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Hi all I suspect that this pump is broken, when I turn the power supply on it is buzzing and becoming very hot to touch. How do I replace this, assuming the part, or substitute, is still available?

hi all, i'm replacing the flue on my stove and the pipe i ordered (125mm bore) sits as below in the collar is this packable with fire cement - the one i took out sat a few mm closer to the collar is all?

Hi all I need to replace the funny ribbed pipes coming from the tap tails as the ends going into the iso valves are leaking. Is it easy to remove the copper push fit joints and replace with new ones? And then replace the ribbed pipes back to the iso valves?

Hi all I’ve recently taken out and refitted a kitchen and this pipe is leaking from somewhere I didn’t expect, the bottom side where it connects to the pipe coming out from the ground - see below. What do I need to do to fix this, how do I take it apart and what seals it? Thanks

Hi all My boiler is making a strange hissing noise, it is rhythmical so makes a puff / hiss and then is normal before puffing again in 10 seconds or so. I have a video which can be viewed here - Any thoughts?

evening all i'm in the process of getting quotes for a wall removal and wanted some advice on the process for a wall removal, involving a steel beam being fitted for support and building regs My specific question is around a builder's offer to work with building regs and agree a beam size -...

hi all just been assessing my ageing heating and the work needed to install a more modern thermostat and heat link. I am having trouble finding the wiring centre, see below for the setup in the airing cupboard and a pic of what it think is the wiring box - how do i go about confirming...

Hi all Stripped off the skirting around my fireplace and the bricks are a bit crumbly - Should I chisel out the worst bits and replace or will they be ok?

Hi all I have a pretty crappy ceiling going on in my dining room that I want to fix up, but I don’t know how, as I’m unsure as to what exactly is going on up there As you can see it quite shiny and textured, I’ve picked some off to try and see whats underneath - it comes down in layers...

Hi all, i'm slightly concerned by these cracks, they're roughly the same position inside and out which is concerning, but they do not look new. Also, the external picture has a fainter crack, from the downstairs window to the middle of the upstairs window, looks like this one is just the render...

Thoughts on putting a porch here, planning permission excepted (within 2m of highway) i just want some space to hang coats and keep shoes, plus i think it would add bit more character to the front (obviously it would be in keeping with the style of the house) any thoughts on design /...

Hi all, I desperately need some help cutting some external skirting joints. I think the angle is around 86 degrees but I cannot figure out how to cut 2 43 degree angles. I have a manual mitre saw that cuts from 90 through to 45 but I need less than 45. To save countless trees, as I'm...

Hi, i'm trying to correct a mess that i've inherited from the previous owners of our house. i have silk paint over bear plaster which has essentially formed a sheet of paint which, with very little encouragement, peels off the wall. What we have been trying to do is paint over it...

Morning all, i need to swap this style light fitting - http://www.screwfix.com/p/rocket-3-light-spotlight-brushed-chrome/83402 to one with a rose and some wire coming down to a bulb. How do you do this? thanks, Dan

Hi all, Roughly what weight and span would I need a third central bracket? My pole is 185cm and the weight is 4.5kg, would 2 brackets cope?

i am fitting an end cap to a worktop but there is a slight complication, the worktop runs slightly long than the wall it butts onto, see below - should i cut it down, leaving a lip, and bend the lip round the back of the worktop edge? also, is it best to hacksaw it down to size...

I have some small wall tiles to replace and a few need cutting. The problem is the edges are not straight by design. So, if I cut the tile with a straight edge it will look silly. How do I cut it wavy to match the other edges?

I have recently altered my kitchen around and as a result I have made a cupboard slightly smaller than it's original size, hence, the original door is now too big. It's a bog standard pine effect mdf door, the type you get in any DIY shed. My question is can I resize it 3 inches smaller...

I need to decorate a bedroom and i have no idea what to do! The problem is that around the room the paint is flaking - you can pick off 2/3mm pieces, leaving the plaster board exposed. This means if i paint over it it'll look hideous and also just flake off eventually. What on...

Morning all, My fence couldn't withstand the battering it took last nght but then again i could have blown it down myself! I intend to rebuild it with a proper fence this time and would like a bit of advice. I have a simple straight fence to erect but im confused as to how to join it up...