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    Porch PVC Door seals letting in water, compression screw option?

    Hi, my mums front door bottom seal isn't tight and water is getting in when heavy rain. I was able to take off the backing of one of the 4 hinges, and this is what it looks like. Unfortunately I didn't have an allen key to see what the side screw does, will it be able to do the compression to...
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    Indesit CA55NF No Frost Fridge Freezer had a big build up of mould and water pooling underneath

    Hi. Indesit CA55NF Fridge Freezer bought 2012 has been in the same place ever since, apart from moving to decorate/replace flooring which last got moved probably 4 years ago. Today I noticed a small bit of water around the front leg when I opened the freezer door. I then looked underneath and...
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    Yale Wireless Alarm Siren Box - D Cell batteries replacement

    The wireless Yale siren box takes 4x D cell batteries, the originals I got with it are powerone alkaline 1.5V Mono LR20, and have lasted 3.5 years (these are made by Varta). I just purchased and installed 4x Varta Longlife Max Power, but the low battery warning pips still sound after...
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    Cupboard under stairs concrete floor possible damp issue?

    https://imgur.com/5hQTolF For info it's a terraced house, gas pipes to the meter are in this space. Cupboard under stairs was full of stuff, mostly standing on the floor. I noticed salt crystals on lower bricks and paint flaking, also mold on outer walls (left). I should have taken a before...
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    Help to replace washer in dripping tap please

    Tap is dripping, I've taken tap apart this far. I would expect the unit nut to unscrew, but its either ceased or not supposed to be unscrewed after manufacture? Any ideas? Thanks
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    Windows Rubber Seal Replacement - Outer Seal Only or Inner Also?

    Daft question I know, but I only have a a small amount of rubber seal left, obviously I should buy more, but wonder if all windows have 2 seals, and if so which is the most important to replace? I expect the external seal is more important to replace, due to this would be where the weather gets...
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    Ferroli Modena 80 E Boiler Pressure Gauge Faulty - Replace or Fix?

    Hi, I'm looking for help advice please. The boiler pressure gauge was at zero, I tried re-filling/pressuring the system using the filling loop, but water started coming out the expansion vessel straight away. The vessel inner bag had burst! Replaced expansion vessel which was already set to 1...
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    What to use to decorate staircase sloping ceiling

    Hi all, Please advise what I should use that will look good on the ceiling of a staircase, the ceiling gradually slopes so doesn't go straight up, it has had bobbly wallpaper on and looked naff so want to make it look nice. At the moment it is just hard board which have been screwed to...
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