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Hi All, Looking for some help. I brought a custom made lamp from Germany and I asked if it could be fitted with a UK plug. The lamp arrived today with said plug and just out of interest I decided to take a look inside. There are only 2 wires (Black and White). The Black was connected to...

Hi, I have this odd patch on my wall. Ive painted the wall 4-5 times and even tried stain stop, but the patch is still visible once the paint is dry. Any ideas how I can fix this?

I'm trying to find replacement seals for these windows. So far I haven't found anything. Could someone point me in the right direction? Current ones are 2 fins, stapled down into a groove in the window itself.

Ive used masking tape to paint my windows. Ive had no issues but on the last window the tape has stuck to the glass. Whats the best way to get it off? Ive tried Glass cleaner, WD-40, and White spirit. Nothings worked. The glue seems to have gone rock solid.

My flat has wooden pivot windows (double glazed). A few are leaking if kept open in the rain. What is the best way to seal them? It looks like some sort of putty was used in the construction, which I guess has broken down over the years. Im guessing silicone is the easiest way to go, but unsure...

What is the best adhesive to stick a stone shower tray to a Hardwood Plywood floor? The tray is made of silica and quartz mixed with a polymer.

Hi, My PC went off unexpectedly and now wont turn back on. When I try to turn it on the case lights up for half a second but that’s it. There seems to be power as the fans will start to turn, then stop. There is also a power light on a usb splitter which is plugged in the back. I was...

I've just brought a flat and I've run some new wiring for the telephone. I have run it in the following way: I think the phone line is still active as I've received bills from BT in the mail for the former owner (sadly passed away). I tried plunging a basic landline telephone into the test...

I have an old style property. The gutters, sinks and baths/shower all connect together in a 86mm stack. The Toilet connects into a 100mm stack. I need to run a new plastic 40mm shower drain but I cant find anyway to contact it to the 86mm cast iron stack. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm...

Does anyone know of any walk-in / low profile shower trays that are 650mm or 600mm wide? So far I've only found one (https://www.akw-ltd.co.uk/products/shower-trays/braddan-1200-x-650/) and I don't think the drain position is going to work for me. Ive looked at custom made but there very...

My flat has these handles on Pivot Windows. Looking to replaces them but haven't found anything yet. Has anyone come across these before / know where to get them?

Hi, I have an old thermostat and timer for flat i just got, I want to replace them and Im wondering if I can replace both with one unit. Not sure how I would do this those since there is 2 wires, one for each device I assume. Any ideas?