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As you can see in the picture, there's a small area of our plaster fascia that's crumbled away. This happened some time ago and it hasn't deteriorated since. Plan to repair it myself and then re-finish the whole lot. Is there a particular plaster required? Thanks!

Hi all As you can see from the pictures, the inside of our wooden conservatory window panels are flaking and moldy in places. I plan to... - remove the old sealant - sand them all back - re-prime (maybe with a mould primer) - sand again - repaint with a suitable paint (off-white satinwood or...

Hi all. Got a couple of spotlights on a circuit that aren't working. Bulbs are all ok. All the wiring is connected, so am unsure how best to identify the issue. I assume it's still the wiring, but aside from replacing everything, is there a better method to fix? Cheers vm

Hi all Is this cracked bit at the edge of my roof a problem? I know nothing about the name of it, if it's a problem, and if it needs to be attended to! We have a leaky gutter in the same place, so thinking of two birds with one stone Any help much appreciated!

Hi all I've got some rather dated spotlights I need to put back into their holes, but the 'arms' that hold the spotlight flush against the wall are a different style from what I'm used to, and I can't get them into the holes. I'm used to sprung arms that you hold flush against the light as you...

Hi all Our water cylinder (pictured) seems to be on it's last legs; it's just tripped the electrics and I'm not sure if it's still working or not. I had a plumber in a few weeks ago who noted a replacement cylinder would be a challenge because of its position in the middle of the house away...

External light. Managed to remove the top, take out all the screws I can see. But I can't seem to separate the two 'halves' of the lantern. Tried unscrewing it from the little plate at the bottom, but it won't shift. Thought a bit of brute force might force them apart, but alas no Any help...

I feel fairly confident at resolving a fair number of household issues, but I can't figure out how to quickly replace this toilet seat! The connecting pins/brackets (shown on the attached picture) are set at a 45° angle, and I can't find a replacement that opens fully once installed. It doesn't...

Hi all Want to sand some primed kitchen units to a smooth finish, ready for final coat. Some of the decorative moulding has swirly shallow inlays (see pic). How best to finish-sand the edges? Just patience and a sanding sponge or sheet? Cheers

Hi all. I am painting some kitchen units in-situ. They sit alongside marble backsplash and countertops. I basically need a very precise method of cutting in; any tips beyond.... 1. Going slowly 2. Using an angled brush 3. V careful application of tape ...? Any advice very much appreciated!

Howdy. I like our arched iron side gate, but don't like that you can see through it (like in the picture). Anyone know of a solution which could be attached to stop people being able to see through? Like a privacy screen. I don't want to get a whole new gate as the structure is fine, and am...

Hi all. Lots of little dead weeds on our driveway that need removing. Ordinarily I'd simply use a long-handled weed scraper, but the position of the bricks means I'd have to do a bazillion little scrapes to clean it all up. Is there a solution that would remove the dead weeds over a wide area...

Hi all Not sure what the material is, but this clear sealant on the external side of our uPVC windows is deteriorating (see pictures). Does anyone know a product I can use to replace it please? Cheers

Hi all Anyone know an effective weedkiller that won't affect the finish of a limestone patio? Have googled, but it's surprisingly difficult to identify a specific product that won't affect the finish Thanks v much

Hi all In heavy rain we've got a leak from our flat felt-topped conservatory roof that first appeared a few weeks ago. Can't see any noticeable tears or rips in the felt, which lends me to think it's a small gap between the felt sheets into which pooled water is running through (see picture)...

Hi all. Replacing old rad valves with TRVs. Two of them I'm struggling to get the nut on the pipe to 'catch' the threads of the new valve. It seems to be 1 or 2mm away from the threads, so can't screw it on. Anyone else know what to do in this scenario, please? I thought maybe the inside of...

Hi all Am installing TRVs. Some of the old rads need 3/4-to-1/2 inch tail 'reducers' to accommodate the 1/2 inch TRVs. Question is, do I also need to reduce the outlet/lockshield valve end, or can I maintain the 3/4 inch valve on that side of the rads? Thanks all!

Hi all Am making a wardrobe carcass from 22mm MDF. The top of the carcass will be angled to fit the sloping ceiling, as per the picture attached. What is the best method of securing the angled MDF panels (highlighted by red circles in the picture), so the carcass will remain sturdy? I'm...

Hi all. Am making a wardrobe carcass from 22mm MDF. The top of carcass will be angled to fit the sloping ceiling, as per the picture attached. What is the best method of securing the angled MDF panels (highlighted by red circles in the picture), so the carcass will remain in place? I'm...

Hi all. My lovely new internal door won't easily close because the inner/hinge-side edge of the door is too tight against the jamb, when it's being closed. I want to trim a mm or 2 off the inner edge of the jamb, so the door can close properly, and sit flush against it. I'd prefer to do it...