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Our inherited pond became badly overgrown with rushes/reeds, pond grasses and plants. I cleared a lot out (not easy) but have damaged the butyl liner, as shown in the pictures. I know the perfect answer is to clear out totally and reline but the pond has cemented in pavers around the rim and a...

We would like to convert two sets of window curtains into automatic opening and closing. The curtains are the eyelet style hanging on a brass rail (tube) with a central opening ie two curtains per window. I want to keep the existing curtains and rails etc and just add the auto mechanism. A quick...

I would like to add a little extra insulation into the loft of our bungalow. I can only access part of the loft space, not the whole lot due to the design of the building (later extensions to original build.) The roof is a low chalet style., I am not tall but even at the apex of the roof line I...

At the moment we have what the previous occupier had, old economy 7 meter for electric, not a smart meter. If we change to a basic tariff (we have done the maths, it works for us) would we need the meter changing ? It would make sense that if we do need a different meter, a smart meter, then is...

As part of a minor kitchen makeover we want to replace the chrome kitchen sink tap with a matt black style. Only issue is NE Northants where we live has hardish limescale water. Will this quickly spoil a matt black tap ? If not then can any one recommend a decent tap brand as there appear to be...

Our old, large and heavy SP mower has really had it, well past its best and ready for the skip. We downsized house and garden a few years back so we just need a small mower BUT I now have a dodgy shoulder so the replacement machine must be self-propelled as the small lawn is inclined. Was...

I have been given a Macallister MLMP675SP51-3 Lawnmower. I have been able to obtain a Honda engine manual but cannot find an Owner's Instruction Manual for the working of the mower. Does anyone have any ideas as where to purchase or download one ? I have Tried Macallister, various online...

I would like to top up the insulation above our 1980's built main bedroom extension. BUT the only access is through a tiny ceiling hatch. The opening is only 28cm x 42cm so does this mean that any roll of insulation, however squashed/compressed will just not fit through that space and I will...

We have a Daikin Altherma air source heat pump for the hot water and c/h. The LT system is about 18 months old and has the digital controller with the round OK button in the centre, under the screen. Is it possible that someone can give me an “Idiot’s Guide” as to how to change the start time on...

One side of the roof on our bungalow catches the sun virtually all day and we have often muttered about having solar panels fitted. I have no idea what the best way is to go about this. I don't want to just google and lucky pin a company to do it so what is the best way to go about the process...

Thinking about a carport at the gable end of the bungalow. I plan for an apex roof, each "half" will be 3.5m x 2.3m approx. I will use Redland stonewold to match the existing roof. These tiles measure 43cm x 38cm and I have a few left from our kitchen extension. Approximately how many tiles do...

I have applied for planning permission to attach a carport to the gable end of our bungalow. The other support for the roof will be two wooden posts sitting on a wide, rebuilt flat-topped stone wall. The parking space was created in 2004 when a bedroom extension was built by previous owners and...

I have an MG 3650s canon printer and it has started to print vertical lines that are sort of zig-zag. I have done both the automatic (no change) and manual head alignment, a little better but not perfect yet . The slight offset of print is enough for the Post Office to fail to read the QR/Bar...

I seem to be going round in circles. The old Ryobi charger, the Ryobi BC-1815-S charger that is for 18.0v Ryobi BPP-1820 batteries has finally given up on me after many years of domestic use. It was being used and charging fine and then just stopped, no lights, nothing. I changed the fuse in...

Over the past couple of years the pond has started to deposit a layer of "sludge ?" on the pond plant leaves, rocks etc ( If it was inside a house you would say years of dust, a thick layer over every surface). The lily leaves get covered and die off. The pond weed needs a shake to "wash" it off...

Our Daikin Altherma heat pump has thrown an E7 error code on the control panel but it has come on as normal this morning and is heating the water in the c/h system, much to my surprise. Will it be OK to leave it working as normal today or will the E7 eventually shut it down ? We are covered with...

Our Hotpoint FFU4D Fridge freezer has worked perfectly for the past 4 years or so but has now started to ice up underneath the lower freezer drawer. Fridge bit is fine but unless the ice on the inner floor of the freezer part is removed it eventually stops the drawer closing properly.The cause...

I want to have a wood framed carport built at the gable end of the bungalow. Unfortunately the area is not a regular size, it is wider at the front (drive-in) and narrower at the back. The diagram of the ground area gives the sizes. Would it be easier to get a 'ready to assemble' structure (ie...

All I want is a quote as to how much it will be to have a cantilever carport attached to the gable end of the bungalow. Nothing special, just an ordinary carport. It is the last stage in our improvement plan. I have contacted four companies (one local-sort off as we are very rural and three...

We are in rural East Northants, Nene Valley area, lots of open water around and the herons ! The pond should look like the first picture but after cutting the reed/iris/rushes back ( a mistake in retrospect) we had to take drastic action after the local bird spotted the goldfish. The stakes and...