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Hi Folks Many thanks for your responses. What about things like - Hammer, Screw Driver, Tape Measure, Set of Pliers, Saw, Junior Hacksaw, Craft Knife, and how their handling/function can be improved, so that they can be use easily used be the elderly, disabled, and other individuals who have...

Hi Folks A friend of mine is doing a project on how every day DIY tools can be improved so that they can be use easily used be the elderly, disabled, and other individuals who have below average movement and strength in their body. Can you think of any tools which can be improved in that way...

Good Morning Folks I have had my electric tooth brush for just over 3 years now. The brush works perfectly except the battery does not seem to hold the charge for long enough, and I have to virtually charge it overnight every night. Would you suggest I keep doing that or spend money and buy a...

Hi Folks Many thanks for your replies. The reason why I asked the above question is because I'm doing a project on latest DIY tools/gadgets and how life can be made more easier for people who DIY every now and again, or when they have to. Can you think of any advancements in the DIY...

Good Morning Folks Can you be kind enough (or brave enough) to state your DIY disasters and what help or other tools could you have used in order to prevent them in future? Thanks

Good Morning Folks I could not attend a recent family event but I've been told by a few people who attended that a 10 minute video has been put online regarding this. I've also been told that a few people have actually seen the video. However, they are not sure how they accessed it i.e...

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Hi Folks My 13 year old daughter was told by the dentist that she needed to have some fillings done. However, as her appointment is approaching she says she is frightened to go through the procedure and the fact that it will 'hurt'. How can I convince her that it will not be as bad as it...

Hi Folks Thanks for your speedy replies. I have already tried: https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl#q=made+to+measure+shoes but they are based in London. It would take me 3 hours to get there and 3 hours to get back. I am looking for something more local - I live in the...

Hi Folks Would anybody be kind enough to tell me where I could buy made to measure mens shoes? I tried 'Googling' but did not get much success. I live in the West Midlands region. Thank You.

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Hi Folks A friend of mine has a disability which is increasing as he gets older. He lives by himself and now finding it increasingly difficult to do general DIY around that house. Could someone suggest how to go about finding a good reliable handyman to carry out the odd DIY jobs around...

Hi Folks The water from my sink basin hot tap is not flowing at the normal rate. I noticed it yesterday and prior to that the flow has been normal. I noticed that I have to open the tap to its full in order to get a reasonable amount of water to flow through the tap. The other tap (cold...

Hi Folks The hinges on my fridge door need replacing. I contacted the supplier who said they will cost £62 each, although the entire in built fridge cost me less than £200 ! Surely, there must be other places where I could get them cheaper? However, when I have looked online, the website...

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Hi Folks Which websites would you recommend are good at giving free household DIY quotes? Thanks

Hi Everyone Many thanks for your reply. I'm sorry I haven't replied earlier. I had a family bereavement. I'm bow in a position to get the work done on my bathroom. Before I do that, has anybody got any different ideas from what Matt has kindly suggested? Thanks

Hi Folks I am thinking of having my old bathroom replaced with a new one. I want my bath, shower, toilet, wash basin, and wall tiles to be replaced. Would it be a good idea to get a bathroom fitter to buy all the above items and fit them himself or shall I buy the stuff myself and get the...