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Thanks guys. I wanted something that will cover 5cm at least say, so none of those any good. Just had a thought... maybe vinyl stickers would do the trick? I've got loads of samples sent to me... just need to find

I bought a number plate holder for my car. It's stainless steel and secured with small screws. One of the screws is rusting. It's only been 2 weeks since I fitted. (I'm complaining to the seller and kicking up a fuss - but I'm guessing it's a Chinese seller - they'll probably offer a refund or...

A bit of a random question... I have many charging cables... all black. I want to add 'something' to help me identify which cable is which just by glancing. Electric tape! That does the trick Except... it comes undone and the stickiness starts opening up over time Could I try anything else...

@John D brilliant! Torsion spring fits the bill! Very expensive though I could buy and bend into place one part and cut short another part - but then it would be a waste if it doesn't work - either the spring will be too weak or too strong EDIT: just saw some videos on youtube to make coil...

We've got an Ikea bin. One of the coil springs has broken. Can I get an exact duplicate from somewhere or can I somehow repair? See pic below, I tried cutting a safety pin and was trying to somehow attach that to the broken end of the spring: Is there someway I can weld/forge the 2 bits...

Drilling through the yellow part and adding packers - that's what I was planning :) I've got the item now... the thing is, I wanted to be able to turn the wheel. Which I can do. But I've tried putting the cable on and it's simply too heavy! The cable is EV charging cable. Turning becomes hard...

I have a garden office - built to the max height and width dimensions. Are there any planning regulations for installing solar panels on the roof? The roof is flat and the panels need to be fitted at 15 degrees. I asked my council and they pointed me to a website detailing planning permissions...

Thanks guys. I missed saying I needed to put on a wall ‍‍ But you figured that out. All replies super helpful I need an angle bracket or a joist hanger @robinbanks great suggestion as well - now I'm thinking this might be the best solution - get screws long enough. I'll experiment and see how...

I need some advice + any ideas of how to create a metal 'lip' to hold a cable reel. See below for the cable reel: I need 'something' to hold the middle part so that the black part can be rotated. I found something similar - but can't find where to buy! See below: I'd love ready made. But...

We had some work done The builder needed to get to the floorboard and remove carpet temporarily He put back, every looked OK But in 2 places there's a big lump under the carpet Not sure how to get rid of He didn't have any special carpet tools But I didn't see how he took off in the first...

Thanks for the replies guys. The part isn't on those links you gave. I'll take apart and send a pic later. It's about 1cm thick and normally hidden - I purposely left a bit showing to ask my question. >> 1. If that is your washing machine waste going into the left hand spigot on the trap...

I took apart pipes under the kitchen sink. The washing machine was still smelling after having cleaned thoroughly. I put all pipes together and now get dripping water. I took everything apart, can't see where the leak is coming from. There is a large yellow washer that is broken. I went to the...

I want to add some shelving high up in a bathroom and also one for a toilet. I want to be able to store loo rolls up there. No space anywhere else. What kind of shelving should I get? 100% plastic - to avoid water damage over time - this is what I thought would be the answer. Plastic shelves...

Thanks for the awesome replies. The starting point for me is to drill holes. @Odds the plastic is tough on the rim compared to the rest of the box. Then a saw I guess. + sanding. Heat seems a good option - but would like to keep smooth edges. After cutting: the structure is compromised...

Guys... thanks for all the replies. I'm super confused! And a little lost in some of the acronyms used :) EV charger: hoping to have installed end of Jan I hope. But... I still would like a solution to *safely* charge from a granny 3 pin WITH extension through a letterbox. Weatherproof...