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Garage door problem

Just went to close the garage door, and one of the wires at the side snapped. Now we can't even close it shut. Any...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by toastie
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by toastie

Removing kitchen wall tiles...easy?

Her indoors wants new countertop. New one is 40mm thickness whereas old one is 28mm. This will mean removing kitchen wa...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by seldom
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by seldom

Closing off a 3/4" washing machine feed pipe

Quick question for you plumbing types.... I'm about to replace my 20 year old washing machine. It's hot and col...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mjball
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mjball

New doors and windows

I have heard that there are new rules about replacing windows in your house - is this correct? Can you no longer just g...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Giles
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Giles

polished fire surround

Just had a new fireplace surround and insert put in. I've noticed on the polished cast iron insert, that there is s...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kristian.dawson
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by kristian.dawson

dimmers

Can anyone recommend a good value dimmer switch that doesn't buzz?
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilauea3
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

Exterior Painting - Sandtex

The last time I did this job was 10 years ago. I had a supply of Textured Masonry Paint (Sandtex) which was magnolia ma...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by osb
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by osb

gas boilers

Parents need a new boiler to replace their 30 year old Potterton, any recommendations? The last gas engineer recommende...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kilauea3
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by kilauea3

how to refit a toilet ?

I recently had a plumber fit out the toilet, but now have to tile behind the toilet seat so want to remove it for a day...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nonsense
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by nonsense

Cutting / fitting skirting board

I've just had my kitchen replastered and I'm planning to fit some new skirting board over the next few weeks. I...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jvarty
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by jvarty

Fitting a kitchen part 4

Hi guys, kitchen progressing pretty good, thanks to you all. The units are from MFI and are farmhouse style. The carcas...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Dave
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by Dave

Teak Oil recommendation

Have just got a wooden garden table. I'm told I need to put Teak Oil on it. Can anyone recommend a good reasonably p...
13 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blue.star777
13 comments posted 19yrs posted by blue.star777

Redundant mains plugs

Having lived through the age when every purchase of an electrical product necessitated the immediate additional purchas...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Uno-Hoo
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by Uno-Hoo

Fixing Fence Posts - major problems

Hi guys Replacing a fence that has come down. Tried to dig a hole for the fence post only to find the area has concrete...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by asas
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by asas

Dyson Power Switch Removal !

For all those interested, I have found the power switch removal tool. Link Below:...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by the_constructor
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor