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Wanna run two or three cables from my flat to some hedges 30 or 40 metres away. Shall I run the two orange 15 metre cables joined in the grey boxes then connect the lights to a standard multi socket Howzabout the yellow reel? Yellow reel- IP54 rated Orange reel dunno Ip rating Grey box...

Usually when I start van up it says oil OK hut now oil -- is this just an electrical poor connection as my floor under seats is wet and nothing to worry about? Dipstick check seems ok Also worth topping header tank up one inch with antifreeze? I've no idea if any is in there

Has this hedge been lowered correctly. I noticed the branches in the middle are higher than outside greenery of bush. Is that a problem? Has the hedge been cut back too hard or is this ever acceptable when a hedge is hanging over a pavement? (Not my job.)

Suspension arm, brake discs and one brake pad were all changed on Monday for mot. Wondering if it's one of those. Comes on when I pull away slowly and possibly when wheels are turned on a bend. Goes away when going fast. Need my van yo go to London tomorrow. Couldn't get through to...

Passed the PA1 and PA6 certificates on glyphosphate spraying. Want to keep it upright in the van to prevent spillage. There's a lot of stuff in there so not sure where to put it. Was thinking baton and ply box screwed to side to plonk it in. Regarding spraying, i reckon I'll be spot...

Is this brush for combi unit best way to clean off the mossoff the ground ...

Not a big branch for this practice but cut 45 degrees up and down then horizontally from other side leaving hinge. Running off on horizontally cut side when it falls. Should fall where 45 degrees (groove) has been cut I believe. Is this correct?

My brilliant husquvarna 122 was stolen last year. Very powerful and reliable but the shop I went to the guy said people switching over to stihl battery tools. Shall I buy another husquvarna petrol or try the stihl 60.1 with battery and charger. Which is better?

What's the best strimmer head on the market? Been going through these things like anything. The clip on the white round top part keeps coming loose on stihl version. On the other head, it doesn't release the coil when u bang it on the ground. Use it lots on hardstanding areas I've worked...

I've had wet foam under my feet in the front of my van for years and believe that's what's causing electrical issues with my van. I've located where water is coming in from my roof, currently just put a microfiber cloth pushed in. Could I build a shelf or something underneath then push a...

£61,000 between however many residents want to join. 12 have paid their £200. 22 flats. Are there any negative reasons notvto proceed ? E.g. will it be my responsiblity as one of the directors to chase upside maintenance money from residents? We will still employ a management company...

Scraped all the loose paint off this old windowsill gonna then wash it down. Gonna put on peel stop on any places still dusty when I run my hands over it It's pretty dented and knackered, is it pointless filling the holes from flaked paint?

Any tricks to putting in the strimming cord, what's the hole in the middle for? Can you get metal strimming cord as plastic stuff keeps breaking off on hard standing areas. Safety wise- goggles? I heard dog poo blinds u

This area near my communal porch gets quite high with water not yet getting into porch but is it worth drilling a hole (where red arrow is) to let the water drain away. Drill through concrete wall

Is this ragwort and is it dangerous if u get it in your skin?

What's the best glue to put skirting onto tiles in bathroom? might be plastic skirting or wood not sure

Seen these on a few housing association gardens. Are they rat poison? Dangerous?

Can't turn my Van's wipers or lights off, just suddenly happened while I was driving. Extremely hot today- has this caused an electrical fault? Can't lock van either. Have to put it in the keyhole and do it manually. Anyway to turn electric off so battery doesn't run down? It was...

I noticed Job and Knock has disappeared from the forum. Excellent posts on carpentry. Did he have enough?

In the middle of a shower the water just stopped, what's wrong? The switch does go in and stays in.