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Ah, thanks that makes sense. The original bag was chewed all round the edges, and I tried sticking it to the funnel thing with carpet tape but that didn't work. It was this one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225145548111?var=524052812531 I guess I could just stick loads of holes in it.

Before Homebase disappeared into the ether I bought a non-slip loo seat from there. I was able to install it, but the old screws were held in a plastic sheath and I can't remove one of them. As a result I don't think the loo seat is entirely secure as it's slipping. Would this make a difference...

I had a leaf-blower but mice nibbled the bag and it blew its chewed up leaves all over my feet. I got a 'universal' collection bag from eBay and it fits, but now the stupid thing won't suck anything up. It'll only suck if I open the bottom of the bag and then I get chewed up leaves all over my...

Thank you - most of the locking system was OK and it had a lining so it's gone down beautifully! I did have to get my dad to help though.

I want to cover up manky old laminate floorboards and was given a load of flooring on Facebook marketplace. I can't afford a new floor, so this is the best I can do. The slats apparently click in place next to each other. I've never done anything like this before - is it fairly straightforward...

It's an odd thing to say, perhaps keep your suspicions to yourself until an OP says something to justify it. The cupboard is currently painted and the paint has stayed on no problem; it's just the mould which is an issue.

So it's under my neighbour's stairs, the stairs which go up to his flat. Perhaps because there's no ventilation in the cupboard itself that's why it is getting damp? Would drilling a few holes in the outside wall help? The OP is reading and taking advice, so you suspect wrongly.

I don't know if that would help as the door just opens out onto my little porch... There is an air-brick thing in that wall but not inside the cupboard.

I can't unfortunately. So I just put in crystals, and use a dehumidifier every so often which keeps it under control.

I have a small under-the-stairs cupboard which gets a bit mouldy. I'm going to repaint it. Is there any particular "anti-mould/damp" paint I should use or just the bog standard stuff? Thank you.

Thank you - hopefully it will last for a few months as I can't handle the thought of any more painting right now!

It's chrome. That makes sense, would I be able to spray myself? Or would it have to be a professional? Just thinking about for when this inevitably all comes off...

They're beautiful creatures! Mine is doing well, thankfully. I saw him again last night and the water is clean.

I thought my door was wood and have painted it with paint made for wood, but my friend says that it is actually vinyl and the paint will crack. Is there a way of rescuing it or should I just wait for it to disintegrate and start all over again? If the latter, what should I use to strip off the...

Bum, even if I coat it? Well it's done now... if it fails it fails... it's been entertaining for me. Unfortunately I have left my job so can't afford to have anything done professionally at the moment.

Thanks! I feel very guilty. There are no tadpoles so hopefully Freddy is still in the early stages of wooing, the dinner and kiss goodnight stage. I will grab a bag of worms on my way home.

Thank you, I went to anothr B&Q where they were more helpful and I've cleaned the towel rail with rubbing alcohol first.

Thanks both. The pond isn't very big, a few feet perhaps? There are plants and a bit of weed in there but it's generally very clear as it hasn't been in position for more than a couple of months. The water looks all clear now. I checked on the frog late last night;' I didn't see him but I am...

I am hoping someone can help. I was painting my fence with Ronseal which is one-coat and gloopy and pretty horrid. Anyway I got some on the leaves of pond plants, and now it's rained and some has dripped into the pond. I've got some plants in there but more importantly a little frog who I...

I would like to do this. I got a sample of Valspar paint from B&Q to colour match and am really happy with it, but only needed it for a little cupboard. Would it be suitable to paint my heated towel rail please? I figure I would need to use a primer first. I asked a lady at B&Q but she looked a...