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Probably not really, because you should replace the tensioner and other rollers and often the water pump (depending on car) which can't be done without releasing the tension on the belt. I'm not a mechanic but I've done a few and found that the physical replacement of the belt when the correct...

Just spent a week in Scotland with my brother in law who has an MGHS - so you can plug it in (but his holiday cottage wouldn't allow it) so after 800 miles I expected it to be flat as a pancake and dragging round a quarter ton of battery - unfortunately I was sat in the back so couldn't see the...

I wouldn't touch Facebook with yours, never mind mine. I asked for quotes to build me a nuclear power station - got 15 quotes back from people who normally clean gutters but were happy to have a go.

Nearly got that one but it's usb C for the newer iPhones. We needed something from a real shop as we're in Scotland for a week and the Son in on a week's insurance with his P plates. Anyway he's sorted it by using his portable speaker thing so I'll return that and get a better one - did think...

As always, the make and model of the car or van is irrelevant - it's the specific year, engine, gearbox and specification that makes it worth buying. Many vehicles have fundamental flaws - in engines, gearboxes and electrical systems that are well documented when a few years old - eg ford wet...

You and your modern cars. 15 year old base model VW - I had to replace the head unit from a slightly higher spec model to even get something I could connect a 3.5mm adaptor to (a little box that pretends to be an external CD unit). So this is what's on the car - I suspect the iPhone has a...

My son wants to plug his iPhone 13 into my car stereo, it has an aux adapter that pretends to be a cd changer which works fine with my phone with a 3.5mm to usbC adapter: We bought this from home bargains but it doesn't work - I know my adapter needed to include a DAC to work with my...

That will need to come out and be done to current standards - 50mm air gap, layers of PIR. The fact that what was there apparently didn't cause a problem is irrelevant.

The leg/wheels should fold up (they were usually sold in a big cardboard box). The two bolts on the frame below your green tape, but be prepared for them to be seized and maybe sheer off.

Yes. I did similar, but I dropped the old ceilings (took about 5 pulls with a crowbar they were that bad) and just removed the old joists completely.

My SE recommended these from Screwfix, with hindsight I should probably have fixed with twist nails but they're pretty hefty screws.

Your standard household insurance policy will not automatically cover you while conducting building works - some even consider a replacement kitchen enough to void the policy. Most will usually extend the cover but obviously at an additional premium.

DPC would usually be two bricks below internal floor level, in line with the bottom of the air brick. If it's your house and your doing it properly (it all looks a mess at the moment) you should remove all that old render, replace the cracked bricks and physically find and check any dpc. A...

I would say a slightly over engineered loft storage project - not a problem, but I would have taken the opportunity to jack up the saggy ceiling below (if you could stand a couple of acrows and plank in the middle of the bedroom for a few weeks) and strap to the new timbers. The level of...

I don't know what the layout is, but if it's built around an external wall, you could lintel over, remove both skins and replace with a thin stud wall.

Yes, definitely the same side, seriously loud - I think they were cheap - two for £27 but even so I wouldn't ordinarily be happy with how long it lasted but I suspect that whatever else is worn has put excessive strain on it. Drop link seems tight but as I said I think you sometimes need a bit...

So I've had this for about 3 years, 10k miles, and 2 mots without comment - it's now got a lot worse and the top mount/bearing which was replaced about 2 years ago with a cheap part had failed again. While the top mount (identified by a big "twang" as the spring twists and releases) is likely a...

I have cut sections of tarmac out with a stihl saw and reinstated them afterwards, with a barely visible seam.

Both ensuite's could be reduced in size/converted to just WC. Wetrooms save lots of space as do combination toilets. As Freddie says, HWC can go (loft or similar). Presumably you're paying a premium for them just to rip out and potentially lose value when you sell. And if you have 2 daughters...

Make me wish I hadn't left the civil service 10 years ago - I did FA in the office, I'd have done even less at home.