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Our water feature is looking a little tired, what paint could we use to repaint it. Idealy It needs to be matt charcoal colour. I realise any paint constantly in contact with running water will wash off. Thanks for any advice.

Morning All, 1 of the radiators in a conservatory had quite a large patch of rust. As you can see by the photo I have rubbed it down & feathered the edges. Will the above paint hide the bare patch or will it show through? Should I prime just the patch? Also reading other posts Hammerite may...

Hi all, I have to fit a new pop up in the bathroom basin ( its the one you push down to engage & push again to release) it is fitted in a vanity unit so access is restricted. Is there a box spanner available to remove / replace the nut underneath? if so could someone point me to a link so I...

Hi All, we have a problem with a gadget within the kitchen floor units, I think it is called a carousel, it's fitted into a corner unit so the void in the corner can be used for storage. Anyway ours is knackered, does anyone know if it can be replaced easily. Thanks for any replies.

Morning All, I would like to switch to Microsoft Edge from Google Chrome but is it possible to set it so it opens on the selected home page, perhaps BBC News, as I don't want to see adverts, tips & news items when Edge is first opened. I'm grateful for any help Thank you.

Hi All, didn't know if this should be posted here or under domestic appliances. However the fire is a brookline BKL 20, 7 or 8 years old. The problem is the smoke / flame effect stopped working. I traced the problem to the sump fan, sometimes referred to as the mist Motor, which was not...

Morning All, I have used paste the wall coverings twice before, both on emulsioned plaster, using Solvite paste the wall paste, the first time all went well but the next time I was unable to slide the paper into position. I am about to paper another room with the same type of paper & was...

Hi All, Just wondering if it would be possible to wire 2 pond water pumps into a 2 gang outdoor switch, Screwfix code 69431. Power would be from a 13amp plug from the garage to a weather proof junction box in which a float switch is wired. The power line currently leads from the junction box to...

Good morning All. It is time to call on all those good looking helpful people out there (creep) & once again ask for advice. The problem is that we need to fit a new wireless central heating wall stat. At the moment we have a wireless Danfoss RET B+RF, this has become unreliable & needs...

Hi All, I am looking for a light to place into the Japanese Lanton . I think it needs to be about 20 watt and connected to the mains via a spare switch in the switch box as seen in the photo. have tried solar lights but they are not bright enough. Conduit is built into the base. If anyone...

Hi all, I am looking to paint the sliding wardrobe doors in our bedroom. They appear to be made of plastic, formally white they have turned yellow over the years. As the doors are otherwise in good condition together with the mirrors, tracks & running gear I am hoping I could use white silk...

HI All, After 14 years we need to replace our Hotpoint built in washing machine. Are the fixing a standard height & the hinges a standard width apart or is there going to be problems refitting the cupboard door? Thanks for any replies. Brian.

Hi All, I would like to fit a 13 amp 2 gang socket containing 2 USB charging sockets but am a little confused as to which type to get. Some have 2.1 amp some 3.1 amp. We have 2 smart phones & 1 tablet do we have to match the amps of the device to the socket or can any device with a USB cable be...

The fan was fitted over the shower cubicle in November 2014. During the first year the firm that fitted it had to return 3 times as the unit was either not woking or making a terrible noise, each time there was a lot of water in the extraction tubing and the fan unit. The last time they came...

Morning All, The car is an Citroen C3 1.4HDI Airdream plus registered November 2009. Fault as above, the rear wash wipe keeps coming on intermitantly for no reason. It can happen anytime & does not seem to be connected to using any particular control or switch. Any help would be helpful...

Morning all, In a few weeks we are having some work done in the bathroom. It will mean re-routing some of the pipes. The old pipes are boxed in with tiles covering the box sections. This will mean that there will be a lot of old grout on the existing wall tiles. My question is how to...

Morning All, I would like to change the wired wall central heating thermostat to a wireless one that could be carried from room to room. It would not have to be a programmable model. My question is would the receiver simply replace the existing stat using the same wires or would it have to...

Hi All, Just a quickie, Is there any concrete proof that triple glazing will reduce condensation better than double glazing. Thanks for looking.

Hi All, I think Screwfix deserve a mention & top marks for customer service. On Thursday I contacted their head office to report a fault on my mitre saw 7 months into the 12 months guarantee. Straight away I was offered an exchange or refund. As the saw had given me good service in the...

Hi All, I am making some panels with a Japanese theme, that when backed with bamboo screening will cover the fence behind my Koi pond. I am using new planed timber. I would like to paint 2 coats of Cuprinol clear wood preserve followed by 2 coats of black Sadolin Extra Woodstain. My...