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Thanks for your suggestions but I don’t want a shiny metal plate on either side. That’s kinda the whole point of getting rid of the letterbox. I want it to look like there was never anything there.

Hello. I would like to do away with my letterbox so I need to fill the hole. The end result will hopefully be a door with no sign on both sides of an old letterbox. It’s quite a large rectangular hole cut into a very solid wooden front door. What would be the best method?

That's a brilliant idea - thanks!

Fill. I've been here 14 years and don't intend to be here another 14 years. I'm also strapped for cash. I intend to just 'make good' for as long as I can get away with. The next owner can get embroiled with structural issues if there are any and argue these to their hearts content with all the...

All cracked walls are internal, not external.

That's a good idea. Maybe I should push in the Toupret stuff first as far as I can and then finish off with the caulk. That might be a good solution.

My Victorian flat has developed thin cracks where walls meets walls. I think it's caused by vibrations from the flat upstairs' washing machine. Photos attached. I've cut out a section at one spot with a stanley knife. It's hard to tell how deep the crack goes. I can see old paint, old lining...

OK I'm glad they are obviously not specific and more generic. Let's see how I get on.... Cheers for your help.

I can already see this being a nightmare but I'm prepared to try. Thanks again for your reply. If the taps are not sold any more and the company gone bust will I still be able to get a replacement cartridge and where from?

Thanks Terry. I'd like to expand on your answers... Do you have any advice on removing the chrome shroud? As I said I can't do it by hand. Mole grips will damage the surface. Assuming I get everything off and have removed the catridge valve, what I should I do then? Bath the valve in limescale...

My Victorian flat has developed cracks where walls meets walls. I think it's caused by vibrations from the flat upstairs' washing machine. Photos attached. I've cut out a section at one spot with a stanley knife. It's hard to tell how deep the crack goes. I can see old paint, old lining paper...

I have a matching set of taps in my bathroom from about 14 years ago. A single body is for the sink and the double body for the bath. Typically the bathroom fitter took/lost the instructions. The taps and the company who make them do not exist anymore. Both taps are now very stiff to turn...

Sure thing. Thanks for the advice.

Yes the cable is out of use permanently. You mean filler powder that one mixes with water? Why not the ready mixed stuff? Don't you think the deep section should be filled with something like a deep gap filler first?

How should I best go about fixing up this please...

Hi there. Great to see your quick reply. I cut a match stick down in length and carefully poked it into the hole which wasn’t easy considering where the hole is. It was almost impossible to push it horizontally. It tried to go in at an angle upwards. Depending on the angle it either did...

I've looked online and found these. Seems like we aren't the only ones with the issue. Hope it helps. The diagram on the second link is the same one on my manual but it isn't helpful at all because it shows a different front panel with a small overhang which makes it possible to stick a...

My goodness - I have exactly the same problem with my Bosch dishwasher. Last week I pulled on the door as per usual and it broke a small lug behind the front panel at the far left, which made the whole panel pull forwards a bit. It's not surprising seeing the amound of effort needed to open the...

There won’t be any building work above and there won’t be any gas, electrical or plumbing work below. I just need to know if a flooring company would remove my floorboards or leave them and floor on top of them.

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