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One of my windows has a small 2mm gap between the window and the frame: The window opens OK, and the hinges seem to be fine. But the gap is enough to let a small breeze through. I'd like to get it repaired, but have a feeling it's going to be difficult finding a company or joiner to do the...

I've had my kitchen plastered recently, and unfortunately the worktop wasn't completely protected, with plaster getting onto the oak worktop. Some of the stains appear quite light, others darker and I expect deeper into the wood. I've uploaded a video with all of the stains here (with the...

My first post since 2010! Glad to see the forum is alive and well. Anyway, I've inherited a dripping tap, and thought I'd try to extract the washer, and get a replacement. This is what the tap looks like: After isolating the water, and removing the top cap, I see this: All I can see is...

Hi, I've been looking into ways to remove some textured paint in our flat, and have learned that there is a risk that the surface might contain asbestos. I've taken a close look at the rough texture, and noticed in some areas that there are some fibers sticking out from the lumps of paint...

Hi, I have one of the ill-fated Potterton Suprima 50 boilers, and am wondering if my boiler is behaving as it should. With the heating on, the boiler is triggered every 3-4 minutes, and runs for approximately 60 - 90 seconds. My problem is that the flame ignition and fan are very noisy when...