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Thanks for all the replies! The loose collar has a washer in the middle but its flush with the collar - i cant see how that can seal anything. It may have worn away but its only 5 years old. I might try and see if i can get a replacement washer but it looks a funny size to me its very...

Hi All, I have just discovered a leak on the bath shower mixer taps. When you have a shower the water goes through the tap holes onto the floor. When i removed the bath panel to take a look i noticed that the underside of the bath is not flat, so the washer on top of the plastic back nut...

Hi All, I went away for 4 weeks to visit family, the day before i came home my mum popped round and found a huge puddle of water in the lounge. She cleared it all up and switched the water off. I came home and the lounge celing and some walls are all water stained, my sofa is soaking wet...

Hi All, I have a hardwood patio door that was painted with some own brand Homebase exterior paint 2/3 years ago. It has already started to flake off very badly. Can anyone reccomend the best paint to use? I am assuming i need to do the following: - Wash door down with soapy water -...

Hi All, Some of the buttons dont seem to be working correctly any more on my LED keypad. I would like to possibly replace the keypad with the LCD one as i am deaf so cant hear the beeps and the LCD panal would give me better information. Are these interchangable? The guide below seems...

Hi All, The handle on my Flymo Petrol RRL420 mower has snapped. Its quite an old model and I cant seem to find any spares. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas where i could get a replacement? Thanks

I can't seem to find much info on the internet about it. What is the technical term for the issue?

Hi All, I am looking to purchase an old Victorian property that needs complete renovation. It has Metal Cross ties to hold the wall in place (see picture below). I know these keep the wall from moving away from the property but is this a cause for concern in the future? How long will they...