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Hi all, I am looking to paint the sliding wardrobe doors in our bedroom. They appear to be made of plastic, formally white they have turned yellow over the years. As the doors are otherwise in good condition together with the mirrors, tracks & running gear I am hoping I could use white silk...

HI All, After 14 years we need to replace our Hotpoint built in washing machine. Are the fixing a standard height & the hinges a standard width apart or is there going to be problems refitting the cupboard door? Thanks for any replies. Brian.

Carp?? I keep Carp, Koi Carp.:)

Just thought of something, can the leads from different devices be used with any other device providing the smaller plug fits? Thanks again, Brian.

Thanks for the replies & the link, it is all a little clearer now. Thanks again, brian.

Hi All, I would like to fit a 13 amp 2 gang socket containing 2 USB charging sockets but am a little confused as to which type to get. Some have 2.1 amp some 3.1 amp. We have 2 smart phones & 1 tablet do we have to match the amps of the device to the socket or can any device with a USB cable be...

The fan was fitted over the shower cubicle in November 2014. During the first year the firm that fitted it had to return 3 times as the unit was either not woking or making a terrible noise, each time there was a lot of water in the extraction tubing and the fan unit. The last time they came...

Morning All, The car is an Citroen C3 1.4HDI Airdream plus registered November 2009. Fault as above, the rear wash wipe keeps coming on intermitantly for no reason. It can happen anytime & does not seem to be connected to using any particular control or switch. Any help would be helpful...

Thanks for those 2 replies. I shall try them both.

Morning all, In a few weeks we are having some work done in the bathroom. It will mean re-routing some of the pipes. The old pipes are boxed in with tiles covering the box sections. This will mean that there will be a lot of old grout on the existing wall tiles. My question is how to...

Thanks again for the replies. Prefab.

Thanks for those 2 replies. The reason for wanting the wireless model is because the bungalow was built open plan so apart from the bedrooms the lounge, hall & kitchen were one. The stat is in the hall which has no outside walls or windows. Now, this is where it gets complicated, we have had...

Morning All, I would like to change the wired wall central heating thermostat to a wireless one that could be carried from room to room. It would not have to be a programmable model. My question is would the receiver simply replace the existing stat using the same wires or would it have to...

Hi All, Just a quickie, Is there any concrete proof that triple glazing will reduce condensation better than double glazing. Thanks for looking.

Never mind she might cut her throat with it. Whoooooops what have I said.

Hi All, I think Screwfix deserve a mention & top marks for customer service. On Thursday I contacted their head office to report a fault on my mitre saw 7 months into the 12 months guarantee. Straight away I was offered an exchange or refund. As the saw had given me good service in the...

Bump. :(

Hi All, I am making some panels with a Japanese theme, that when backed with bamboo screening will cover the fence behind my Koi pond. I am using new planed timber. I would like to paint 2 coats of Cuprinol clear wood preserve followed by 2 coats of black Sadolin Extra Woodstain. My...

Thanks for the replies. I have found Brewers in Folkestone or Ramsgate both about 15 miles in opposite directions, I'm in Deal near Dover. Crown are in Chatham about 50 miles away. I will check them out in the morning & keep yer posted.

Thanks "Footprints" for the feedback. I cant find either product locally although I have not tried Wicks yet. I an sure that a PVA is available that is non water based, perhaps solvent or similar. I have stripped a quarter of the emulsion off & the rest is sound, I don't think I should...