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This might be in the correct section,appolgies if not. What do other members do regarding frying pan `splatter` When frying bacon,sausage etc. ? Been out this afternoon and bought a so called splatter guard That honestly is neither use nor ornament. It didn`t stop half the splattering,a...

I had an old galvanised cold water storage tank replaced with A modern plastic one awhile ago now.The plumber could`nt Get it thru`the loft hatch cover cos`of it`s size.For extra room Up in my loft I`m thinking of cutting it up into smaller pieces So as to be able to get the cut down pieces...

I had an old galvanised cold water storage tank replaced with A modern plastic one awhile ago now.The plumber could`nt Get it thru`the loft hatch cover cos`of it`s size.For extra room Up in my loft I`m thinking of cutting it up into smaller pieces So as to be able to get the cut down pieces...

Has anyone ever used the Tiger wallpaper perforator for Stripping difficult wallpaper that’s perhaps vinyl coated ? I`ve always used a wire brush in the past,but sometimes It`s easy to `score`the plaster underneath. Can`t seem to find any reviews on them. Thanks for replies. Lewis...

Hi members,just a query.Are there any spectacle / glasses wearers On the forum like I am.?Plenty I recon. When using the roller on smooth or even rough surfaces I`m thinking Of investing in a face visor to protect my very expensive spectacles. My dentist has the ideal ones,I recon but they...

Just wondered if any member owns like I do a Bosch Aquatek 10 Model power washer. Sometimes my drains block and also my gutters. I have a 15 meter drain hose attachment.Does anyone know the Jet pressure PSI for this model and would it be enough power and `banjo`to cope with these type of...

Just wondered if any member owns like I do a Bosch Aquatek 10 Model power washer. Sometimes my drains block and also my gutters. I have a 15 meter drain hose attachment.Does anyone know the Jet pressure PSI for this model and would it be enough power and `banjo`to cope with these type of...

Is there anyone on the forum that’s used an electric sander To rub down walls after wallpaper stripping to prepare for The new wallpaper covering that’s going on? I used to be a painter / decorator many moons ago and just Used to use sandpaper in my hand. I have a staircase to do for...

What do members recommend for just plain and simple cleaning And getting rid of the grease `splats`from the breakfast frying pan? White spirit and other solvents smell I find but are usually effective It`s the `splats`on the ceramic tiles at the back of the cooker that’s The worst. Thanks...

Hi members,just a query and thanks in advance for all replies. I have a mixer tap for hot / cold water in my kitchen and the Hot tap washer needs to be replaced.A normal hot tap washer Won`t do it.It`s one of those `off the beaten track`type of washers. A few years ago a plumber explained to...

With all the rain wevè had this past few weeks,my garage roof, Has started to finally leak a `tad`.it`s normal chip board with Mineral roofing felt. Ità a flat roof,can anyone recommend perhaps a bitumas sealer. Or what is there out there on the market for a good DIY job ? Thanks for...

What are the laws regarding the hours that are approved for the Burning of garden waste ? This year I`ve got far more than in years past. Since selling my trailor ( it was a godsend for taking garden waste To the local council tip ) I `ve no option but to get my home made Garden incinerator...

Can anyone recommend a good quality colour printer That prints off envelopes well,as it does A4 size sheets. Thanks for replies, Lewis Doubtfire

Morning members,just can someone help me out here thanks. What do you recommend for filing and cutting Perspex plastic that’s no more than an eighth of an inch that’s to file / cut away.? Thanks for replies. Lewis Doubtfire

Over the weekend I borrowed my neighbours angle grinder For a couple of smallish jobs in the garden. It`s `Performance`model from B@Q £24.99p something like That I think.After a awhile it keeps blowing a fuse,before I`d Finished too what I was doing. “Just throw it away” he said.”Can`t get...

These electric drill bit sharpeners that you see advertised,do they Work and are they any good ? Is replacement the `way to go`? The drill bits I mean . Some I`ve seen are £9.99p others are perhaps £79.99p. Whats the Difference ? Thanks For replies. Lewis Doubtfire

These electric drill bit sharpeners that you see advertised,do they Work and are they any good ? Is replacement the `way to go`? The drill bits I mean . Some I`ve seen are £9.99p others are perhaps £79.99p. Whats the Difference ? Thanks For replies. Lewis Doubtfire

Having got fed up of paying out around £25 each time for a galvanised Garden incinerator for burning that dos`nt last a season,I`m investing In an old oil drum for around £10 or so.Hoping it will last a bit longer. What do members suggest for drilling out the holes around the sides and The...

Every single one of my plastic gutter joints leak. They are Marley and were put up in 1967 when My bungalow was built.I`m concerned that removing That plastic `strap`that holds the joint together will Snap if I tried to put new rubber inserts or whatever To cure the leaking and drips. Is...

Morning members,I`m new here,just signed up. For awhile now I`ve thought about making my own pasting / adhesive wallpaper table that `doubles`up as a general purpose work bench also.Has anyone else done this? The paste tables at decorators merchants and say B @ Q these days are in my view...