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Hi , can anyone give some advice on the following. Since having upvc soffits ,bargeboards and guttering installed about 10 years ago I have had problems with the mortar beds under the first 2 tiles at each of the 4 corners of my roof. These mortar beds were disturbed at the time of...

Hi, What type of door handle should be fitted to an internal bi-folding door? I have just realised that whatever type is fitted it will prevent the door from becoming completely flat when in the open/folded position. Can this problem be eliminated in any way. Thanks for any...

Hi, can anyone advise on the best way to remove a fitted carpet from the grippa without causing damage to the carpet itself. Also the door plates currently fitted do not have any screws or visible fastenings- could anybody advise the best method of removal of this type of door plate...

Jet wash or pressure wash sounds like a good idea can you advise what level of psi I would require and can you recommend any good makes of this type of equipment? many thanks

Hello , I am experiencing difficulty in reaching soil that has collected in the guttering -the space available between tile edge and gutter only allows me to reach into the guttering with fingers upto the knuckles. Does anyone know any method of cleaning that can get around this...

O.K. The problem I am experiencing is this . When the boiler is running hot water only- everything seems fine and the boiler switches on and off periodically.However when running central heating only or central heating plus hot water the boiler does not switch on and off periodically( even...

Hi, can anyone recommend a really good contractor in the Manchester/Stockport area. I am wise enough to know that this industry is rife with cowboy traders! Thank you for any cash and sanity saving guidance.

Hi, I am looking for gas valve and gas thermostat .

Hello, Does anyone know where I can obtain spares for the above boiler. The boiler GC No is 4104708 . Thank you for your help

I dont know what system it is as it was already laid before we moved in. Therefore could you please describe the usual tried and tested methods . Also is there a technique for lifting click together type that I should know about?

Hi , Can anyone give me some advise on the best way to lift Laminate flooring -without damaging it if possible. Also are there any special tools or tool to make the job easier? Thank you

Can anyone please advise if there would be a benefit in using a Petrol type for cutting back a Leylandii hedge. Advice I have todate would seem to suggest no benefits to be gained in using a petrol type but that the make is probably of paramount importance. I currently use a Bosch AHS 650...

Hi, what do you mean when you say its best to cut them 'just below ground'- I need the hedge to be between 7.5-8.0 '' Thank you

Hi, can anyone recommend a company or contractor to lay a P.I.C. driveway in the greater Manchester/Stockport area. Thank you

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good petrol hedge cutter for cutting back 12' Leylandii hedge. Thanks for any advice

Hi , can this type of work be undertaken on a diy basis and if so what are the cost savings achievable. If not what would be a good price if carried out by a so called specialist company. The area to be laid is about 70sq metres is currently covered with bloc paving and is on a...

Hi, can anyone please recommend a supplier of quality fixtures and accessories with generous discounts? Thank you for any assistance

I can't submit photograph for two reasons: firstly I don't have a digital camera secondly I don't have the know-how to submit it to the forum. However the damage isn't hairline cracks they are large gaping rips/tears/whatever that I could put my hand or fingers through. Can the repair be...

Hello, I have been stood on my garage roof today{ fat roof } in order to clean windows on my house. I was horrified to note that there was some large cracks/rips or tears along the crease lines of my mineral felt edgings. The flat roof is not new in fact it was professionaly laid in October...

Can somebody tell me the recipe for concrete Thank you