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Earlier this year I had our concrete gutters fully re-lined. Already there are some damp patches at the top of the interior walls. So, a complete waste of money. The next step will be either aluminium linings or complete removal and replacement with uPVC. Which is best. Aluminium lining...

I am going to paint the inside of my garage which is lined with regular breeze blocks. I am thinking of putting on a layer of diluted pva followed by regular emulsion. My worry is that the garage is adjoined by a boiler room with a gas boiler. There is also a small freezer in the garage. Both of...

My 10 yr old X Type is loosing pressure slowly on both front tyres. Told by tyre fitters today that wheels are corroding. New rubber seals fitted for now but will need to get the wheels refurbished soon. Any advice about where to get this done? Is there a reliable national firm that could do the...

I have a number of old woodworking tools that I need to sell but am not sure of the best way of going about it. The tools were owned by my late grandfather and date from the late Victorian or early 1900s period. I want to get some cash for them but also want them to go to a 'good home'. Are...

I'm thinking of buying one of these. If you've got one you may be able to help me with this. The Ads talk about it being possible to draw water via a bucket. But, will it also connect to an outside tap using a standard Hoselock 'yellow and orange' fitting? Also, what do you think of the product...

I am looking to buy a small number of ready made up kitchen base units and wall units to install in my garage. I don't want to buy a full kitchen! Does anyone know of a supplier in the Bristol area who would have some odd units in stock - would save me a lot of searching and don't want to resort...

Yesterday we had a gas leak. Gas engineer fitted a new pipe into the boiler (regulator?) and all appeared ok. The boiler working fine before the leak. Now it is continually cutting out. Pressing the reset button, tries to start up and then cuts out. Anyone got any ideas? Many thanks.

I need to replace a Wirquin dual flush chrome finish toilet button. Looking on ebay there are several versions. Mine dates from around 2003 and has a white plastic back nut in a squared shape. The ones I am seeing online have a round back nut. Has anyone else come across this? Will the one with...

The fridge freezer ran very noisily for the last 24 hours and has now stopped working completely. Bearing in mind that I can buy a new basic replacement for around £250 is it going to be worth the cost of repairing the old one. Its about 8 years old and has been first class so far but I'm...

My old style combined VHS and DVD recorder has finally broken down and is beyond repair. I need to go out and buy a new DVD recorder but the question is which type. Also, any recommendations regarding particular brands and models would be gratefully received. Thanks.

I would really appreciate some advice on this problem. The boiler is new, fitted only 4 months ago. The hot water works fine. The central heating works fine when its on but the system has developed an intermittent problem in that on most occasions the heating does not start up at the required...