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It is the screws in the side of the door which attach the piece of metal that holds the lock in place. Does that help (sorry, not very good at technical stuff)

Hi, We have a problem with the screws on the external door between our kitchen and the lean-to. The screw holes seem to have been stripped and the screws keep coming out of the holes causing problems locking the door. Any ideas how we can fix it? It is a glass and PVC door and the lock bit...

Thanks for the reply. The cracks are really fine that you can't feel them when you run your finger over it. I will try the mist coat and see how it looks.

Hi, we recently had our bedroom skimmed and part of the plaster cracked as the plaster underneath has blown. The plasterer came out and removed this section before replastering however due to the hot weather we have had I think it has dried out too quick and some hairline cracks have formed...

Thanks, we have told the plasterer and am awaiting a reply

Thanks, he was skimming over the previous wall as the surface was rubbish. We had removed all the damaged plaster on the previous layer before this was done. There is also another area which sounds hollow but has not cracked. Should this come off to?

We have recently had our bedroom walls skimmed but when we went to put on the second coat of paint, noticed we have a thin crack in the new paintwork. A second coat of paint has not helped. Tapping the wall it does seen to be hollow. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

Thanks Dec, I shall do that now

This pic does not show it very well as it is very pale paint. The wall has been newly skimmed however tapping on this part of the wall it seems hollow unlike the rest of the wall.

Pics of bedroom

I am currenlty decorating my bedroom though when we went to put on the second coat of paint, noticed we have a thin crack in the new paintwork about six inches long. A second coat of paint has not helped. Any suggestions? The rest of the wall is fine. Thanks

Has anyone got any tips for painting skirting boards? The walls are nearly finished so will be starting them soon but don't want to pull off the wall paint with masking tape. Thanks

Thanks JonB and Nige. I originally thought it might be to stop the heat warming up the bracket or something lol I will sleep better now :)

I would have thought these limit there movement though? (sorry, I really dont have a clue about DIY) I am missing one on my rad but is it worth the hassel of paying someone to take it off the wall so I can put it on?

Hi, can anyone tell me that the purpose of the little plastic bits that fit over the metal bracket that fixes the radiator for the wall are for? Thanks

Can I also ask how much I need to sand back? Will I need a primer before I repaint? Should I finish the walls before or after I do this? Thanks very much

Thanks, the skirting boards have been painted before so I am just wanting to brighten them up. Sounds like a lot of sanding :)

Can anyone advise if I will need to sand down the skirting boards and other woodwork before painting them? Also, should i leave this till after the walls are painted? Cheers

Can anyone advise if it is best to paint the walls or skirting boards first? I always thought you paint the skirting boards first and come up a little higher but most things I have read say to start from the top of a room and work down. Also any tips on how to paint the skirting and doors...