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I need to put up some shelves in my bedroom. The house was built in the late 60s and someone suggested I get Stud Finder to find where the wooden studs are. The wall they they are going on is room dividing wall and its not brick. Can anyone suggest a good Budget Stud Finder? Thanks :)

I need to put up some shelves in my bedroom. The house was built in the late 60s and someone suggested I get Stud Finder to find where the wooden studs are. The wall they they are going on is room dividing wall and its not brick. Can anyone suggest a good Budget Stud Finder? Thanks :)

I have a Mira Jump Shower. The other day I noticed it goes hot even when the switch is set to cold. The only way to get it to cold is to put it on Eco setting. New thermostat needed, switch or new shower?

I need to paint a garden clothes pole. I have sanded and washed it all down. The top part though was quite rusty and I had to use wire brush attachment on my drill and sand paper. Could I use some blue Hammerite Paint that I have as primer before painting? Would it be ok then to just paint...

I am trying to fit a new shaft to my old Lump Hammer. What can I use to pare it down a bit? Its too fat to fit in the hammer head. I don't have a Grinder, Sander or Power Saw though. Its this shaft from Amazon: Draper 31149 Hickory Hammer Shaft for Club,Blue,255 mm...

I found a old metal Plant Pot in the shed. I sanded it down as I was going to paint it and use for plants. I have noticed though there are hairline cracks on three sides. What would be the best thing to use to fill and bound these cracks? I have attached pictures of the cracks. Thanks :)

I have a LAP brand Security light I think these are the ones sold by Screwfix. The LED Bulb is about to go. Does anyone know if I can get replacement bulbs or do I have to replace the whole unit? I don't see anything about bulbs in the instructions. The part numbers on the instructions is...

Can anyone suggest a filler to fix a hole in the bottom of a Garden Waste Wheelie BIn? Someone was burning old documents and put the ashes in it some where still hot though even after 24 hrs...

I have a old a Anglepoise Lamp that I use as a reading light. The bulb went. As it is for reading I would need a bright one. It says on it 100w Max. Is it still possibe to get these or what would be the modern equivalent? Its bayonet fit bulb. I am in the U.K. it stands on the floor. Its very...

I bought some Rhino Shelves a while ago for my bedroom for books. They are all level and built correctly but the seem to wobble. It was suggested to to me to buy some brackets to anchor them to the wall to stop this. I would need to drill holes in the shelves and then the concrete wall. Its...

I was out in my garden and noticed one of the slabs on my footpath around the lawn was loose. There was some weeds etc underneath. When i had dealt with all that I put it back level. When I was standing on it it cracked down the middle lol. It was not a proper slab but poured concrete I think...

I got some cheap Rhino Shelves to put books on in my bedroom. The MDF shelves on them stink! lol How can I get rid of the smell? Someone told me something about vinegar. Thanks :)

Can anyone suggest a good replacement for this tool? Its for a gift my Nephew he liked the set I have but it was a Special Offer in my Local Lidel's. They now no longer have them in stock at the moment. You can't get them online. Thanks...

Does anyone know where I can get replacement studs for my Gas Central Heating Box? I was cleaning it and noticed there is only one stud holding it to the wall. The other one seems to have vanished. I think its a mk 2 here is a picture of it.

Whats the best way to get rid of clover on my lawn? Its taking over from the grass in some bits lol Its not a huge lawn. Is there a Selective Weedkiller I could buy? Thanks

I am looking for bolts to attach a Vice to a worktop in my shed. I found one that fits but I need it a bit shorter about 6mm in length and I don't have nuts. It says on the head M BUFO 88. Does anyone know if B&Q stock these or something that will do? Thanks

Is a Dremel worth buying? What sort of stuff can you use them for? Thanks

Is it Legal to Paint Outside Gas Box? the box outside that has your Gas Meter. I have seen people do it but was just wondering if anyone knows as mine is quite dirty. I own the house. Thanks :)

I have been fixing slabs that were not level. Is there a tool I can buy for tamping them down better? I seem to remember one but forget whats its called LOL.

I have resisted getting a Smart Electricity Meter installed. Last week a man from Scottish Power came out to do a equipment check and said we must get a replacement meter as our non smart one is now old. It must be a least 30 year old by my guess. He asked me how I did my meter reading and I...