Recent content by lewy

I bought one from screwfix works great no problems installing just the same as a normal pull switch.

to get my Shogun through the MOT I have to drive it hard for 5 mins then take it straight in and do the emissions test first to get it to pass. I used to have a Fiesta, do the normal stuff i.e. air filter, re gap the plugs. If it's yellow gunk coming from the breather hose from the oil...

I think I was very lucky in that my uncle was 'in' the trade. anyone can walk in to the depot and buy stuff but my impression was that the prices are not set at all and vary wildly on who you are. I had to plan it myself, they didn't send anyone round, but if I was you, I'd get B&Q or...

I've just finished my kitchen which was supplied by Howdens. Good points are all carcasses are made up and seem good quality, all the bits were there, some turned up damaged but they were quick to replace them with no problems. This is the only kitchen I've ever done but if I was to do it...

One of the black wires should have red tape on it, this is the switched live from the light switch and this goes to the BROWN wire in your new fitting. The other black wire goes to the BLUE on your fitting The 2 reds will need to go into a terminal block if your new fitting doesn't have...

What I do is to use a very sharp chisel and slowly work your way along moving the chisel side to side. Make sure the glue is well stuck first and take your time. Then clean it up with a plane

Just bought this mirror http://www.e-furnitureplus.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=77&products_id=394&osCsid=52a037560fc249b01ccf0dcf7594c1ff It comes with no fixings and has a flat back. It weighs 25KG, and suggestions on best way to hang it? I previously had a mirror there, not as...

pics may help

right let me try to explain it's really easy when you know how, i've used loads of these. 1) slide off the label part 2) take the screw right out and put the label under the nut and onto the screw using one of the 2 holes in the label, then put the screw back in so its just niting on the...

see this link http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=85462&id=36664 if you can find a joist where the plasterboard is nailed or screwed to then even better, you can use a detector to try and locate the heads of the nail/screws to help you

lewy wrote: yes they were, it was only temporary whilst i had everything in bits (2 days) the cable you see was only for the ignition for the gas hob. What was the big thick one that ran along the top of the tiles then dived down behind the cooker? Also - your floor. Do you plan to...

yes they were, it was only temporary whilst i had everything in bits (2 days) the cable you see was only for the ignition for the gas hob. see new pics below

rip the ceiling down, see my pics, I've just done exactly what you want to do. Makes a mess though :shock:

Only view if you want the answers rsvt o pylc shdfe syyk mukki ca uas hvk nybjcy LI IOV IVVVO kelxly 1 and 2 obvious 3 magic eye type thingy 4 adjust contrast 5 hold left button run mose over image 6 open in notepad 7 save the file and note the name of it! 8 use...

all fixed ok now,, i went into screwfix and they had some ''lightweight block anchors'' that you just hammer in then screw into that. They worked a treat. Thanks for all the replys