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Howdy, I am just about to replace my shower mixer in a rental property for the 3rd time. The water is very hard and generally things seem to leak after 18months or so. Do I just accept I buy a new mixer every 18months or is there a 'repairable' mixer I should be looking at. I have...

I have a 110 Gas rangemaster. All bar one (RHS oven) of the spark lighters have suddenly stopped working. Anything obvious I should be looking at? Anyone got a 'take it apart' manual?? They are making the noise but not sparking at all. I am struggling for access as I cannot pull...

Howdy all. An unwelcome visit from a 'furry friend' (aka rat) has mean I have to repair a break in my washing machine tube. I attempted to use some speed fit connectors and a 15mm plastic insert. http://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-pem0415w-straight-coupling-15mm-pack-of-10/89893...

Howdy, I need some of this.... http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/Seals_for_Doors_and_Windows/Glazing_and_Joinery_Seals/4304/Compex_Joinery_Seal/210821 To replace the damaged stuff I removed prior to repainting. But only need one doors worth and a bit loathed to spend £40...

I'm about to put up a series of mirror units in my bathroom. I currently have a standalone mirror light with shaver socket with an additional thing that heats the mirror when I put this light on. I would like ditch the light but retain the mirror heater - not sure how I would turn it on...

On the hunt for a new back door as my previous one has warped terribly. Its a listed building so I need it to be similar to the old one (black strips of wood) but fancy replacing it with a barn door (ie opens in two sections). But I'm having real trouble finding one. I usually buy from...

I’ve just about finished my kitchen and need a round kitchen table about 1m diameter – preferable that could extend to seat 6. I also have a large amount of the iroke worktop left over and thought it would be good to either attempt to make up a table my self or pay someone else to. So…...

I have some second hand ceiling lights with G23 2-pin bulb fittings. This is the bulb... http://www.lightingsupply.com/F9BX-827-ECO.aspx I have very high ceiling so to test them I have attempted to plug them into normal 240v plug by wiring them straight up. Stand back, plug in, turn on...

Following the stering advice yesterday (pointing out I had bought the wrong lightswitch) today i'm looking at the other switches. This room has 3 lights, one I'm not going to use and will just cap off wires. One is the main light and will have a dimmer by the door and an on/off on the...

Looking for some help here. I have attempted to get an electrician in to do this despite it no doubt being simple but as per every tradesman I have attempted to get in Reading I have been let down again. My problem is I have several light switches I want to replace. Done half of them no...

I had some iroko worktops fitted last year - must admit after initial oiling did not re-oil or look after them (mid renovation) so ended up with several ring marks etc. I have just re-sanded them all, removed all stains and re-oiled. I intend to now oil weekly for the next few weeks etc...

I have had a 'professional' chippy make some cupboard doors for me. Unfortunately when they open the edges catch on the cupboard next to them and I can only open them about 45 degrees. All the other cupboard have hinges that are recessed into a hole drilled into the doors but these doors...

I have travertine floor tiles and for various reasons there was one tile I could not fit. I have now put it down but have run out of this stuff... http://www.mandarinstone.com/products/sealant/solvent_based_oil_waterproofing_agent At £40 a tin I really would like to avoid buying more...

Google not helping! I'm after an electrical panel to put my various kitchen goods fuses all together into one panel. ie one of these.... http://www.screwfix.com/prods/38241/Electrical-Supplies/Switches-Sockets/Black-Nickel/Volex-Flat-Plate/Volex-13A-Sw-FCU-Neon-Black-Nickel-Flat-Plate...

I'm doing up a converted church and want to change the cheapy standard plug sockets for something older looking. Everywhere only seems to sell modern, shiny, black ones. Ideally I would want cast iron look, matt black. I'm also after ones with fuses for various things in the kitchen and...

Sort of a strange request.... I have an airing cupboard that the bottom half is unusable (due to a split level flat) I want to put a chair in front of it and still have acess to the top half so was thinking a stable door would do the trick. Problem is all the stable doors I can find...

Just bought a radiator cover but its a really tight fit. Bit worried that it might be a fire hazard. What do you reckon. If it makes any difference the cover is from screwfix. http://www.screwfix.com/prods/85344/Building/Joinery/Radiator-Cabinet-Med-White-W1198-x-D200-x-H900mm and...

Whilst attempting to place up hooks for 'guitar hero' guitars I drilled through this and was plunged into darkness. I have not turned the power back on (assume I can't) To repair it what's my best? There's not much slack in the wire.... Can I just split the wire - wrap up in...

I've just bought one of these..... http://www.luxairhoods.com/index.pl?c=SSHOODBLACK Max extraction is.... 'Capacity Max Setting (CBM/H) 550' It specifies in the installation manual that I have to use 125mm ducting and not the original ducting or 100mm ducting or warranty is invalid...

At the moment I live in complete DIY chaos and its driving me nuts not being able to find anything. I'm looking for a cheap and easy way of organising myself and was wondering what you all do to store and sort stuff. I need - decent quality screw style storage boxes, portable, compact...