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Thanks Mike, that's helpful.

Thanks opps, that's really helpful advice.

Thanks, will give that a try. Do you know if fine or coarse wird wool is better please?

We have a problem with loads of slugs and occasional rats coming in under our kitchen cupboards. Removed the kickboard to investigate and it's a bit of a mess with a large gap beneath the plaster and floor, so this must be where pests are coming in. Wondering how best to fill the gap. Was going...

Wow, thank you both for replying, that's really helpful. Had no idea it could be dangerous to repair even when unplugged!

Hi all. Have an LG Intellowave microwave. Used in a steamy kitchen, and it made a worrying crackling sound. It is now going on fine and turntable turning, but not heating anything. Any idea if it can be fixed please? Has been great and perfectly fits the space so would like to fix if possible...

Hi all Just booked a Siemens engineer visit for 17th but was warned that call out and parts likely to be in the region of £250-£280. Dishwasher is 15 years old, so probably not worth repairing at that price, but I hate throwing stuff away that can be fixed. Can anyone give me any ideas of what...

Well it was a can of worms and turned into a labour of love, but thrilled and proud of the result. Thanks everyone for your advice. Now for the outside!

Hi all Wondering if this paint is durable enough for interior woodwork areas that take a lot of wear and tear, like bannisters and front doors? I’m a bit surprised that it is used for both woodwork and walls! In the past I used Dulux Trade Diamond Satinwood, but I’ve been impressed with other...

That filler is amazing! Thanks for the recommendation. I have filled and sanded the door, puttied the 9 windows, feel like I’m on the home stretch now! One last thing. How long should you leave linseed putty before priming? Is Zinsser Bullseye 123 plus suitable for priming putty? Thank you!

Actually I pried the moulding away from the door and there was rubble behind, making it look more warped than it was. So just need a recommendation for a good wood filler for 1/8 inch gaps please. Thank you.

We took the door off and stripped paint outdoors using hot air gun, and managed to get most of it off. As you can see in pics, there a some quite big gaps (up to a quarter of an inch wide). Is this size of hole fillable? What is a good wood filler for large holes? Also warped in places. See...

Thanks, will report back.

Thanks both for your advice, much appreciated.

Thanks John. It hasn’t rotted as such, just come away a bit! Tends to warp a bit in winter. Are there any door companies you would recommend? Ideally we’d like a decent quality wooden one in a similar Victorian style. With a new frame and glass pane above. Thanks again.

Thank you both for your help. Yes, one of the joints has come away (where the filler is bottom left). Was wondering if putting a screw through the side would secure it. As it’s the original door I’m torn between restoration or replacing it with a new door. Thanks again.

Hello Our front door is badly in need of TLC. Multiple layers of old lead paint which have broken off. Badly filled gap in wood. Is it likely to survive being dipped to remove paint? Ie is there a danger it will come apart/glass will fall out? Otherwise I think it need to be stripped with hot...

Hello I have a variety of interior woodwork surfaces in my Victorian terrace. Old chipped lead paint, yellowed gloss, some that attracts mould, knots showing through, and some Dulux trade satinwood on newer woodwork (which still looks good). I want a white, water based, low odour, low sheen...

Will try. Thanks again.

Thanks Ken. Will give it a try. Many thanks for taking the time to help.