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We currently have carpet in our bathroom and wish to replace this with vinyl flooring. Under the carpet we have a mixture of floorboards and chipboard floor panels - all quite level. I'm OK with DIY but have never tackled a job like this. I intend to leave the toilet & pedestal in place and...

Thanks Andy - will do - do you recommend any particular brand of decking oil ? Baz

My decking is made from pressure treated wood - I don't believe it's hardwood. It's in need of a good clean-up and I want to use a power spray on it. Is this OK to do ? I'm concerned that in some way I might weaken/dilute the benefits of having pressure treated wood. All advice greatly...

I've a Bosch Classixx washing machine. I use washing tablets. Of late, after a wash there's the mushy remains of the tablet still in the dispenser drawer. The fabric conditioner clears out of its section of the drawer OK. I've cleaned (toothbrush/wire) the holes above the drawer and run a 90...

Thanks for your responses. White spirit didn't make any difference. I've tried warm washing up liquid and a cloth which I would have expected to remove any smears but the stains/smears are still there. Any more thoughts ? Thanks

I decided to clean the grease off of the splash-back behind my stove and I think I've been very silly ! I used a warm washing up liquid/water solution and scrubbed with a plastic scourer. Now I've got a grey streaky residue or stains which I can't remove by just wiping with either a damp or dry...

I've a VW Passat 1.9 TDI saloon (reg'd 2000). Recently it's developed a flat-spot when accelerating and the 'oomph' falls off when acsending hills. However, consumption is still around 50mpg and there's no problem with tick-over. My local VW dealer says I need a new Air Mass Meter for which the...

I've inherited a Firenzi fitted oven. Three problems: - I've no user manual/guide - The Oven light doesn't work and needs replacing; is it a simple screw out/screw in job ? - One of the lights/leds(?) on the control panel is out and I don't know how to get to it to replace it...

Kevplumb, Yes I have since borrowed a similar tester from a mate and now know what 'continuity testing' means. I've 'measured' across various terminals and got a zero result which my mate tells me means that I've good continuity. I've also 'measured' across other terminals and got no reading -...

I've a mira sport 9KW mains fed electric shower. Since Tuesday it has been exibiting the following symptoms:- Turn on - power light on - hot water for a few seconds - followed by cold. The low flow light is NOT on at any time. No amount of twiddling with the dials will affect the temperature...

Actually "here" is http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177266&highlight=bonnet+lock Sorry - fingers too fast !

Have a look here and follow the thread. Hope it helps

I've a Mk1 (2001) Ka and am told the rear subframe bushes (both sides) need replacing. Has anyone out there done this ? What sort of job is it for a normal DIY person ? Any special tools needed ? All advice gratefully received. Thanks

Over the weekend I've used a job-lot of off-cut tiles to create a "gaudi" type wall covering in my garden. The tiles are a mixture of ceramic and porcelain. The grout is for external use. Now that the wall has completely dried out I think I ought to apply a sealant over the whole of it. BUT what...

The lights have separate press button on and press button off switches - independent from the fan. The back of the switches seems to be in a sealed unit because I can't see a way to get at it. Any advice ?

This morning the lights in my cooker hood have stopped working. As far as I can see there's only one power feed to the hood and the extractor fan is working OK so power should be getting through. I've changed the two bulbs (12v halogen jobbies) and still no joy. Cant see a way to get behind the...

Mlcinfl, Sometimes they are hot but mainly they are warm.

Just a bit more info - the radiators aren't always warm between central heating 'on' periods - infuriatingly inconsistent ! Regards Bazza

Just had cam belt done at dealers on my Passat for £330 - they apparently have to take the front of the car apart to get to it and that's where the cost lies.

I've a Worcester 4.5 combi boiler for both hot water and central heating. The boiler settings are 'On' for hot water (= on all the time for on-demand supply); 'Twice' for central heating (= on for a couple of hours in the morning and in the evening). Recently I've noticed that the radiators are...