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I checked the stack heights old vs new and they are both 13mm

So I've now removed the sash window. Put on the old hinges and measured how far the top of the hinge sticks out. I've made sure the new hinges matches the old ones. I've put the sash back into the window frame and now have the problem that the sash is approx 0.5cm more to one side of the window...

I've replaced my old hinges on 1 of my 16 year old uvpc windows. The hinges were showing signs of wear. The hinges were swapped over using the existing holes. Problem is I now have a an issue with a gap at the top between the sash and frame. In addition the window sash seems to be too much over...

Just started to prepare to paint a bedroom. Walls are plasterboard with emulsion. We've been in this 16 year old house around 4 years so guessing the paint has been up for around 5-6 years 2 of the 4 walls are going to be a different colour. So instead of cutting in as I usually do, I thought...

The openers all have side hinges and the drafts are mainly from the hinge sides and the top of the window

I've got a 16 year old with the original uvpc windows. All the windows have top openers. I've found that many of the window openings have gaps so I can feel cold air coming through. I've tried the the paper test and it would seem that most of the gaps are on the top and sides of the windows...

I've got some old cellotape marks that I'm trying to remove from a window frame. I've tired WD40 and turps, but its very slow to remove. Can anyone suggest a better way?

Manged to slip in the attic and cracked the hallway ceiling. I'm now trying to sort out the crack. I've added a batten between two joists above the cracked ceiling. I've then put a few screws into the ceiling up to the batten in an attempt to flatten out the crack. I don't know what I'm doing...

Our cooker fan has decided to work intermittently. After having a quick look on the net, some suggested that fat may have clogged up the workings. So I pulled off the back of the cooker and trying to figure out how to remove the motor, managed to lose concentration for a moment and removed the...

I've bought one of these no nonsense foam guns from screwfix over a year ago. Starting using it a few months ago and all been well. Trouble is that now I've noticed that the barrel end does not fully shut off when I've finished using it. If I try and push through some gun cleaner after using...

I'm using a foam gun to fill up some gaps in my attic. I'm struggling to get the gun/can into very tight spaces. Can anyone suggest a flexible pipe etc to attach to the gun. If so any idea where I can get one?

See attached photos. First picture has the largest gaps. Second is typical. The gaps are in the attic between the breeze blocks of the gable walls and the ceiling.

Trying to fill various gaps in the attic with foam. Gaps vary from a few mms up to 30/40 mms in width. Never used foam previously but heard that if you use too much it could warp plasterboard etc. In the past, to fill deep holes in walls etc, I've packed out with news paper, or bits of old...

I’ve since found out that my window recess has plasterboard, a gap or dob and dab, followed by the metal lintel (a few mms thick). Above the lintel is a space. So I’ve got a few choices I think. Drill and use self-tappers or use another type of fixing device small hollow wall fixing with...

I'm using a heavy duty non sds electric drill. Not keen on gluing. May give the short plasterboard plugs a go.

Help Please!! Trying to fit Venetian blinds into the window recess. The gap between the plasterboard and lintel is too narrow for a hollow wall plug. I've gone for drilling the lintel. I've tried drilling the concrete lintel with a masonry bit, but the hole in the plasterboard keeps getting...

Replaced the washer seal on the cold water tap as it was taking many tight turns to stop dripping. After a couple of days the tap is now far too sensitive - you've got to be careful Turing the tap as a small turn means the water is either trickling or gushing far too fast. So tried...

Managed to get the shroud off. Wd40, hot water and a mole grips on some inner tube. Thanks everyone.

I've trying to change the washers in a leaking bathroom sink tap. I'm struggling to remove the bell shape shroud. It does seem to want to move. Any tips please. See photos