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Back door lock issue - really want to fix myself!
Out of the blue we can no longer open the back door when it is unlocked by just using the handle. We have to also turn the key to depress the latch further. Not sure if the warm weather has affected it but any ideas - here is a video to show. Any ideas what bit is broken/how to fix?…
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Skirting Mitres - Scribed/Coping Saw Method
Hello, Please see below picture - for some reason when I use the coping saw method to scribe the profile of the skirting, my straight cut at bottom of my skirting has a 4mm gap. I done a 45 degree bevel cut and then coped along the cut edge, so puzzled as to why this isn’t working?? Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Plaster not drying
Hi, I’m looking for some advice. About a year ago a damp patch appeared on a bedroom wall, which then became three separate patches on the same wall. I had a roofer come to look at the roof as it is the original 1950’s roof. He said dry as a bone, no problem. He said maybe ingress from the chimney and pulled out some…
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Lidl Parkside cordless hedge trimmer.Question.
Hi folks, I have bought a Parkside cordless hedge trimmer last Sept 24 (just the short one, not extended) I have a Stihl petrol trimmer but find the cordless one a lot lighter and it cuts ok for what I want, so will stick with cordless. However I have something I would like your opinion on please, Occasionally the trimmer…
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Trocal v Mineral felt Flat Roof
Hi All, I have been given a quote for replacing my flat roof. There is approximately £1k in difference between opting for a Trocal over a Mineral Felt roof. What is best option and why? Thanks in advance.
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Cost of high end bathroom and installation these days
Just had quote of just over £19k for new bathroom to include top quality goods plumbing electrics new floor and walls is it too much
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Everything is level, so why…
Everything is showing as level. It’s sheet panelling, not individual tongue and groove strips. The panelling on the left wall isn’t leaning in, it’s absolutely vertical. The panelling on the back wall is straight, the line is absolutely vertical. A friend did it, I didn’t see it until he’d left (we were having a DIY day)…
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Bathroom Mould
This is my bathroom. We've tried all sorts of mould remover products over several years, and had a new fan installed. The shower is over the bath, and we always take showers, never baths. The only thing that had some effect was scratching at it with a wire kitchen sponge. It always comes back as strong as before. Before we…
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Kitchen mixer tap aerator
I believe this aerator is female (?) but I'm having difficulty sourcing one. Male ones are easy to find. Please help.
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New kitchen
Hi all, So I'm looking at getting a new kitchen fit. I had a utility room and the old kitchen now just one space. I've been to Howdens, magnet and wren. I had an independent fitter round, recommended by Howdens telling me about delamination. I've read some threads on here too about it. Has anyone had a kitchen from the…
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Electrical bonding to lead water supply pipe
I've asked this on another forum, but hoping to get some more information. I also know its very unlikely that someone can give me a definitive answer on a web forum, but hopefully this can inform any imminent discussions with an electrician/plumber. I have had a small leak as the mains water pipe enters my house, a…
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Battery for Solar Water feature
Hi all i I have bought a 2nd hand water feature which came with a pump and solar panel. The pump works when the panel is in direct sunlight but stops when it is not. It’s has a battery backup but it doesn’t charge not seem to be functioning at all in spite of the panel being outside for a few sunny days. So I’m thinking a/…
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What Should I Look Out for When Buying a New Bath?
I'm in the market for a new bath and was hoping to get some advice before I buy. Most of the baths I’ve come across seem to be made from acrylic, and in all honesty, I’ve never encountered a situation where a bath has failed due to a quality issue—so I’m not sure what actually separates a good one from a bad one. I’m…
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Faulty gas cooker valve fitted
Please can anyone help me. I have just been told, by emergency gas engineer, that I have a faulty gas cooker inlet valve, it was fitted four months ago by a fully qualified gas engineer and it needs changing. Would I have to pay for him to come back out and replace it? He told me on the phone that it was all checked after…
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Internet in my cabin (120ft/ 40m from house)
Hi all, I’m running a cat 6 cable 50M from my router (in the house) down the garden to my wooden cabin. In order to use wireless Internet in the cabin, do I just need to plug the cat 6 cable into another wireless router? Will the network have the same name? Sorry for such a basic question.Can anyone recommend a cheap…
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What type of bolt could be used to hold the bifold open?
Hi.When only one 'swinging' bifold door is being used, how can it be held in a partially-open position to suit different weather. Obviously it will be blown open and closed if left swinging.It has the magnetic bumpers to hold it in the fully open position - flat against the next door section - but there are many occasions…
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Step edge trim?
We had our step lengthened as was too sh ort however the old trim is now not long enough and I am having trouble locating the same one as the old one is self adhesive pvc plastic and only like 1mm in thickness and 4cm in width and 100cm in length. I've looked though wicks and b and q websites but can't find one the same so…
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Old unknown wire.
I'm shortly going to getting some of the pointing on my property (bungalow built in about 1960) and prior to this, I've been removing some old screws and nails from the brickwork. I have an old cable running up the front of the house and I was wondering if anyone knows what it would have been used for. It's very hard…
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Skim or Replaster?
Renovating spare bedroom in our victorian terraced house. Taken the lining paper off and skirting/architrave. This wall separating front main bedroom and spare bedroom seems to be lime plaster and skimmed at top in gypsum for some reason. There's a fair old chunk missing at base. Should this be stripped back to brick and…
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Boundary screening
Hi everyone, we have a low boundary fence at about 3ft high. Wanting some privacy between the garden and next doors, so I’m looking at putting up some screening. The type i was looking at was the wicker/willow shoots that come in a roll. I was wanting to put up 6ft high screening, will this be ok if i attach it to a 3ft…
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