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Hi, l've looking for a replacement switch and come across some with either a 2A or 6A rating. Is acceptable to use a 2A rated switch with a 3A fused plug? Thanks

Hi, I have had a pair of necked tower bolts fitted top & bottom (vertically) to some new wooden garage doors. Can anyone advise if these are the correct type of bolt to be fitted for this application because they cannot be moved into the locked off position? The top bolt currently stays in...

Hi, I have had a new set of garage doors installed and my builder was keen to give them some form of protection asap so 2 coats of water based primer have been applied. I have just noticed that the knots haven't been treated. My question is can I apply knotting compound over the primer?

I currently have a 9 way Consumer Unit that was installed at my home in 1995 which functions with problems. An electrician has made the comment that this unit does not meet current electrical regulations as it only has an one RCD (on the downstairs/kitchen sockets circuit. The rest are MCB's...

Can anyone advise the best method of repair for a damaged threshold as shown below. It is the porch door, the profile is Kommerling and the unit was installed 8 years ago. My thoughts would be to repair using a glue but not sure of the correct type. Thanks.

Evening All, I wonder if someone give some advice regarding the above? I am having the room skimmed by a professional and wonder if I need to take any action regarding what looks like a damp patch on the chimney breast. The paper has been off for about 6 weeks but the area has remained...

Had a Biava towel rail installed 18 months ago in new bathroom. Last week we had water leaking from one of the valves so tightened it up no problem. On trying to establish why the leak occured I noticed that all four plastic claw type clamps had failed and the radiator was primed to fall off...

I decided to change the light fitting in our bathroom this evening and before I disconnected the wiring arrangement I took a couple of digital photos so it would be easy to connect up again. Wrong :oops: When I went to view the photos, they weren't there :evil: This should have been...

Next week, I am in charge of the domestic arrangements while the wife takes a well earned holiday. As I know I won't have time to hang the washing out during the day, the tumble dryer will be called into action. We have a Hotpoint TC71 Condenser Tumble Dryer which I was thinking could come...

The retaining screw at the back of the hinge regularly works loose on a number of doors after a very short period of time. It is mainly the top hinge that is affected. I am constantly readjusting the doors for alignment. The kitchen was professionally fitted 3 years ago. Any suggestions on...

I am repairing the floorboards on the landing and have had to replace a section that is 3 boards width. I have purchased the nearest metric equivalent but of course there is a shortfall in height and width. I have some dpc and /or sandpaper to gain the correct height but the gap across the...

In order to gain extra bedroom space, we have converted the separate bathroom and toilet into a bedroom and vice versa, (considered loft extension but not value for money due to roof design). Part of the plumbing works has lead to new plastic piping being laid over the existing copper c/h pipe...

I am working on the exterior paintwork of the house (1930') which hasn't been touched in years (my own fault really). I had a feeling the woodwork was rotting but couldn't assess the extent until a I got a closer look. I have removed a rotten piece of 2" x 1" across the full length of the...

I have used the search facility and can't find that this question has been asked before. Now that I have completed the walls and ceiling (thks Thermo and Panjandrum), I have the woodwork to complete. I have primered the new skirting boards with oil based primer but I am on a really tight...

I have had a look through all the previous posts and couldn't find question had been asked before so here goes. I have just had the back bedroom walls and ceiling reskimed with the intention of emulsioning the whole room. Are there any techniques for acheiving a really sharp division...