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On the gable end of the house, there is a small hole in what seems to be asbestos cement (or something similar) lying under the tile edges. (The house was built in 1963) The cement above has obviously fallen out ... only a length of about 150mm. How can I fill this ? It's a bumgalow and...

I am touching up my old bike, having been spurred on by finding some 'Loctite Rust Remedy' in my fathers toolbox. I know I should really strip down the whole bike, then do all the frame, but for the time being, decided just to paint the seat tube and the two chain stays, the areas where there...

Thanks Leccy for your quick reply. After a Google search I think you are 100% correct, stating that the carbon brushes are maybe the fault. Despite a Youtube video showing how easy (???) it is to change them, i think i'll just phone a repair shop. But at least it will help knowing what the...

My elderly father has an AEG Oko lavamat 6450 washing machine, but it has suddenly started to stop the wash cycle without spinning. I opened the drain pump cover at the bottom front, hoping to find that is was blocked ... leading to an easy repair. Unfortunately nothing there. the...

We want to convert a small outbuilding, consisting of two rooms, toilet and lobby into office space, but there is no heating at present Total area is aprox 22 m2 Could I have an idea of rough costs for :- Installation of an oil tank andOil boiler only Installation of a LPG type combi...

I recently bought a compost bin and now want to stick it in the back garden The garden is ready for it However, it's one of those plastic bin types and very lightweight How do I hold it down ? When the council delivered it I was at work; when I came home it had blown into my...

My wife has for some reason decided that we should buy some dwarf fruit trees to put in pots in the back garden Living in NE England, the weather isn't too goos and I'm not convinced fruit will grow very well OK, apples and maybe pears would be OK Bur surely, a cherry tree is a bit of a...

I've just removed an old hedge from one of my father's garden borders. Nothing else grew in this border, only hedge. Now I see why, it is mainly clay and very heavy looking soil The border is empty and I'll be putting in bedding plants in the spring, and perhaps a few perennials, but I...

I wanted to buy an electric propagator, but these seem quite small. How easy is it to make a DIY type, with a timber frame and some heating cables within a sand base. Does anybody have any thoughts / comments on such a proposal .. ie diy as against a shop bought propagator thanks in...

I have bought a shed, but the felt for the roof is very thin A colleague has recommended that I just get it covered in ‘proper’ felt rather than the flimsy felt provided. I was going to do this, but came across felt shingles on the Wickes web site which looked good Do these do a good...

We've just had block paving done, to our north facing garden. the flowerbed was also emptied of all large shrubs. Now we have a bare 600mm wide strip along edges, ready for a few summer bedding plants, but that's 5 months away. Any ideas for putting something in now, for a bit of...

Many years ago we used a two part expanding foam to fill buoyancy tanks within our boat. No doubt something similar could be used, just make sure there are escape holes in case too much foam is produced

I have recently had an extension carried out, meaning we no longer have a garage, so all the clutter that used to be in the garage is needing somewhere to go. I’m thinking of boarding out the loft, but after checking on the various sites, have decided not to go with the Wickes / B&Q type loft...

MANUFACTURE & FITTING OF :- A PAIR OF TIMBER GARAGE DOORS, WITH ONE GLASS PANEL IN EACH DOOR TO FIT AN OPENING OF 9 FEET WIDE BY 7 FEET HIGH. PLUS NEW FRAME PLUS FULL DECORATION AREA IS NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

My wife wants some sliding cupboard doors for our teenagers room, the mirror type doors. Just been to our local Wickes and B&Q B&Q value range, with white trim are only £45 for the 3' doors Seems good value, but how good are the doors ?? The Wickes own brand are £55 for the...

They have finished now. The roofer did seem to be very conscientious and has done a lovely job. You can see he's a good tradesman Well done Les ! from Middlesbrough

We are having some building work, through an insurance company. The garage parapet wall at the side and front were finished off yesterday. The bricklayer said the roofer would be coming today. He woke me to tell me his was arriving, which was a bit of a shock, considering we have just...

I think I'll just opt for the deal. I'll pay on behalf of my father about £480 and get a newe boiler and flue. The Baxi 18SE Solo will probably be OK although it doesn't seem to be a common boiler. Not many reviews either on the internet No choice in boiler type though and very expensive...

I am currently having the external garage wall and full boundary wall replaced, following an insurance claim. New foundations have been placed and brickwork will start soon I learnt yesterday that because the old timber lintels are being replaced, over the existing garage (probably 3m wide)...

Hi Gas4You No, my father hasn't got TRV's at present His contribution is given as £480 He had cavity insulation fitted several years ago and a few ligt bulbs, for which they say the grant used was £498. Jusdging by the replies so far, this just goes to show what a lot of people have...