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I have an Aqualisa shower and the pump motor appears to have stopped working. I took the cover off the box and the fan wasn't spinning. If you tap the box to the right it starts spinning but only slowly. Are these repairable or am I looking at a whole new processor? Thanks

Hi I wan't to paint some wooden bedside cabinets using Dulux Heritage Eggshell paint (water based) Can somebody recommend what type of roller I should use and recommend a brand to get the smoothest finish. And some tips on how to achieve it too would be good Thanks

I have a Belling DB4 cooker. The left (main) oven element has blown. I want to replace it but the two screws that hold the element in place are seized. I don't want to try too hard in case I mangle the screw heads What's the best way to remove these screws? Also can the element be replaced from...

I'm on my second one of these Samsung Bespoke RL38A776ASR/EU Classic Fridge Freezer with SpaceMax™ Technology after the first one failed after 6 months. Both fridge and freezer stopped cooling. Engineer diagnosed a faulty motherboard, replaced it but it made no difference and gave up. Samsung...

I have a very slow leak from a joint in the pipe that come out of my heating oil tank Money's tight so I'm looking for a temporary solution to fix it until my next boiler service. Is the a product I can apply that will solve this? See attached photo. Thanks

I've bought some Zinsser Perma-White Anti Mould Paint which I want to paint skirtings with. I've done a test run and it's not turned out well. Lots of bristle / brush marks. I used a Prodec brush. Can I have some advice please on getting a smoother finish. Techniques etc. I'd rather stick with...

I need to replace a flat garage roof that currently has felt on it. Money is tight so I'm looking to trim costs if possible The area measures 2.8m by 5m I'm in South East England (Kent) There's no access issues etc getting on the roof and the rafters and boarding underneath are all sound. I...

I'm trying to mount my 55" TV with a bracket over my fireplace. The original brick chimney breast has been covered with plasterboard but there are no studs in the central section where the bracket needs to be secured. The plasterboard is 30mm thick with a cavity behind and then brickwork. I was...

I'm trying to mount my 55" TV with a bracket over my fireplace. The original brick chimney breast has been covered with plasterboard but there are no studs in the central section where the bracket needs to be secured. The plasterboard is 30mm thick with a cavity behind and then brickwork. I was...

Looks like the pin has worn away the sleeve in this hinge and the door has moved so I'm looking to replace it Does anyone know what type / brand of hinge this is and where I could purchase it? Thanks

Hi Can someone confirm if I can replace the original Tamlite transformer with the Knightsbridge one. Do I need to replace the other box (what's that called?) too? Thanks

Hi How do I change this type of down light bulb please Had the clip type in my old house so not familiar Thank You

Hi I'm purchasing a house that has a very old oil boiler which I'm looking to replace. I've noticed the placement of the oil tank doesn't meet current regulations. If I change the boiler can the job be signed off or will the tank have to be moved too to comply? Thanks

Hi I wanted advice on whether I have installed this fan incorrectly or whether it may be faulty. The fan I replaced (different make model) was getting rather noisy and worked reasonably well but was still leaving some moisture in the bathroom. It's ceiling fitted. The wiring in the ceiling...

Hi I live in a Victorian semi-detached house which was originally one property and I'm looking for advice on how can I stop cigarette smoke coming through the walls (or possible any other shared parts, loft, floorboards etc) as my neighbour is a very heavy chain smoker. Thank You

Hi Been viewing rural properties and one I saw yesterday a 3 bedroom chalet bungalow had an electric boiler (I usually come across oil) that feeds the hot water to the house which is all underfloor heating. I got concerned when the vendor said if it gets really cold we occasionally plug in a...

I have a leisure EB10 CRX cooker and needed to replace the roller catch so I took off the door together with the hinges after watching a youtube video and replaced the catch. I now know why the guy said just loosen the hinges and lever off the door. It appears that there are plates behind the...

I seriously overfilled a repair with two part wood filler and have tried sanding it with my electric sander using P40 but it's not doing much. What's the best tool / method to use please? Thanks

Noticed that it was getting rather hot in the house. I have programmable Horstmann room stats one upstairs and one downstairs both set at 20 but noticed the bottom one showing 21.5 and the rads very hot and boiler running. I also turned down my hot water cylinder stat but boiler kept running. I...

Hi I live in South East England. Can somebody give me a rough idea what this work should cost. I want to run some power to an outdoor wooden garden shed. I have a timber framed car port which already has a consumer unit. It needs 15m of wiring inside the car port which I’m happy just to be...