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    What drains are there for toilet/sinks?

    Hi all, Can anyone explain how our drains may work? I live in a terraced house in the middle, there are 6. Im the 3rd one down. So we have a manhole about 4 feet away from our back wall under our decking. The water runs ofcourse in one direction only. When our neighbours upstream run their...
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    Workmen removed holding cement for swing?

    Hello all, We recently got synthetic grass installed in our back garden. We had a swing also installed shortly before the synthetic grass was installed and had it concreted into the ground as recommend by manufacturer. We told them we wanted swing left alone. They then asked again the day they...
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    How to lift up synthetic grass?

    Hello all One of the swing poles has become loose in the postcrete. Problem is that theres synthetic grass around it. You can see that there's a square patch around the leg bottom. Ive spoken to a couple of handymen who said they can give it a go but have no idea how to lift up and refit the...
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    Indesit washer not heating water

    Hello all I have a Indesit EWD71453WUKN_WH Washing Machine and since we got it a few weeks ago we have never noticed the front glass ever get warm or hot when on a 59 or 90 wash. We have stopped it part way during wash cycle after the initial cold fill and waters always cold. Washing is always...
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    Anyone know what this is called?

    Hi all When getting my gutters cleaned the tradesman took a picture of a missing part but he couldn't remember the name of it. Anyone know? And is it important to fix it? Thanks all
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    Anyone recommend a very poweful leaf blower?

    Hi all Anyone recommend a very powerful corded (ideally) leaf blower? It's mainly for pines on synthetic grass, so need it to be as powerful as possible. Thanks all
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    Remove pines from synthetic grass?

    Hello all Our neighbour has a huge pine tree and its always covering our synthetic grass with pines and none of our brushes remove them. Anyone suggest a brush that will do?
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    Sky box loosing connection issue?

    I have a similar post up but it's about mounting a sky glass but I would love some advice as to the reason we are getting sky glass. Sp the reason we are getting sky glass tv is because since we moved in 1 year agol every couple of days the network losses connection on the sky box looses...
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    How to wall mount sky glass tv?

    Your items (2) Hi all I just ordered a 43inch Sky Glass and wall mount. As below. I already have a tv wall mounted using an unknown wall mount left by previous owner. However, my previous wall mount from amazon below worked for my tv. I dont have this wall mount from amazon anymore though...
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    Window or film for privacy?

    Hello Can anyone recommend a type.of window or window film that will prevent even silhouettes from being seen from the outside bathroom window, even on a dark night with bathroom light on? I did email a manufacturer and they said "you can have a glass called reflective float that you can see...
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    CCTV ethernet cable flashing orange and green?

    Hello all We have cctv and we have a three modem and also a sky modem. When we connect the ccrv ethernet cable to the back of the sky modem there are no lights at all and it works fine. But I wanted to connect it to the back off the three modem as its more reliable but it flashes green and...
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    Edge of step trim?

    Hi all We had our step lengthened as was too short however the old trim is now not long enough and I am having trouble locating the same one as the old one is self adhesive pvc plastic and only like 1mm in thickness and 4cm in width and 100cm in length. I've looked though wicks and b and q...
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    Unlock washing machine door?

    Hi all We have a Indesit My Time EWD71453WUKN 7kg Washing Machine with 1400 rpm - White - D Rated However, when I pressed some buttons by mistake I think I may have activated the child lock. Now I can't turn it off or open the door. I've unplugged it and left it for ages and pressed and...
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    Anyway to set timmer on a plug?

    Hello all We have a ring chime and oniy want it to chime during the day. However there's no schedule for ring available so can anyone please give me a link to maybe a socket plug that we can plug the ring chime into and then set the plug schedule so the ring chime only operates at the times we...
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    How to unscrew bolts

    Hi all We have a treadmill and trying to move into another room but it's too big to fit through door and the heads have gone on bolts to unscrew anything. Any thoughts on what can we do? Thanks all
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    Best solution for hole in plastic shower wall panel?

    Hi all Anyone recommend a link to a product for a small hole in bathroom wall pvc plastic panel, size of a one pence coin. Went toolstation and spent a good 30 mins in there speaking to customer service and they couldn't find anything suitable they sold. Needed something waterproof and mold...
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    New CCTV and burglar alarm questions?

    Hi all I got a new cctv and alarm fitted a few days ago. I got the below: Supply and installation of new 2 camera 8MP system with new 4CH DVR 1TB installed in loft, new Pyronix hybrid alarm system with 2x PIR sensors, 2x door sensors, 1x keypad, 1x fob, 1x wired outdoor siren. They helped me...
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    Kitchen cooker hood question?

    Hello all We recently bought this product. However does anyone know it this is meant to happen, as when we switch it to number 4 speed it switches automatically to number 3 speed after a few mins or so? https://d15v10x8t3bz3x.cloudfront.net/Libretti/2020/10/16032959/UM%20Candy%20hoods...
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    Getting a new driveway?

    Hi all Hoping someone can answer some questions on getting a new driveway? I would like permeable tarmac. I have had a few quotes but they all vary between 3k - 7k. My questions are: 1) one quote was for £2,400 and I asked him if quote included VAT and what the guarantee is and also what...
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    How difficult to paint a ceiling?

    Hi all Just wondering hiw difficult it would be for a total amature to paint a ceiling? Never painted before. What would I need? I have been quoted £220 to paint it. Worried will make a total mess and have to get someone in to not only paint it but try and fix the mess I have made? How many...
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