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Whilst at my mum's house recently, the WC seemed to be rather slow operating and short of water during the flushing cycle. Before I strip it to see what can be replaced. Can anyone give some pointers as to which bits will need replacing. I think as it is part of a bathroom suite...

I think the design is called 'Shed Roof?'

I want to view a bungalow for sale where the front roof is pitched at a different angle to the rear, thus giving a offset joint where you would normally find the ridge tiles. ( abit like two Mono Roofs joined together at different angles). The offset between both roof heights (18"- 24")...

You should buy a socket set which are B.A. not metric... Find a socket which nearly fits. Hit it on with a hammer to force it over the screw, then undo it.

Thanks, Is the bung kit for the tank or for the 15mm pipe?

I know tradesmen have there own quick methods with dealing with sealing pipes. My question is. I have to replace a rusted/holed leaking radiator. Both valves are seized. Apart from switching the pump off... How best can I stop water flow from the pipes temporarily when I lift the radiator...

What do the premarked dots mean?? QUOTE Was years before someone pointed out the premarked dots long tape measures to me. Quite a revelation.

I only do odd jobs around the house. Can someone recommend a planer which would suit at a reasonable price? Thanks

Thanks for comments. Gutters are wood joining to plastic. Trouble is, the stone roof slates overhang far too much to allow any quick work. I have pushed up sheet of aluminum between gutter and wall to prevent water soaking in. Thats it until Spring. Thanks everyone. Alan

As we have a cold snap :x I want to check my above froststat. I have taken off the cover. I can see the degrees figures on the middle dial. I can see no point to align the 5 degree arrow with! Can I assume it would be at the 12 o'clock point and that 5degrres is about correct? Any...

I am not sure why I appear not to be able to take measurements off tape measures correctly. (It is not an eye sight thing!). Is it the way that certain makes models are laid out? Ok, I agree it is myself which is largely to blame. Maybe I am a bit dyslexic? I often treble read a reading...

Now tracked it down, Roofing Mate. Screwfix stock it. Thanks

Can anyone please advise of suitable product to apply to leaking gutter joint? Idealy, a product that can be applied onto wet surface. Please quote full name of product and where I can usually buy the product. Thanks very much Alan PS. Geo Cel Roofing mate I have heard is good...

Any tips on achieving a smooth crossover of sealant eg. in the shower corner where a vertical meets a horizontal run? I have mastered the straight runs, but have made a mess at the corner! Thanks Alan

I have mastered the art of applying smooth lines but spoil it when I have to do a vertical line joining a horizontal line., I seem to splodge it! Any tips please on achieving the professional finish! The best sealant lines I ever see are the ones usually seen in German Hotels etc. How do...

Thanks for the tip on using Re Threaders. Not sure whether the threads are 3.5 or 4.0mm ? The wall boxes for lights and 13 Amp plug are about 18 yrs old. Which thread are they lible to be? Thanks

Unfortunately, some cement has got trapped behind the switch securing screws which make fitting new screws impossible. Is there a thread tap (3.5mm) availabe that can be used to clean up the the threaded ears inside a light switch or 13Amp socket wall box.