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I want to remove the fixed glass panel from this shower cubicle screen. The reason being to clean the unsightly mould between the glass and metal frame behind it. Whoever fitted it didn't think to seal between the glass and frame, so soapy water gets in and sits and goes mouldy. I thought by...

I've tried all the filter and drain hose fixes avaliable online, but no joy. Any other advice to fix the E36 problem?

My combi boiler is a Vokera Easi-Heat Plus. It's losing pressure when the heating is on but not when running hot water. The pressure drop doesn't affect the heating, ie the rads warm up and stay warm. I simply top up the pressure each time. What's the mostly likely cause of the pressure drop...

What are the most likely causes of water remaining in the plug hole after the bath has drained and how to fix? This is a bath in a rented place and the recently replaced bath panel has been completely sealed with silicone, so looking for possible fixes that don't involve taking it off. The...

Hi. Are the any fixes for a swollen kitchen worktop? It's very close to the sink, as you can see from the photos, so keeping further water out is going to be very difficult. Could I cut out some of the core, apply sealant and clamp it down?

I have a one-gang one-way light switch that controls my hall ceiling light. Can i replace it with a 2-gang switch with the second switch operating a wall light? What would the wiring be?

I need to replace a flexible connector on my son's toilet. A plumber (or so they claimed to be) removed a section of leaking copper pipe and replaced it with a poorly fitted flexible hose. The cistern is filling really slowly and it's because of a kink in the pipe. See photo. I've got...

Any tips on how remove these annoying bubbles from freshly emulsioned wall?

How do I go about finding the correct size inserts for these ceramic knobs? I want to attach them to a door to use as coat hangers.

I've made a tear in the freezer compartment lining when scraping out ice. Will this compromise the freezing capability and is it fixable?

I bought some spruce boards, 180mm wide, 16mm deep. One was badly cupped but I've managed to flatten it by soaking it and placing a heavy weight on it. It looks fine now but how do I dry it to avoid it cupping or splitting?

Please see photos off wallpaper lifting away from a chimney breast wall of a friend's house. I'm not aware of any damp issues that might be causing this and the wallpaper has been up for several years. The whole area I've marked in red has lifted from the wall, including the lining paper. Is...

Hi. Can someone send me a link to 600 grit sanding block or tell me where I can buy one? I can't find anything online. I just want to do a final sanding after the last coat on varnish on some shelves. There's a very faint roughness that I want to remove.

Why can I hear water running in shower drain when I'm not running water anywhere in my flat? I'm in a listed building that's been converted into 4 flats and, to be honest, I can hear water running in more than one place. I previously posted about hearing it under the kitchen sink but that...

I've got a heavy mirror with a French cleat on the back for hanging it up, but I don't know what the correct wall fixings should be. Any recommendations?

My son bought an engraved whisky barrel top, to which I attached hairpin legs. It looks great, but I don't know what to put on it to protect it. I'm not sure if it's got an existing protector on it and I want to keep the existing colour and matt finish. I'm also unsure about the engraved areas...

The new oak coffee table hasn't survived a Christmas visit from the family, and is covered in stains of unknown origin. The table has an 'unfinished' look though I expect it had been finished with something, but I'm looking for advice on how to remove these stains. Please see the attached photos.

One of my window handles is a bit wobbly, so I removed the screw cover and found the screw head was snapped off. The small piece of thread attached is only 2mm diameter. What's the best way to get the remaining thread out of the wooden frame and repair any damage? If it's drilling then what type...

My son has a Ferroli MAXIMA 35 C boiler. At least I think that's the model from an online search. Photo attached so maybe someone can confirm. It's pretty old looking but has actually been pretty reliable, despite the poor reputation Ferroli seems to have online. He can't afford to replace it...

Another interesting find in my weird and wacky mill conversion flat. The previous owner took down their tv bracket and I'm just getting round to replacing it. I've just checked the depth of the existing screw holes and they are about 65mm deep before I hit anything solid, which I assume is a...