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I am not very DIY savvy and sadly my lovely diy dad has passed away so I would be grateful for any advice. Since the recent storm a wet patch appeared on my spare bedroom wall I have looked outside and x marks the spot in the centre of the circular mark above The mortar under the window sill above the cable clip is…

Any recommendations? I don't want an air fryer, I want an oven shape with a glass door and shelves. I've used a halogen oven for years but it is a bit restrictive for cooking more than one thing at a time. I like to roast and grill I've been looking at them and they range from £99 to over £300 so what features should I be…

I would like to install a camera in my bird box the box is on the shed which has mains power is this difficult to set up to view on the TV or phone? Also has anyone any recommendations for the bet make and model please? Thanks

I employed a builder 25 years ago to install a shower cubicle with a 9.5kw electric shower. It runs from the shower unit behind a false uninsulated stud wall in the bathroom and then through the connecting wall to the kitchen . Then it is fitted to the skirting board in my kitchen direct through to its own 30A fuse box…

Is it possible to do the above? The lighting in question is six recessed ceiling GU10 lights, controlled by a motion sensor in the middle of the ceiling. As expected, these lights come on during the day when someone walks into the utility room, which also has a ceiling skylight. This is a waste of electricity and is…

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…

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.

With all the debate going on this morning about standing charges, there was a article on the BBC webpage and it showed a picture of what looked like a hob with two convection rings and two gas rings, something I have never seen before. My question is are such hobs available in the UK and what are the benefits of them?

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…

Hi everyone. We have an existing conservatory bolted on to the dining room, with no doors between the two. Having a little one pottering around has made us think about improving insulation - its fairly cold in the winter and needs the heating on to make bearable, in the summer can get hot but is north facing so doesn't get…

I recently moved to Portugal taking my ottoman bed with me. I knew one of the gas struts was failing but thought I would sort it out when I got here. So. now I need to replace a pair of gas struts, 55cm long when open, 35cm when closed, with a sticker saying '900N'. I can't find any which are both the right length and the…

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…

Hello. I have a 1970 house with a downpipe that goes straight into the ground, rather than into a drain. The top of the pipe overflows when it rains. I can see the top of the pipe is blocked, but can't see how far down it goes. I'm worried if I start faffing with it I'll cause a blockage further down. My question is what…

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

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…

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…

Anyone know how to use these types of clips to attach panel to post?

My vertical blinds are stuck and don't twist or pull. I don't believe anything is adjustable, anyone had this?

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

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