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    Replacing a garage door

    I know this sounds a bit like how long is a bit of string but could anybody give me a very rough idea of the cost of replacing a single garage door. I would need something fairly secure as I keep a lot of tools in the garage. I live in Kent if that makes a difference.
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    Yet another RCD tripping problem

    I wonder if you kind folks could shed any light on my problem, bearing in mind that I know nothing of electrics. I have recently had a new board installed which is a mixture of MCBs and RCDs. On trying my air compressor for the first time it immediately tripped the RCD. It is a 2hp compressor...
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    Laptop Repair

    This site may be useful for those of you with laptops. http://www.laptoprepair101.com/
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    Waxoil homebrew

    I've tried this on my LandRover and it works! http://www.graemef.rapidial.co.uk/Waxoil%20homebrew.pdf
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    Air Compressor oil.

    It is now time to change the oil in my piston type air compressor. Would it be OK to use normal multi-viscosity car engine oil or would I have to purchase very expensive compressor oil. The instructions supplied with the machine are of no help. Thanks in advance folks.
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    Compressor driven by generator.

    I have a 2.2kva generator which I think pushes out about 1,800 watts. I want to buy an air compressor of about 1.5 HP which I think draws about 1,100 watts. I know that on the face of it the generator should be adequate but I have been told that some electric motors need a large current in order...
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    Something to cheer you up.

    You will need the sound up for this one. http://www.pastiche.info/topliens/zik/numanumaye.htm
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    Constructing a base for a shed

    I want to errect a 10' x 12' shed in a wood and it would be difficult to get in a concrete mixer and lay a hard base. Would it be OK to errect the shed on bearers and if so what size would the bearers have to be and how far apart? Would the bearers need to be resting on slabs and if so would I...
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