Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

FAQ: Want to ask a DIY question? Here's how. (V.16)

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posted by editor

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Boiler Breakdown

I am not a plumber or heating engineer. My sister has a fairly new Combi Boiler, approx 3 years old. It is an Ideal Min...

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posted by john

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garage door paint

Hi Can anyone recommend a type of paint best suited for painting a metal garage door. I was looking at Dulux weather shi...

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posted by nopam

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What is the typical hourly rate for a gardener

I am looking at getting a gardener to do ongoing weekly maintenance - ie. cut grass, etc.... Wondered what people's...

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posted by dawson_nick

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Bricks disintegrating - whats the cause and remedy ?

I have an old detached house (c1860). Inside the loft the internal chimney brickwork , the facings and bricks are start...

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posted by pir8j

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Cental Heating Question

I have 3 radiators that are not heating properly. I ran the system though with some cleaner fluid. I have taken them of...

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posted by jedimaster.rob

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Central Heating question

I have 3 radiators that are not heating properly. I ran the system though with some cleaner fluid. I have taken them of...

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posted by jedimaster.rob

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Rust-coloured stain

Using an angle grinder I've cut off two cast iron brackets which were cemented into a brick wall (they were origina...

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posted by stephen.bowyer

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wiring up UV strip light for pond filter

Can anyone help?. Went to do the pre summer check on my garden pond filter and found that the water level in the contai...

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posted by taylers

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posted by paylessforgas

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Electrical question

Hello, I have recently bought and installed a ceiling fan which also has a light attatched to it. When I came to fit it...

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posted by johncon2

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INDESIT Dishwasher - Problems help required please.

Only had it 3 weeks or so and now it wont start, loaded the dishes switched it on and after a few seconds goes straight...

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posted by paycheck98

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Patterned concrete drive info ?

Anyone know any companies that do the concrete drives that are makde to look like laving blocks? I block paved the driv...

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posted by allthatyoutouch

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How to Choose Energy Saving Light Bulbs..??

Was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on the specifications and/or brands to look out for when choosing ener...

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posted by ted123

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Roomstat ?

I am about to fit a roomstat. is there any recommend height on the wall that these should be fitted please. Google searc...

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posted by the_constructor

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