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Se we have an old Boxer boiler, its reliable and quiet and heats well. I decided to repaint the cabinet and disconnected the wires to the thermostat knob and the other button on the front of the casing. I clearly didn't rewire it correctly, as the boiler wont cut off now? She turns on and...

Ok the wife has bought some fancy, and bloody expensive, door knobs problem is they are unsprung. I got a medium sprung latch and it doesn't seem strong enough to spring the knob back on its own, I did notice bolt is through the latch perfectly a lined it will spring back. I haven't drilled any...

Folks, I have had a bit of a mare this last week, we got our new fireplace in and got our new laminate floor down. The problem is there is a dip right in the middle of the floor where when stepped on the boards flex about 5mm I would guess and air can be heard escaping. Now the fitter has had...

Ok so been in our new house about a year and the exterior windows and doors need restained and as we seem to have a decent weeks weather I am going to get started. Now I have had a good look at all the frames and although some areas are flaking badly the wood seems sound, no bits breaking off...

Hi I bought 2 new fire alarms for the house as I seen them on offer, they were battery powered not mains. Got home removed the old alarms to find they are mains with battery back up, wot the best way to make the wiring in the ceiling safe so I can attach the new alarms? Thanks Ian

Ok, So 7 months ago I done a few rooms in the house with Dulux Once... I know I know, I have since learned this stuff is awful. Its yellowing already. No I have undercoated the hall and am looking for a good gloss that wont yellow within the year. I have been advised that Crown Solo and B&Q...

Hi guys, Car has started twice failed to start for me in the last week. It's not a starter problem I don't think as there has been a click and on the other occasions the car starts perfectly. I think either the battery has had it, it is a good number of years old, or the alternator isn't...

Hi guys, We have a back boiler at our open fire in the front room, we moved into the house last year and never really used it and don't have a clue as I can't get it to heat the radiators to a hot temp. It does heat the water however very very well so I don't understand. There is a switch...

Folks, While painting my small downstairs bathroom I noticed on my second coat the paint was blistering in places, NNNOoooo! I know for best I need to strip everything right back to the plaster question is what's the best way, as so far I haven't had this problem before. Do I simply use...

Hi guys bit of advice, tips needed. Having recently moved into my house I have been progressing through it painting and tidying up. I am currently on the main bedroom and have completed the paintwork. There is an alcove where the kingsize bed sits that I would like to paper, I have the...

Hi guys, I am decorating my new house, Converted bungalow, and have came up against a very annoying problem. Upstairs we have have some small doors on the walls for access to storage space in the eves, these doors are made of MDF and have a tapered edge. The previous owner just emulsioned...

Hi folks, I've lurked here for a while, mainly for decorating tips as I recently bought my first home, so thanks for all he tips. My problem is I got an electrician in to install downlights in my hall, livingroom and bedroom and I have just been round to see them in for the first time...