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    connect tv to laptop

    hello, i was wondering if anyone knows exactly what cables i need to enable me to watch video played on my laptop on my tv. my hp laptop has a 7-pin s-video socket and my tv has a 4-pin socket,i believe i also need an audio cable.i'm not sure if you can fit a 4-pin plug into a 7-pin socket...
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    recording freeview with dvd recorder

    can anyone advise me on how to record freeview channels with my dvd recorder with hdd. i have a mustek r580 dvd with hard drive connected to a bt freeview box and television.i'm more or less sure i have it wired up correctly at the back using 3 scart leads,as ive checked with numerous people...
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    engine management light -fuel pump

    after experiencing problems with my engine management light coming on at about 70 mph on my astra 1.7 diesel 1999 i had it checked at a garage on there computer and they say it is reading critical malfunction and suggesting the fuel pump is on its way out (a £1000 repair job). this problem has...
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    removing dried plaster from wood

    i have just had a hardwood conservatory fitted and the wood was treated with a nice finish,however the plasterers have come in and plastered my walls and also covered alot of the wood.i've removed the bulk of the plaster by carefully scraping and brushing with a soft brush but it has still left...
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    engine management light

    the engine management light on my dashboard keeps coming on everytime i reach about 70 mph ,it disappears if i slow down to about 60 mph.it is very sluggish when the light is on and is unable to accelerate. the car is a vauxhall astra estate 1999 diesel. any ideas what might be causing this ...
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    suspended ceiling

    i'm thinking of lowering my ceiling in my kitchen which is about 4m *3m by fitting a suspended ceiling using a light weight tongue and groove and fitting four downlighters in it. my question is ,what is the best way to fit the framework to fix the t & g to,i was thinking of 3x2 roughsawn timber...
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    no hot water to shower

    can anyone help! i have just had my gas cooker and sink moved from my kitchen to the dining room temporarily (while we have an extension) now i cant get any hot water to my shower,also both the hot water taps need to be fully opened before the boiler kicks in and starts heating the water...
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    guttering(plastic to cast iron)

    i am going to replace my old cast iron guttering with pvc .where it joins onto next doors cast iron guttering is there a special fitting to join plastic to cast iron or do i just use a special solvent or filler to join them?
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    worcester 24 cdi (draining radiators)

    i have a worcester 24 cdi combi boiler,if i drain the radiator system to work on the radiators can i continue to use the boiler for hot water to the sink and bath taps or have i got to refill the radiator system before i can have a hot water supply again.
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    moving a radiator

    can anyone help i want to move a radiator from one wall to another about 6ft away ,it is downstairs and plumbed in using microbore pipe.the pipework is reasonably accessable under the floorboards.the combi boiler is a worcester 24cdi.i was wondering if i need to completely drain the system(if...
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