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Beko condenser dryer not drying properly. It seems to be doing everything, spinning, heat, pumping etc but not really seeing properly. Have spent a Sunday afternoon on you tube The question is, the reservoir at the bottom of the machine, which is pumped up to the isn't emptying there's a good 1...

Hi Apologies if this has already been asked. We laid down some Ocean Kota Blue limestone and didn't realise we should seal it (I know school boy error). It has started to mark, strange colours and the pointing has started to get moss. I have read about using a pressure washer, but not blasting...

Hi We're changing our windows from wood to upvc. The frames are a lot wider than our existing wooden ones. Frames are looking at 70mm, frames and openers (when viewed from the outside) 110mm, even wider if we get tilt and turn. Can we get slimmer frames or are these standard sizes? Thanks

Hi We have a 2005 Worcester Highflow 440 (not the CDI version) and need to change the flue to a vertical one. Worcester Support have given us the part numbers and all are ok priced except for Vertical Flue kit 87161167320 Slim chance but does anyone know where we can get this at an ok price...

We wish to put a wall with door on the back of the carport and have it look contemporary. Below is the type of look we are going for, with Cedar horizontal slats, however what would you build the wall from? We would build it as a stud wall, however to stop the wind and rain coming through (I...

We're getting condensation in the loft and the loft latch looks the culprit. It has the metal ladder attached which has probably twisted the hatch door over time. The loft door closes upwards. I'm going to add foam seal strips for the hatch door to course against. But need a way of securing...

I've seen a few posts here, so wondering what our best option would be. The ground floor is suspended concrete, with no insulation in it. We've done Wet UFH in all but one room, which is parquet flooring. That room is too cold, so want to remove the parquet and put a carpet down. The parquet...

We've finally chosen a grey sandstone for the patio then thought about steps up to the garden. With three small kids what can we do about the sharp sawn edge. The site doesn't offer a bull nose version. Thoughts? Cheers

Hi Do you know of a good site that shows the different prices for wood for decking. Even better if it gives pros and cons. We're thinking either composite or Siberian Larch. However would be good to find a site with different woods and composites with the prices for easy comparison. Ps...

I've bought some simple metal bike hangers to screw to the Garage wall, however i've seen some that pivot so the bike can hang against the wall. Simple hanger Pivoting hanger I'm wondering if i can mount it on some wood, then attach the wood to a batton on the wall using some sort of gate...

Most of our windows have condensation each morning. The ones in the bays are the worst alongside the bathroom. The double glazing looks old and narrow, but not blown. There are no trickle vents, roller blinds probably don't help begin so close and hindering air flow. We are now keeping the small...

I'm looking for these bolts (in photo) in black. M5's (I'm pretty sure) 35mm long What do you call this head? Thanks

We've had a stair runner, Wool Loop carpet installed. They Whipped the edges so it doesn't fray, however at the bottom of the stairs, where it meets the tiled floor, they have left it cut. As you can see from the photos, it isn't a neat cut and as it isn't finished it will slowly fray, small...

Hi Through poor planning etc I placed a double socket behind my Wall hung TV, which sits directly in the gap of the below bracket. When I close the bracket, if fits neatly around the gap in the arm, but then pushes on the plug cable, as it comes out of the plug. To get the TV to fit more...

We have bought a Samsung FF and the doors a thick. Because of this and the way it hinges the FF either has to sit proud of the units or you need quite a large gap at the sides. I have read (many sites) about requiring a certain amount of space at the sides, back and top for ventilation, however...

Hi The grey flexible pipe that links the overflow to the plug had snapped (see photo) I've fixed with a fantastic bodge, I can't source a replacement pipe. Is there a way to fix the pipe better than I have done?

Hi How would you fix this? The table hasn't had a lot of love, so we need to bring it back to life. I was thinking sanding and oil. But what about that crack? How do I repair or stop spreading. Thanks

We're looking to get motion sensing security lights on the back of the house. Having lived in other houses were the neighbours security lights blast their back garden, your back garden and half the neighbours bedrooms, I was thinking of getting a dimmable Security light. As I don't know which...

Stupidly parked on a street by the shops that I have parked on before (on a Sunday), looked at the sign and thought I was ok. As you can see from the photo, I was OK timewise for the main white sign, the unloading. I focused on this and didn't really look at the yellow one. 1) With this faded...

Hi We are looking for some decent downlights for the kitchen. They have to be fire rated as there is insulation above (don't ask) We like the Knightsbridge, as we can buy different fronts if we change our minds i.e. not sure about paintable white or brushed steel. Also there do tiltable...