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Got a 2 section combi ladder that swung open the wrong way with the lower section dropping a short distance under gravity, jamming the two sections together. It is rubber/plastic guides that have gone in/under the hinges. I've tried setting the ladder against an imovable and then pushing as hard...

The central heating is original from when the property was built and, as the setup is Primatic, has never had or been able to have inhibitor. Only on 2nd boiler since new and I'd be very surprised if the system has been flushed at any time except for the boiler replacement, if that. Now...

Fascia is 40+ year old timber. If it proves to be sound (ie fascia doesn't need replacing) I would still need to replace the guttering. Is this possible on 40+ year old timber though? If it is, what would I need to watch out for? Mainly of course I'm curious about what I need to do to avoid...

2 parts to this really. 1) If I get a standard gable ended detached house roof redone (new membrane, new tiles), will the roofers need to remove the fascia/soffit/barge as part of the job? 2) If they do need to remove the fascia/soffit/barge, is it normal to be able to reinstall the parts...

I'm going to be replacing a small flat roof and nearby thin wood panel wall, which contain a ceiling light and light switch. So that part of the wiring circuit will need to be moved and maybe ought to be replaced (it is at least 25 years old, maybe past 40 years). Do regulations require I get...

I need to get a porch replaced. The house is aligned gable end NE/SW, with the NS line going more or less straight across the diagonal. There is an attached garage/porch combo on the non-gable NW face, all flat roofed, with the front door facing NE. Its a wet and windy area and the wooden sill...

My GF boiler unit - a floor stander, approx 17 years old - makes a vibrating noise when the burner isn't producing DHW or heating the radiators. It is a fairly quiet noise, from low down at the rear, and I think it is roughly at 8Hz. Sounds to me like a low speed motor running, which I guess...

I need to get an external door replaced and the frame either patched (part is rotten) or replaced. I'd have a go at planing and fitting a new door but because the frame needs attention I'd rather get a tradesman to do the whole thing. What membership should I look for when choosing someone...

I've got a flat roof porch that was single glazed full height as originally built, a fixed pane at the lower half, followed by a horizontal wooden bar, followed by another pane. Quite a few years ago the lower pane was replaced by a wood panel. The window frame is 3.5cm thick on the inside, 2cm...

Hi At the moment I've got a Glow Worm Hideaway boiler, installed either 1993 or 1994. Should parts still be available for it please (I ask because I got the impression during its annual inspection last year that the answer is no)? If no then I'd want to replace it as I wouldn't want a...