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I need to replace three 100 X 100 fence posts that are set into concrete in very clay soil. The fence was built professionally using a nail gun so would be very difficult to dismantle. My intended repair is to put the new posts into meta posts, set in concrete just a foot or so away from the...

Our electric water softener has stopped working so we are looking to replace it. Just the two of us in a bungalow. Would you recommend electric or non-electric and why? Most reliable models? Thanks in advance

My water softener (Culligan Water Genie) is 10 years old, beeping and coming up with "err 1" The instructions say to switch off the supply and reset after switching back on. The display then shows 00:00 flashing and the buttons have no effect. The "err 1" and beeping returns after a few minutes...

Hi. We have a BWT water softener - very unhappy with it as the low salt indicator has never worked as we were told it would. Do we really need one or are the electrical systems just as good? Thanks in advance.

For some months now, we've noticed a light blue residual left in the bath below the taps. The water drips for a while after using the shower head (which we only use for washing the dogs) and then a few days later we notice the blue. It cleans off ok - just wonder what it might be?

Just used the water based Dulux undercoat and gloss with great success on skirting. On the tin it says for wood or metal Does anyone have experience of using this on radiators?

I need to repaint some skirting. Last done about 8 years ago. Can I use the one coat paints (they were done with full gloss before) If so, Crown or Dulux for the better gloss finish?

I have grey 10mm pipes going to my rads. I was able to buy white covers but can no only find 15mm - anyone know of a supplier?

We just had our kitchen refitted and have discovered that the plumber fitted the inlet and outlet incorrectly which has resulted in limescale in a few places, most noticeably on our shower screen. What would the trades people recommend to effectively remove limescale? Thanks

Sorry for all the questions, but we only have Currys in the town who have very limited tech knowledge. We currently have sky using our own dish with two cables. We want a small TV in the playroom for the grandchildren that we can play Netflix on as well. If I buy a smart TV with Free-sat...

The on/off light on our samsung built in cooker has never worked - now 3 years old. Model number BQ2Q7G078 The cooker works absolutely fine, except the failure of this light to come on. We only realised recently that the light should work, but Samsung don't want to know. The appliance came...

My electrician fitted eight of these in my kitchen ceiling two years ago and two have failed. How do I change the bulb?

Our central heating has grey 10mm pipework. I found some 10mm pipe sleeves but now they seem to be out of stock everywhere. I have tried using 15 mm but they don't work as well. Any ideas, please? Cannot take up the floor and fit 10mm white pipe, by the way.

This picture shows the position of flues from my two boilers (heating and hot water) as well as a vent. Our new gas engineer says this is illegal (not enough space between flues) and we need a new combi boiler as re-positioning of the water heater flue is not possible. This was a purpose built...

Can anyone tell me where to get this black connector please? I assume if you click on the link, you will see what I am talking about! Cheers Bazzer //media.diynot.com/208000_207722_89115_44528725_thumb.jpg

Is it right that if an extension was built prior to 1992, then building regs and planning permission has no bearing as it was done over 14 years ago? I know it should still be checked, but is there any danger of local authority or bearded conservationists can cause a problem for us? Not in...

Sorry - new user and didn't realise I couldn't add to an original post so have reported here My plumber has given up and told me I should call out the Alpha engineer at a one off cost of £300. My problem is intermittent hot water, no problem with CH. if I override and switch the CH on, I get...

My plumber has given up and told me I should call out the Alpha engineer at a one off cost of £300. My problem is intermittent hot water, no problem with CH. if I override and switch the CH on, I get hot water, although not as hot as when the hot water works without the CH on, which it does...