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Hi. In the process of getting more info and pics, but does anyone recognise the type of lid hinge fixings here, please? Is it simple nut on t'underneath? Ta.

Every now and then I need to replace a recessed light bulb in my living room. No idea what to choose, except the low, medium or high watts, which is clear enough. What's the difference between 210 and 680 lm? Other important characteristics to match? Thanks

I've done lots of flatpacks, including a few Ikea Pax wardrobes. Until recently, putting the main body of the wardrobe together on your own was VERY tricky but they've redesigned them and it's now a lot easier. They now seem to come with the sides and back all attached together and held together with plastic tapes, you…

I accidentally fitted in the wrong type of bulb into my oven and it unfortunately melted into the unit. Does anyone have any advice on whether I can replace the bulb unit myself if I were able to buy a new one? I'm usually good at DIY if I'm give the instructions. The forum has helped me replace my shower mixer and…

Our house is 8 years old. During the last couple of years we have had water coming in from above the patio window on one side. During the heavy storms, the water is dripping in quickly, filling up a large storage container in 12 hours. I can't see any obvious gaps or holes outside. We took off the old silicon sealant…

Trying to fix leaking tap, took the handle off and the inside looks a bit different from any of the videos I watched. Anybody know where to go from here to get to the washers?

I have double glazing, but one widow which is side hung would be better if it was top hung. Would this mean changing the entire window, frame and all, or can just the one framed pane be altered? Thanks

Hi everyone, In May 2026 we had a new walk-in shower fitted by Mobility Plus Bathing Group (Premier Care in Bathing) which cost us just over £16,000. We had been looking for a walk in shower for some time due to hubby being a little unsteady and he had fallen once trying to get out of the bath we had. We live in a first…

We need to have a fire barrier constructed between our house and adjoining neighbour. I have heard I need to use the party wall act but would like to know what sort of access workers would need to my neighbour's property to carry out this work so I can explain it to them as they are quiet reclusive . Thank you

Hello all, as per thread title, I am looking for a builder to do some relatively minor work on an old farmhouse (built in early 1800) in Leamington Spa area in Warwickshire. The house has been well looked after and has a lot of original features preserve so I am after someone who respects old houses. I was thinking about…

Help to fit a wooden floor Years ago I ascertained some hard wood flooring from my company, it was originally laid in 1973. I carefully removed the flooring also keeping some of the clasp nails. Now I intend to fit the flooring to my room and find I need more nails, searched online also building suppliers with no joy,…

I've got currently a Tempur but it's 12 years old and coming to the end of its comfortable life. I don't mind spending a lot of money but how do I find the perfect mattress? The best ones aren't generally on display in bed stores and I don't want to spend £1,000 on a hand made one and then find i don't get on with it. How…

Does anyone know if I can buy these online, or something similar? I only need a handful. Thanks

Hi all, I’ve been sitting on this stable renovation for two years now, and the delay has made it more challenging than I expected. The reason for the holdup? I’ve been busy with a garage renovation, which is now 90% complete. But it’s time to shift gears and get this stable sorted before it falls apart! Current Condition:…

Over the last few years, I've been getting ill more than usual. I've often felt that it's down to my home environment (it's a small 2nd floor flat in a converted house). Stupidly, a few years ago, I had the back room window closed all through winter and experienced damp walls and mould - since then, I keep it open all the…

Hi. (Hopefully updated) Struggling to find a name for this generic inlet valve, so haven't been able to find out how it opens for a new washer - or the washer type. Anyone know if it's prise-off or twist off (and direction)? I really don't want to replace it all as it's at a yoof club, and I'm concerned about liability…

Hello, We bought a lifetime shed from Costco and the gas struts have failed on both sides, they just don't stay in place anymore. The original part is clumsy as the end ball sockets are made of plastic and they have a metal clip in place to keep them attached to the ball joints. I'm tempted to buy replacement ones with a…

Is it cheaper to replace the timber, get the damaged panes replaced, and fix the gap between the window (2nd/3rd photo), or just replace the whole lot with upvc double glazing? I don't know how much it'll cost to repair the damage, and if the repair will hold at all. Any advice?

Hello, Help required rear extension being built, pitched roof similar to my neighbours. My builder has joined the pitched roofs on the boundary using ridge tiles. My neighbour is unhappy with the situation and complained to my builder regards no communication in regards ridge tiled over the boundary of her property,and has…

I am going to have to replace my current toilet seat, which has done long service but now has a crack in it! When looking for a replacement seat (I'd like wood, probably oak or dark pine type), what sort of things do I need to bear in mind? The current seat projects quite a long way forward (probably to do with how it was…