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    Rover 25 temp sensor.

    Nope the needle doesnt move at all, the coolent is constantly circulating, even on start up (ie it returns into cooling tank through the small pipe even when the car is running cold. It generally just runs cold, Im presuming that either the thermostat has been removed or is siezed open? so Im...
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    Rover 25 temp sensor.

    Hi, I own a Rover 25 1.6 is, The temperature sensor/gauge doesnt work, how do i fix this? also linked to this the hot air blower in the car blows warm but not hot air like my old 25 did. Can someone help me with how to sort this out, I still have my old 25 in the garage as it has been...
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    DIY Loft Conversion

    out of interest do you know how much it has cost you altogether? do you know how much it would have cost if you would have paid for it professionally?
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    Wanted, Free Cream sink.

    Hi guys, just wondering if a plummer out there could get me a free cream sink and pedestal. im in the middle of my house renovation and have just dropped a hammer and smashed the sink, i dont want to get a new one yet as this was a project for next summer when ive saved up enough money to do...
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    Unbelievable.

    lol, when i moved in there were 3 childrens carriers the plastic veriety in the roof space, not unusual i thought especially as the lady selling the house was a nanny, a few days after movong in i noticed a damp patch in the bedroom upon further inspection, i found the carriers still in position...
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    Removal of metal rawl plug

    not if you push fairly hard, or drill at a slight angle. :shock:
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    Removal of metal rawl plug

    Put a metal drill bit in your drill and drill the b*st*rd out!!!!
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    Gaps in internal mitre corner for coving.

    When your cutting your mitres are you making sure the coving is sat properly in the mitre block? i.e the flat part of the coving sat on the base of the mitre and the other flat part on one of the "walls" of the mitre?? You can buy already mitred coving pieces, relativly expensive, but...
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    skirting board please help me

    If its a new build, youll be fine, they can be quite difficult on older houses, where the floors and walls arent flat!!!
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    I need professional help with a fitted bedroom

    Do it yourself with MFI, your just paying monkeys most of the time anyway
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    My car got broken into!!! what can i do??

    My car got broken into and is likely to be a write off because of the amount of damage he caused. the good thing is he was caught red handed by the police, so at least he'll have to go to court and hopefully get some time, or community service. However, Im the victim yet it seems to be me who...
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    I've got a mouse in my bedroom - please help!

    humane mouse trap...... catch ............. then gas the little blighter. painless.
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    Varnishing a floor....... with what

    After much deliberation, Ive decided to go with dye and varnish Question is when putting on water based varnish, what do i use to put the varnish on? Brush? Roller? Sponge? If its a rollor. which sort, sponge or emulsion style? and what pile I want the a nice smooth finish and im...
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    Staining oak floorboards

    1 last question, when i have finished hard wax oiling the floor, ive read i need a maintainance product, is this just more hard was oil coats or something different, if its different what is it? Andy
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    Staining oak floorboards

    Is it possible for a definative answer, hopefully from both of you. The floorboards are the original 1900's oak floorboards sanded down. I want as good a finish as possible, however the floorboards are in the hallway and dining room, so a 3 or 4 week process is really going to cause trouble with...
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    Football club Behind Goal Fence

    scaffolding company will sell you some, or find a friendly scaffolder, ask the team someone will know one!!
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    Minimum bathroom size

    Dont think youll be able to go down this route, 8 x 6 is a reasonable size!! How did they find out you put in an ensuite?
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    Tiling an open fire hearth

    Hi, Im about to tackle tiling a fireplace hearth, which contains an open fire that will be used. I have a few questions before i start Its a victorian fireplace which has a curved profile going into the open fire basket, what tools would be best for forming curves in the tiles? Do...
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    Staining oak floorboards

    what type of stain in best for floorboards? I seem to only be able to find external stain what varnish should i use? Yaght varnish? Any tips when doing it Andy
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