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    Confused bestway to refresh dinning room chairs

    My oh wants to refresh dinning table chairs but she has no clue what has to be done and is looking for Step by step guide to achieve this she is ok with brush but is not sure if this is spray or paint job also thoroughly Confused between varnish/stain/dye/paint thanking in advance Attached...
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    Help identify light

    Update Hopefully with this info help might be available to identify where to get replacement light/bulb cartridge. Am told that the body of the light has ENGO lights markings and it looks led light attached photos also it is connected to 240v no transformer involved Thanking in advance
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    Help identify light

    Thanks for all the input no permission was taken will try and get close up and if possible Photo of the cartridge! Regreatfull the tenents have gone neighbour said there was different Simple holder with glass cover (the type you put both hands and turn the glass ) the light In question is in...
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    Help identify light

    Hi Retired neighbour has asked for help to identify this ceiling light which has been put by their last Tenent if you unscrew the light then it looks like a cartridge! Will appreciate if it can be identify and where To get replacement cartridge bulb thanking in advance are these energy saving?
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    Fluidmaster lever dual flush valve problem

    Daveydub many thanks if i understand correctly then i donot have to remove the cistern but just close the Water supply remove all water from cistern Unscrew the old vlave and replace! Thanking you
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    Fluidmaster lever dual flush valve problem

    Hi i have the above in the cistern but after activating flush the lever does not go back and cistern starts Refilling also water starts going to the toilet if i push the lever up manually this stops the water flow to The toilet . I will appreciate if somebody can identify the faulty part so i...
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    Porch light help

    Currently the porch light has either 3 or 5 w led bulb being of retired age and she wants to be lazy i need To make things easier so the porch light can switch it self on & off am sure more qualified on the forum Will give good advise & help thanking in advance i believe my two options are...
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    Which new boiler help

    Hi thanks for the input Wb is over 20 year old ! He will power flush radiators (4) there is room thermostat there but I understand if it needs one then he will oblige he will also install magna clean filter ( i understand radiators are 5/6 yearold) He will do all necessary paper work he has...
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    Which new boiler help

    Hi my retired neighbour is replacing wb combi boiler in her flat (she rents the flat out) local guy has Given her option of baxi duo tec 24kw or baxi ecoblue plus or baxi ecoblue advance the first two have 7 year Waranty and the advance with £200 more has 10 year waranty any advise/help input...
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    Garden lawn help

    Hi my lawn was infected with moss i have removed the moss (hopefully most of it) i used scarification mover then i put top soil then grass seed then top soil finished with light roller my question is do i water the lawn ? In london there is 50% chance of shower tonight if not then do i water...
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    Harvey's or Kinetico Water Softeners

    Hi i have kinetico machine installed 18/19 years ago ! No problems apart for 2 service in that period First service approx after 12/13 years and the second approx 4 years ago last service cost £125/150 It takes about an hour and plastic valves connectors are cleaned and replaced as...
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Thanks! Will do the necessary as per ur advise! Have a good night!
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    John! Before he went out with friends he told me the sensor was showing max with a message beneth "ok" Regards
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Update! After him driving around few miles the sensor is registering oil level ! Thanking all for contribution ! Healthy! Happy! Prosperous! 2017
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    John many thanks for ur reply regreat no dip stick! Car has done approx 48k miles! It was serviced @ 44k miles Therefore have added 2.25lt oil after approx 4k miles fyi.Car was not on slope definately flat ground level.He is Aware of over fill ans so am i.am thankful for reminder. Regards
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    Add engine oil bmw 1 series 1.6 electronic sensor

    Hi my 19 year old son has bmw 1 series 1.6 registered 2006. Petrol engine. The car has electronic sensor (beyond my intelligence prefer the old dip stick) Sensor was showing slightly above minimum level so he added 2.25 lt (Manual says add 1 ltr he did not bother to read manual) kindly note...
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    No guarantee on the windows! After further help from you i think the pvc has sagged a little in the middle and Once she is out shopping next week will have a go.The good news is access to window is easy i can stand on the flat roof (extension downstairs) so no outside ladder job.Many thanks
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Being of retired age the project sounds and looks challenging! Also the concerned window is bedroom one! If i Take a wrong turn she will never forgive me for being without the opening! Lol! Once again thank you very much I intend to have a go on a weekend when the neighbour (expert diyer) is...
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Thanks again ! I think you are spot on this one! Is this easy do able by novice ? And what is involved Any link/video that you are aware which has step by step guide?
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    Upvc double glaze top panel opening window

    Thank you gazman when the window is open the handle is in normal position.Will try the spray as advised mrs finds the Handle stiff but i can just about turn with little more force the opening of next window is much easier.
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