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I want to replace the tap head washer on an outside tap. What size fibre washer is required as a 3/4 inch is too small.

I have an entry camera, the type that can be bought at any electronics or DIY store. It connects to a TV scart socket. No problem with that. But die to digital switchover, thought I would use an additional switched scart socket I have and know works on another set with DVD etc. I have plugged...

Anyone know where you can buy chrome finish angle about 25x25mm either plastic or metal base such as the angle for suspended ceilings. Only 4 or 5 metre required, so not economical to have to buy a full pack of ceiling angle.

I have a gadget that I want to get a replacement rechargeable battery for. The battery code is 2N1400SC-2.4V and is two batteries, one on top of the other, with contact lugs. Anyone help please?

Hi people. I want to make a feature backing for a mirror and want a spray paint finish. Will MDF be OK and what is best to seal it with before painting? I intend spraying with Plasti-Kote. Is there something that would be better than MDF, as I am afraid the rounded edges I intend having may...

I recently bought a Roca wash basin which came with a waste trap but when trying to connect to standard 32mm compresion fittings, the 32mm pipe is too big by a mm or so and the compression fitting thread is also wrong size. Anyone know what fittings should be used? The same has been...

Anyone suggest where I can get good quality, woodgrain self adhesive vinyl. I want to place over a damaged shelf of a lounge cabinte which has a woodgrain laminate effect.

I have inherited a couple of brass and copper plaques, which through age and lack of cleaning are blackened. Any suggestions on the easiest way to clean and restore, other than elbow grease. Any chemical to do it?

Can anyone tell me where I can get some nozzle caps off my spa bath re-plated in gold. The systems is a few years old and everythis is OK except a couple of the nozzle caps have started to peel. Looked on the manufacturer's website and they are no longer listed.

We have a Hoover Crystaljet Dishwasher (D820). It looks like there is a nylon washer around the spray are. Anyone know where I can get one and can it be replaced, or is it a new spray assembly?

I have a wall mounted Baxi Solo 2 80 PF which started overheating. I have had changed the fan and thermostat sensor, but it still overheats. Any suggestions as to cause? I have bought an oveheat thermostat kit and that is the next to be changed, but the one in my boiler is screw in, but the...

Anyone have experience of polystyrene cavity insulation making ideal facilities for ants nests and breeding?

Didn't know if this should go here, or under Floors? I have a utility room which has a concrete floor in it. The room width is 3m but in that distance, the floor is out of level by 20-25mm. Any suggestions in how to level it without taking up the existing screed? Levelling compound would be...

I have a bungalow and the hot waler cylinder is in the loft. Hot water is supplied to 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. The pressure of the h/w in both bathrooms is fine, but in the kitchen it is poor. The pipe runs are all similar (approx 30 - 35 ft). The only difference in the supply pipes is...

Anyone know any website showing DIY jewellery soldering (silver and gold)? Something which I would like to learn.

Where is the best place to purchase stone for splitting. Builder Merchants or Garden Centre? I wish to buy some for use in the garden. I did have quite a bit given to me some time ago, which was very easy to split into approx. 20mm thickness, even for a novice. But can't find where it came from.