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Hi I have just bought some softwood garage doors. I want to paint them with a cream gloss paint but not sure what undercoat primer etc to use for long lasting results. Advice on what type of gloss paint to use would also be appreciated. Regards Sacko

Hi does anyone know how to remove the air vents on a Corsa 1.2 SXi 2010 plate/ I need to replace mine as some of the vents have broken. It looks like they just pull out but I'm afraid to attempt it as I don't want to cause any more damage. Sacko

OK guys heres one for debate and I'm sure you will all be wanting to promote your favorite. The debate (or my dilemma) is this. My son is about to leave the armed forces and has been given the opportunity to retrain in a trade. He is a hands on outdoor person so office and factory work would...

Hi, does anyone know where I can get a bottom cooker element for a Premier B6003ZE oven. The ID on the element is BALCIK/VDE/A1/230V 1200W 44/09 Regards Sacko

Hi I have found a small leak in the roof of my 1930's semi detached three bed house. Had a roofer look at it and he says I have "nail sickness" causing the slate tiles to slip. I'm not disputing that as being a roofer he would know! He has suggested a new roof and has quoted just over £5k to...

Hi I would like to replace the roof on my outside workshop. It currently has uPVC corogated sheets. I'm looking to replace it with OSB board and roofing felt. My problem is, everywhere I look I can only find OSB board at 2440 x 1220 x 18. Anyone know where I can get OSB board in 3000mm...

Hi I have a Ferroli DOMIcompact F 30 B combi boiler fitted with a Modena Time clock 39803840. Does anyone know where I can get the programing instructions from? Ive got full instructions for the boiler but not the timer. Regards Sacko

Hi I have just bought a 1930's semi that does not have a roof lining (not unusual for a property this age - so i'm told) my question is "can I do anything from the inside i.e. a DIY project or will I have to have a new roof? There are no problem with ingress of the elements at the moment...

Hi does anyone where I can get a high level bulb remover in the UK. I have seen them on the internet but would have to import them from America. The type I am looking for are telescopic to fit over various size bulbs. Cheers Sacko

Hi I have had a small leak in my bathroomwich found its way through to my living room ceiling. The ceiling is water marked and will need painting but what worries me is that a small section of artex seems to have bubled and looks a bit dry. I have been told that a watered down solution of PVA...

Hi Guys I have just re-fitted my bathroom suit into another room. My problem is that the bath and shower tray was sealed with a huge amount of transparent bathroom sealer (the plumber must have had a job lot he even stuck the sink to the wall with it - i.e. no screws). Anyway it is a bit of...

Hi, two thing... (1) I have just removed a shower cubicle and am replacing it with a bath, however the water feed for both hot and cold are in 15mm, is it ok to expand the pipework to 22mm for both to fit onto the bath taps. I have a great water pressure running off a Boilermate 2 system, so...

I have a Laurell tree in my garden, well established at about 7 foot high. It has been in the garden for around seven years. Only this year all the leaves turned yellow and eventually dropped of. I have left it in and have now noticed new growth coming from the root. I havent done anything in...

Hi I am thinking of fitting a timer switch to my immersion heater. I have seen one advertised in screwfix direct (7 day digital timer) has anyone used this before for this type of job?? The switch to the immersion is a fused switch so I assume that I would connect the timer in the same way ie...

Hi I am thinking about painting my kitchen unit doors as they are made of solid wood and of good quality. They are dark oak in colour and I want to paint them cream. Firstly what is the best way to prepare before painting. Secondly what would make the best finnish brush roller or spraying...

I have recently removed a dividing wall in my kitchen and have had to patch in plaster board (white side out). I have lined the joins with self adhesive skrim and am about to skim with plaster. In the past my plastering has'nt been up to much, I can never seem to get the mix right. I am...