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If the galvanised tank is old, it should be closely inspected to see if there is any rusting in the bottom. This will indicate if the galvanizing is failing and, if it is, it might be time to replace it with a modern non rusting composition type tank If you do not have access to a holesaw, the...

With respect, perhaps you do not fully understand how the system works. When you open a hot tap, water flows from your hot water cylinder (in the airing cupboard) and it can only flow (with your system) if cold water, from the large tank in the loft, flows into the bottom of the hot cylinder...

I am not familiar with the Frontera but, the exhaust gas recirculation devices, on other vehicles, do bring about similar problems. Are you able to blank off the EGR valve in some way, in order to see if the problem disappears. Disconnecting an operating solenoid (vacuum or electric), might be...

Brake fluids (except the synthetic type) are hydroscopic, ie, they attract water. This small amount of water, in the fluid, vapourises under the heat of heavy braking and the brakes will feel spongy, especially if a vehicle of this age still has it's original fluid. Your tester's or garage's...

If the autobox is quite old, and has done many miles, a complete change of fluid will make a difference. However, draining the autobox will not drain the torque convertor so the refill will be a mix of old and new oil but, this will be better than the box running on very old fluid. Also, check...

A DIYer reply here so, better, or correct advice, might come from the experts. You might find that the problem is not with the hinges but with the (usually) four latches on the edge of the door. Two of these are likely to have ettcentric adjusters (you will need an allen key) and a slight turn...

Many thanks for that very prompt and helful comment. The Sadolin product looks perfect for my job. Much appreciated.

I am renovating my 1930's t & G , one inch thick,oak strip, hall floor. It has been covered with carpet for the last 30 years but, prior to that, had a polyurethane finish. After cleaning, scraping and orbital sanding, I have got it back to a nice smooth surface with a good colour but am...

Also known as "Toeing and Heeling". This link gives quite a lot of information on how to carry this out. http://www.doubleglazing.com/diy_toeing_heeling.htm

When I installed my, secondhand polycarbonate roof panels, I noticed that there was a considerable amount of abrasion on the outside surfaces. Despite the manufacturers claims that this material is 200 times stronger than glass etc, it certainly suffers from weathering, possibly by wind borne...

I had a similar problem with a new door but, in that case, the manufacturers sent me a complete new assembly. However, if you have replaced the barrel, you will be familiar with the way the barrel fits into the door frame, ie, usually secured with a single screw, Have you tightened this...

How times change? Is it really that many years ago that Barry Bucknell , TV's first DIY expert, was showing us how to cover our "unsightly" panel doors with sheets of hardboard ? As an apprentice, I remember covering all the doors in my parents house, with hardboard sheets. Perhaps I...

I think that the way the experts do it is not to have sharp corners but, I may be wrong. I have done it (cat flap) by cutting out a former made of hardboard, sticking it to the glass, and scoring around the edge. With further scoring, into the centre of the piece to be removed, the glass can...

To fix the steel strip to a pebble dashed surface would, I think, bring about a number of problems. They would distort when tightening the fixing screws and there might be problems with aligning other components of your conservatory. It is quite easy to remove the pebble dashing and, you could...

I don't see why not. The single sided, adhesive foam sticks really well and, if you use one of the thinner ones, poss 6mm, it should be very effective against draughts. If there are water leaks around the window rebate, the foam usually has to compress about 30% of it's thickness to resist...

As a DIYer, I contacted a number of Companies when I had to reseal double glazed units into a re-located conservatory. You might like to try this Company who, I found, were most helpful and were able to supply everything I needed. http://www.adhere.co.uk/pages/productsmenu.html

I should think that to completely remove the emulsion paint would be a difficult and time consuming job, unless one of the advertised paint strippers works on emulsion. However, I had some rads which had emulsion paint on them and, a simple rub down with wire wool, and a couple of coats of...

Suggest that the battery is not fully charged but, if it is, the battery terminals need cleaning. Also, the starter solenoid contacts may be pitted and dirty and not allowing full current to reach the starter. The clicking which you hear is the solenoid coil (electricallly operated switch)...

I installed my conservatory with a 40mm square steel frame and I was aware that condensation would form on these surfaces. I did want to hide the steel anyway so I "clad" the steel with UPVC strip. Apart from the aesthetic appeal, this prevented, completely, any condensation from forming...

I fitted one for a family friend, who does very little motoring and then, usually, over short distances. She had been plagued by starting problems, even though the battery was quite new and the car in good condition. Her type of motoring meant that the alternator hardly put back what the...