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Hello We have an aerial in our loft that looks like it is wired up but I am not sure where it comes out. The only thing I can see is this box in our front room. Is this the roof aerial outlet? If so what cable would I need to connect it to a freeview box/now tv box? Many thanks

Hello I have a metal dimmer switch in my bedroom that isn't work. I have purchased a new one. I have changed a switch before from a normal on/off switch To a dimmer and it was a straight swap. But this time my old dimmer is metal and has a metal backing plate. It also has an earth from the...

Hello Can you purchase reliable natural gas leak detectors? For potential leaks from appliances and pipe work? I already have a CO detector.

Hello, We had a baxi combi boiler installed Dec 2016 and it has worked fine (and still does) but I have got a query. The pressure was a bit low so I topped it up. When we used the heating after that the pressure went to 3. So I had to bleed the radiators and let some of the water and air out...

Hello I just went to change my kitchen tap but had to abort as I was struggling to undo a nut so thought I'd save it for another day. Problem is I used the stop cock to turn the hot water off under the sink and when I turned it back on again the hot water is not coming out the tap. Any ideas?

Hello We just had a new combi boiler fitted in our rental property. I have noticed that the water in the kitchen gets very hot, so hot you cannot keep your hand under it. But the water upstairs in the bathroom is not as hot. I'd say it's quite warm but I can literally run the hot water for the...

Hello I need to bleed a radiator in my house bt before i do I need to locate the filling loop on my old valiant boiler. Does anyone know how to repressurise the boiler? I can't seem to find anything online. Many thanks

Hello What device can be used to check a wall for live wired or any pipework before you drill?

Hello Is it possible to replace the weather stripping on double glazed windows? I'm talking about the rubber seal that you see when you open the window and it is around each pane so when you close the window it is air tight. If so how do I go about getting a replacement and making sure I...

Hello How do you clear the outlet/drain hose on a washing machine? Also what about the sewer pipe it connects too? I am not sure where the block is but it stinks. It looks as though the Landord has stuck the outlet pipe into the sewer/white pipe/stand pipe/trap and it is effectively an open...

Hello Is it possible to remove the t handle on a garage door and replace it with a new one?

Hello I was hoping someone can give me an answer to this and perhaps some ways to fix it but basically I've moved into a rental and the hot water is driving me mad. The hot water seems to have two options: off or baking hot. The thing is when is on it runs really slow especially in the bathroom...

Hello I want to suspend my speedball platform in my garage it is all breeze block. Can I suspend it in the breeze block at all?

Hello I have just moved into a property and have noticed a draught coming in from around the windows and door seals. Also, there has been some cut outs for pipes for the drains etc to the sink that aren't sealed around the edges. What can I used to seal this all up and what do I need to be...

Hello I did some counter sinking using a pillar drill on some brass inserts. I did use safety goggles and a dust mask for most of it but is the dust mask really necessary? It makes you so hot and it's not that nice to wear. Of course if I do it again id rather wear the dust mask if I have to...

Bit vague here but how long does drilling a lock usually take? Say on a front door/dead lock.

I used a glue and just realised it has a toxic symbol on it. Im a bit paranoid now but did use nitrile gloves and worked in a pretty large room. Do i need to worry about short term exposure? I mean obviously next time if i use it i will use a proper respirator or an extraction unit. I did...

I live in a block of flats on the start of a row and there are two flats past mine. The problem is both neighbours are heavy walkers and stomp right passed my door. One of them goes out quite a lot until late and wakes me up after midnight. I dont want to be rude and ask them to change the way...

Anyone use a clicker press/swing arm press? I used one today and the setting wasnt high however when i pressed the buttons and it pressed the work i was doing the force felt quite strong and i could feel it go through my body. Is this normal? Are there any safety requirements?

Hi During our manufacturing operations we use a dremel rotary tool to score springs with the mini disc grinder. Other than goggles, do we need to be concerned about fumage or dust etc when using it or for any type of small grinding for that matter.