Recent content by AndyC68

Hi, I'm looking for a replacement for this bathroom door handle that locks by blocking the handle when the bit that goes through the plate is turned. Found these on the Screwfix site but they seem to require a mortice lock. Ideally looking for all the pieces pictured above in one package...

Wow. By 'random orbital sander' I thought you meant, just any brand.

Hi opps, thanks for a brilliantly comprehensive answer. I gave it a coat of masonry paint a few years ago (when it was less damaged) so was thinking of the same again rather than gloss. I don't have an orbital sander but this sounds like the perfect excuse to buy one! Great advice on the clear...

Hi, novice DIY guy here After a bit of a 101 on repainting/repairing the stone lintel thing above our front door Am guessing this will involve scraping the flaky bits off first, then filling, sanding and painting, but would appreciate an idea of best tools/products/methods Cheers

It lasted 18 years! New kitchen would be nice but until then just thought there might be a way to stick it down smoothly rather than remove bits

Hi, sure there must have been loads of posts about sticking kitchen laminate but thought I'd start this so I could post pictures and ask if there's a best solution for this problem specifically Laminate is around the oven and heat has caused it to peel - a large section on one side and smaller...

Ta, I know the spindle length so it sounds like the one I linked to should be okay.

Or I could just bring the handle into the shop and ask them, I guess. Maybe they're all interchangeable and I'm overthinking it.

Hi, got a couple of espag window handles to replace - just want to make sure I get the correct ones Here's the old handle It's a 15mm spindle Will these work? If not would appreciate a link to the right ones. Cheers

OK, didn't know any of that, thanks for the heads up... Can you clarify for me - how is the backflow actually caused? Is it only when water enters via the nozzle and flows back up the pipe? So e.g. if you submerge the end of the pipe in the toilet water (not sure why you'd do that) then some...

The nozzles break water regulations? Or the whole hose? We had it professionally installed. The hose works fine - just needs a nozzle.

Got one of those flexible shower hose type toilet hoses. Instead of a gun attachment it just had a small nozzle but that has now been accidentally flushed down the toilet (don't ask, no idea). Looked everywhere online but can't find a replacement nozzle, either separately or as part of a set...

Hi, a DIY novice here - as you will soon realize Due to circumstances that do not reflect well on me (inexperience, incompetence, general lack of concentration) I have painted the section of our bedroom above the picture rail not with simple emulsion but with oil-based satin internal and...