I cant find the clipboard to get rid of an item that I have already pasted. That means that when I copy another item and press 'paste' on a document I get the original, unwanted item,...
In looking to remove unwanted programs I've found seven identical programs of ' Microsoft Visual C++ ' amounting to about 56 MB of space. What is this program and is it safe to remove it ? Also, there...
I still get messages inviting me to instal Windows 10 and I wonder if I'm the last person on the planet without it. I have Windows 7 Professional and don't have any problems. Looking ahead, would you...
Problem: Sewage smell in downstairs loo. Facts: Downstairs loo added to 1930s property 20 years ago. Loo used for minor business 10-15 times per week. " " " major " 1-2 " " " Loo kept scrupulously...
Is it possible for cataracts to re-grow after removal ? I had cataracts removed from both eyes seven years ago and the results ere wonderful. Now I am beginning to be aware of headlamp glare when...
I've never been to Lanzarote but am thinking of renting a villa for a week or two
next year.
What's it like ?
What's the best part of the island to go to for a family holiday ?
Thanks
D...
I want to replace my existing extractor fan with one which has a delayed motor - if you know what I mean. Is it a simply a matter of disconnecting the wiring, removing the old fan, and reconnecting to...
Situation : 1930s semi. Original fireplace removed and opening bricked and plastered. Corresponding chimney pot capped with vented cap. Question: Is a vent necessary/advisable in the bricked up...
I've burnt an audio CD which plays perfectly on a PC but when inserted into my car CD player is rejected with the message ' Reading error'. Any suggestions ?...
Hi, Chris, Please can you check my post on 'Computers' dated 14th Sept re. free YouTube video downloaders ? There would seem to be lot to be wary of. I would welcome your recommendations - and anyone...
I know this is an old chestnut but technology moves on apace and my familiar Realplayer has gone way out and beyond comprehension, so I need your help once more, folks. I require a simple-to-use...
I keep getting a pop-up saying that a new Google Chrome extension has been installed and giving me instructions how to display the icon. My present browser is Firefox. I've never heard of Trusteer...
I've just had an email, seemingly from paypal, saying they have noticed that there is no address or ID attached to my account and I should log in and send them ID from either my passport, a financial...
I have a 1 year old Vaillant ecoTEC plus open vent condensing boiler which I am very pleased with. However, in the last month I've become aware of a noise when the boiler starts. It sounds like a deep...