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I want to buy smart light switches for the home. There's a zillion available on amazon. All Chinese brands. Don't want to buy Chinese off amazon. (Happy to buy Chinese from reputable place like Screwfix though). Amazon Basics have one. But not in stock. Anyone have anything to recommend...

I need to screw my number plate in. I have a really small space. Impossible to get any screwdriver in - the space must be 15mm. I purchased a ratchet wrench, that is almost the right size - but just 2mm too much. Or maybe I need more space to allow for the screw head. So... I thought... if I...

We've got the 500ml disposable dehumidifiers on all windows. Still get loads of water on windows. Just wondering, is it worth investing in a windows vacuum? I've seen in Lidl and Aldi loads. Always thought of buying, but never got round to. Despite the disposable dehumidifiers filling up...

I need to make holes in plastic boxes. The holes need to be clean and smooth ones. I've drilled and it comes out looking like a big mess! I need to be able to do many many times so need to figure out how to do in a quick and clean operation that only takes seconds. See below for what I've done...

I need to get a UPVC riser I've found on amazon The item is called 'pvc Run Up Riser Block White Window or Doors 11mm Step Guide Closer' I can't find in Screwfix or toolstation Maybe it's called something else? Thanks

I've got some USB heated gloves They're wired and you need to connect to a USB connection They're brilliant! Except they get too hot for my liking There's no controls for turning heat up or down Is there a device I can add tot he middle that varies the power or voltage going to the gloves? I'm...

I need to get shelf support pins for adding an extra shelf in a kitchen cabinet The only ones I see are 5mm in diameter The existing ones + ones holes are 0.3mm Definitely 100% not 5mm Where can I get these from? What are they called? Thanks

I want to turn a garden shed into a mini office. Just wondering if you can buy ready made pieces, like base, 4 walls and 2 pieces for the roof. I've seen videos about Elon Musks cheap home - built from ready made pieces. For me, insulation is the most important part! I want to be warm when...

One of the rollers on the shower door has come off. I looked on ebay and Amazon, loads of replacements available. Just wondering though... are they all universal? From what I can see... they come in 2 sizes only. The type we have is screw in. There's other types that are press button to take...

I've got a power lead extension. We had water get spilled onto it accidentally. That was 3 months ago. I thought I would let it dry and then use again - I forgot to use. Just wondering now though... should I use at all? I have a computer keyboard. That got put under the sink a few times. (Long...

I made a post a few days ago about my dishwasher socket not working. I bought a non contact voltage pen. When plugged in and plug switched on -voltage was detected. (Dishwasher still not working.) I opened up the socket. Checked for loose wires. Unscrewed the wires to find 2 sets of wires...

We have cream rendering on the outside of our house. I need to paint the back of the house where we've had an extension a few years ago. I'm worried I might make a mess of painting over the rendering and wanted some advice. This is what we have currently: I'm thinking painting over the fine...

The dishwasher socket has stopped working. The dishwasher stopped. After diagnosing, I found the socket had no power. Wondering what I should do? Is there a fuse inside of the socket? Should I investigate further to check there is no damage to the wiring? I've never used an electric...

I looked up in Google before posting. I'm convinced I should get one. Vacuuming water and mud would be useful. Just wondering what else they're good for. I was planning to buy from Lidl or Aldi next time they have one. Only reason: 3 years warranty. Otherwise, amazon or Screwfix have...

We had an extension done to the house 6 years ago. I never got round to painting. I need some advice on what paint to buy. - Is there a 'trade' paint that is widely used and not known to Joe Public? I'm looking to go for Sandtext unless you guys advise otherwise - it's the only real choice as...

I've seen on tiktok a few times now... No drilling needed And you get a complete blackout that is thermally protected (or something) 'No drilling' - I would normally run a mile after reading that It seems OK from what I've seen This would be really handy to stop draughts coming in during the...

We used to have a bin under the sink You pull the door open and the bin lid opens Close the door and the lid closes It was just a simple lever contraption I've searched loads and can't find anywhere Hoping someone can help Thanks

I bought a number plate holder for my car. It's stainless steel and secured with small screws. One of the screws is rusting. It's only been 2 weeks since I fitted. (I'm complaining to the seller and kicking up a fuss - but I'm guessing it's a Chinese seller - they'll probably offer a refund or...

A bit of a random question... I have many charging cables... all black. I want to add 'something' to help me identify which cable is which just by glancing. Electric tape! That does the trick Except... it comes undone and the stickiness starts opening up over time Could I try anything else...

We've got an Ikea bin. One of the coil springs has broken. Can I get an exact duplicate from somewhere or can I somehow repair? See pic below, I tried cutting a safety pin and was trying to somehow attach that to the broken end of the spring: Is there someway I can weld/forge the 2 bits...