Recent content by Brian C.

Has anyone else noticed that the Valspar garden exterior paint at B & Q (purple label) is no longer available. About 6 weeks ago I purchased some of the garden paint for about £16 for a litre. A few days ago I went in for the same paint to be mixed in a different colour only to be told they no...

Thanks for all the reply's and the reassurance given. Brian C.

Thanks for the replies. It's just that we are a couple of oldies & quite frankly we don't know what is being installed. Is it possible for hackers to gain access to our computer in this way? Brian C.

Thanks for that, using Windows 11

Hi All, Our HP Envy laptop is 8 months old and seems to be working fine, apart from it keeps asking for updates to be installed, sometimes up to 4 or 5 times a week. It will not let us shutdown or restart without installing the updates. First of all, is it possible to disable these request...

Sorry its taken so long, but thanks for the reply foxhole.

Our water feature is looking a little tired, what paint could we use to repaint it. Idealy It needs to be matt charcoal colour. I realise any paint constantly in contact with running water will wash off. Thanks for any advice.

Hi DIY nut job, like you I'm just a diy'er but I feel water based paint doesn't cover like good old oil based paints used to. Hi foxhole, reading this & older post's I have ruled out radiator paints. But thanks for your reply. Brian

Thanks for that, best of luck covering red oxide with water based paint. I think painting the whole rad is a must.

Blimey that was quick Thanks for that.

Morning All, 1 of the radiators in a conservatory had quite a large patch of rust. As you can see by the photo I have rubbed it down & feathered the edges. Will the above paint hide the bare patch or will it show through? Should I prime just the patch? Also reading other posts Hammerite may...

Thank you all for your reply's, I have it all sorted. The mushroom on the old one kept sticking down so I attempted to unscrew the bolt with the intension of cleaning it, but it sheared off deep down inside, this is why I went for a new one. With regard to the washer inside the sink, I thought...

Thank you both for your reply's, Toolstation have a box spanner which is looking promising code 93000. Still a little confused regarding the seal kit, should there be a washer inside the basin between the basin & the pop up unit, sorry click clack unit. Thank you for your time, Brian.

Hi all, I have to fit a new pop up in the bathroom basin ( its the one you push down to engage & push again to release) it is fitted in a vanity unit so access is restricted. Is there a box spanner available to remove / replace the nut underneath? if so could someone point me to a link so I...

Hi All, and thanks again for the replies. The kitchen was supplied & fitted by Magnet about 16 years ago. The gadget in question is not 2 round baskets but 4 oblong chrome trays. To gain access the front panel is pulled out revelling the 1st 2 trays pulling the front panel further revels the...