Recent content by huwy123

That’s a great idea. Thanks, didn’t think of that

I have changed the hinges already actually. It then sunk more

Hi there My fence appears to be sinking around the post on which the gate is hung to the point that it’s now near impossible to open the gate and the hinges are bent. Can anyone offer some pointers on the best way to fix this, hopefully simpler than completely dismantling the fence and starting...

I see what you mean - the right angle of the shoe is going to reduce splashing. Will look into. Guess I will need to shorten the drain pipe. Thanks for the excellent advice

Thanks. I'd think the gradient is ok, I've taken a picture from behind the drain as you can see the slope against the wall. I'm thinking water splashing (made worse by dropped leaves blocking the drain) is the likely cause. Will look at a cover.

Thanks all. I have some wet and forget so will use that. Then maybe try some brick repair and waterproofer

Hi there, I've noticed some spalling on the corner of my 1950s house and was hoping for some advice - namely should I just patch this up (and seal?), or could there be an issue here that needs investigating? This is the corner of my integrated garage. The block paving was done about 4.5 years...

Hello, Hoping for some advice. I have a problem with recurring cracks in the plasterboard ceiling in my converted loft. As you can see from the pictures, the cracks are where the flat part of the ceiling starts to slope downwards inline with the dormer. I have tried to scrimm and repair, but it...

Hello, I have a slight leak the source of which I believe to be where the fibreglass (?) roof meets the lead. If you look at the attached photo you can see the edge looks rough. I was hoping for some advice on how best to seal this and what to use? Thanks in advance, H

Thanks all much appreciated. Looks like it will just pull out Pipe (I think) was whacked by some scaffolding

Hello, (Sorry for what must be a very basic question) I need to replace a cracked waste pipe. Can anyone tell me what type of connection this is? I was guessing push fit - do I just need to pull it out? Thanks for any advice, Huw

Its a B&Q kitchen so you a probably right. Thanks again.

Thanks a lot mate - appreciate the response. I guess I will need to get the jigsaw out

Hello. Can anyone tell me what this thing is called please? The cabinet door hinge mounts on to it. It's broken and I need to replace Thanks in advance, Huw

Yes doesn’t seems very good idea - for this reason