Recent content by Bishop123

Earlier this year I had our concrete gutters fully re-lined. Already there are some damp patches at the top of the interior walls. So, a complete waste of money. The next step will be either aluminium linings or complete removal and replacement with uPVC. Which is best. Aluminium lining...

I am going to paint the inside of my garage which is lined with regular breeze blocks. I am thinking of putting on a layer of diluted pva followed by regular emulsion. My worry is that the garage is adjoined by a boiler room with a gas boiler. There is also a small freezer in the garage. Both of...

Thanks John.

Thanks Ian.

Many thanks for your reply.

My 10 yr old X Type is loosing pressure slowly on both front tyres. Told by tyre fitters today that wheels are corroding. New rubber seals fitted for now but will need to get the wheels refurbished soon. Any advice about where to get this done? Is there a reliable national firm that could do the...

Possible but the cost of P&P may weigh too heavily.

I have a number of old woodworking tools that I need to sell but am not sure of the best way of going about it. The tools were owned by my late grandfather and date from the late Victorian or early 1900s period. I want to get some cash for them but also want them to go to a 'good home'. Are...

Yes, thats the usual hozelock fitting. Probably Amazon but will check on kelkoo before going ahead.

Karcher K4 Pressure Washer

I'm thinking of buying one of these. If you've got one you may be able to help me with this. The Ads talk about it being possible to draw water via a bucket. But, will it also connect to an outside tap using a standard Hoselock 'yellow and orange' fitting? Also, what do you think of the product...

I am looking to buy a small number of ready made up kitchen base units and wall units to install in my garage. I don't want to buy a full kitchen! Does anyone know of a supplier in the Bristol area who would have some odd units in stock - would save me a lot of searching and don't want to resort...

In that case I'll get him to come back again. Many thanks.

Gas supply is back on. Engineer was only concerned about the supply - up to and including the meter - didn't do anything to the boiler.

Model is Greenstar CDi Wont start up at all so no heating or water. Mike