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Can't find a small leak we have in our shower cubicle and it is driving me maaad :evil: Can I ask what might be a fairly simple (stupid) question . . . . . in the first picture, the round fixtures that screw in to the tile, should they be sealed? Is there any danger water could seep behind...

Hmmm . . . . very helpful.

Hi, we have been given permission to fell a large horsechestnut now considered to be unsafe but permission has been given with the condition that we replace it with a 6-9ft Hornbeam. Any ideas as to where we might purchase such a tree and also who might plant it for us? We are in the Nortn...

Hi . . . we have a downspout at the front of the house which leads down in to a drain which has been fitted slightly lower than the soil around it. It doesn't seem quite right and I'm wondering what I could do to improve it both aesthetically and practically as soil inevitably ends up falling...

Hi, looking for some advice. We have a small leak coming from somewhere in our shower unit. I have two suspects : One corner, where the grout appears to have deteriorated slightly. What is the suggested repair for a small area of grouting/ Is it possible to use a clear sealant over the...

Ooh . . . . I like the silicone idea, many thanks.

Hi, we have a small pedestrian metal gate which makes a right racket when closed shut by someone unless they are very careful. I'm thinking of some small rubber strips to stick to the frame to dampen the noise. Would anyone have a clue where I might find such a thing? I've had a good search...

Thanks for the prompt reply. Hmmmm . . . . suddenly feeling less confident about the job.

You can't tell from this photo but at the base of the post is a ruddy large split, a good shove would split it right through and bring it down. I need to replace the post, first time at fence post replacement, so would be gratful for any advice. How to start, how to finish and what to do in...

Just wanted to say thanks very much for all the replies. Appreciate all the feedback, banter :shock: and humour :D !! My expectation is low in receiving a positive response from the builders :roll: , they are not the easiest to deal with, but I do intend to take it further. Will post...

We moved in to our new build home 3 years ago. We recently had a need to defrost the fridge freezer (integrated by the way) to discover that the plug was in a socket directly behind the appliance, inaccessible from either top or bottom. We checked the other kitchen appliances to find the dish...

Thanks. We are NHBC covered . . . though I'm not sure what good that does actually. I am going to raise with the builders. I can already guess what their reply will be. . . . .

Thanks. We have switches for the gas hob and oven only. Nothing for the fridge freezer or dishwasher.

We moved in to our new build property about 3.5 years ago and we've come to a time where we need to defrost our fridge freezer which was fitted in to the property by the builders when we moved in. I'm looking for the plug socket so that I can turn off the fridge freezer only to find that it...

Hi, any clue how I can reduce the beam, left and right, that my security light switches on. It is on the lowest level and pointing straight down but we have only a small garden and next door keep setting it off. Can you tape up the sides of the motion detector to narrow the beam? Would that...

Good point . . . . that was my third error !!! Arrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My preparation was perfect. Took me bloomin ages to get the old sealnt off , clean and apply masking tape to the area . . . . it could not have been done better. And the it took just 10minutes to put me back to square one where I have to start all over again. After applying the sealant I...

We're using International Undercost and Primer. I had sanded down the step removing all the flaking paint, so some of the step was covered in sanded down old paint and the other half was down to the wood. Is this ok, just it is a nightmare to sand it all down to the wood. Hmm . . I may...

Primer would not dry this weekend and remained tacky. Is it because of the heat?

Hi All - looking for some advice please on how to bring our back step back to life to repair and restore. I am a complete novice so some exact instructions would be appreciated including the type of paint to use. Should be a dry weekend coming up so hoping to tackle it then. Many Many thanks.