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The rubber connector between the detergent dispenser to the washing machine tub has perished on my "Varioperfect". Also know as a "Washing Machine Dispenser Fill Hose". It loosens off the dispenser during the spin cycle meaning water leaks during the rinse. I want to replace it but it looks...

Hi, i want to replace cork tiles in my bathroom (on a wooden floor) with glue down vinyl tiles. I'm totally confused as to how to go about it. I get the basic principle of: 1 - clearing the floor and leveling it. 2 - applying the adhesive glue 3 - laying down the tiles. But the detail of the...

@footprints and @foxhole thanks, sorry I should have said the sole and boot is held together with a metal plate from underneath the sole (which the blades then attach to) so all I need is something relatively flexible that will fill in the gap and stop the sole flapping about. Will give the...

I've some old (and irreplaceable!) rollerblades. The blade/wheels detach and you can walk in the boots. The foam joining the sole to the boot has degraded over the years and is now soft and sticky. I want to remove it and then fill with some black no-nails CT1. The problem is removing every...

Damn it, too impatient and rushed ahead before the weekend is done. Ok looks like I’m going to learn the hard way. don’t have a stud finder and didn’t guess right where the joist was! So had to re-bore. 2 more questions again! 1: how best should I fill in the missing plaster board? 2: the...

Thanks very much, eventually did it! Sort of.. I’ve two further problems/questions: 1. is it absolutely necessary to have the connections sit in a box? i got Wago lever connectors but to put them in a Wago junction box means I would need to strip the cabling back further. 2. How do I drill...

Hi, I want to change a regular hanging ceiling light to a gu10 downlight. I thought I would have just one cable but there are 4 connected! See photos. Can anyone let me know what I need to do? Thanks https://ibb.co/F31x4z1 https://ibb.co/KDSbQJV

I have a huge number of wooden casement windows I want to draught proof. I have decided that foam or rubber options behind the window just make it difficult to close if you a full / no gap fit. While I'm not averse to using them altogether I think a good weather pile system is on balance...

my kitchen extractor hood is blocked I think. Air suction is poor/non-existant although it sounds like it's doing it's thing. the filters are clean but the motor is so clogged with grease it drips! Wanted to stick a screwdriver up there but it's so tight doesn't seem possible. Any...

once you find this "secret flap" fingers alone to pull out the gunk isn't enough. would recommend using a quality kitchen towel/cloth to stick in there and fish out whatever you can. And make sure you reach the area where the water pump is located (located to left once you're inside this flap...

my kitchen tap aerator needs changing. the thread measures 25mm diameter. I've looked high & low online and can't find anything - help!

is there an iphone app out yet for the forum?

my girlfriend who's an artist is painting a wooden box. She's using water based paints and wants to varnish the thing once she's finished. What varnish should she use? She's a very good artist, and the box has been painted in an traditional style so I'm looking for a varnish which would...

where do I get one of those? is it legal? I like the idea of causing them some pain! yeah! :twisted:

will try to upgrade the fixings myself. make sure they'll never come off type of thing. am a bit p*ssed off that the plumber just redid it with the same weak fixings when he knew someone had already stolen it once already.. arghh!!