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On only it's 2nd day of use I have managed to break the starter cord on my brand new Champion petrol mower! I had some issues getting it started on the first day of use, so the stater cord saw a lot of use. I still did not expect it to shred and then snap so soon, you would think it would be...

Fitting a door hinge .... with my 'let’s crack on beginners basics' :oops: I have been over zealous with my chisel and chopped out too deep a hole to sit the hinge in. As I have already planed the door to the right size, what can I do to fill out the hole & position the hinge correctly...

My girlfriend's new house has an asbestos roof on the lean to which is leaking badly. She needs make this room water-tight before the real bad weather sets in - has anyone got any short-term tips to last through the winter until she can afford to have it removed & replaced? It seems to be...

Looking to wall-paper my bedroom this Bank Holiday weekend - have already stripped all the old paper off (bye bye purple walls & silver swirls!) - the walls are not too bad but have been told by a mate that if I want a good finish I should cover the walls in lining paper before wall papering...

I have managed to get superglue on the paintwork of my Golf - I was using to stick back on a fairing strip. :roll: Anyone got any ideas on how I will be able to remove it? It covers a couple of inches in diameter and because the car is black the white glue really shows up. Thanks

I am putting two water tanks (additional to my water cylinder) in my loft space to run a new power shower. I knocked up a tank stand directly on to the cross beams (Collar beams see pic) that run across my loft at waist height. Is it worth me adding some additional props to add strength to...

Planning on getting my loft hatch widened and putting in some retractable loft ladders in the next few weeks. I have had a look around at the different types of ladders available. Is it better to go for wooden or aluminium ladders? Aluminium seems to be cheaper - also wouldn't they be...

Is there a product to help remove sealant smears from the frames of white UPVC windows? I am reluctant to try scrapping it off in case I scratch the frames & leave an even more prominent mark!

The tiles on the walls around my shower have started to get unsightly mould appearing along the grout lines. What can I do to remove this & prevent it from happening again? The bathroom walls were tilled three-quarters of the way up the wall by the previous owner - I fitted the shower at the...

Vehicle Identity Check (VIC). My girlfriend has just been told that her little old Peugeot 106 (K-reg) has been written off following a minor accident. The only damage is a smashed rear side window & damaged quarter panel. It has been wriiten off as cost of repair is not seen as economical...

I fitted a shower to my bathroom 3 months ago. My extractor fan only works when the bathroom light is on. As a result the exterior wall above my bathroom window has now started to develop areas of black mould. Do I need to get my extracter working every time I shower? What can I do to help...

I have recently bought a 1st floor flat that was developed by dividing a terrace house some time ago. When the development took place, the developer left the original meter where it was & simply added two more. So basically my electricity meter is in the flat downstairs. This has caused me a...