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Hi, I am going to be changing the drainage pipes on my washing machine soon as the old pipes are getting worn but I've read some reviews about using floplast pipes and quiet a few people say that it's quiet difficult to get a good seal which results in getting leaks etc. I just wondered if...

Can anyone help or offer any advice on this please?

Hi, I am using this please see link below...

Hi, Recently my patio door has started making a screeching sound when you open and close it. I’ve lubricated the bottom numerous times but it it only works for a short period of time before it starts happening again. Please see attached video in link below...

Am gonna give that ago, seems like the easiest option and as you say if it spreads the loads it should hold up better.

I suppose I could but would using a repair plate stop the screws from becoming loose over time? I don't trying bigger screws and wall plugs, i just measured the thickness of the cabinet and it's measuring at 18.13mm if there are any bigger screws and plugs i can try?

What is the reason you don't recommend using wall plugs?

Thanks am going to drill out the dowels tommorrow and insert two wall plugs hopefully that holds it better.

yes i did drill a pilot hole before driving the screws in. These are the exact screws i brought below: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374542351353?var=643517546383

Just a quick update it seems every couple of months the two 4.5mm screws come out ever so slightly from the two dowels that i glued in, i suspect that's due to constantly opening and closing the cabinet door. I was just wondering if there is an alternative type of screw that i can use for...

Hi, The external wall render on my house is broken off in some places when we had new windows put in. I would like to try and fill the gaps myself and then paint over it with the original colour if possible. Am fairly new to this so am not sure what type of render has been used the colour of it...

Am gonna wait till it starts hammering it down again and then go in the attic with a flashlight and check the roof tiles again. I think that's what is it.

Looks like am going to have to take another look at the roof tiles from the attic again. What is common cause of leaks from the roof is it cracked or displaced roof tiles?

I did think that initially that it was getting in through the roof because of the way the it looks from the bedroom wall, it's looks like it's comming straight down from the ceiling but i could be wrong. I did have a look the other day when it was raining quiet a lot but couldn't see anything...

I have attached a picture with a red box roughly where it's coming in from the outside.

Hi, There is a leak coming through into the bedroom wall but I am unable to locate the source of it. The outside of the wall is the front of the property and the bedroom is upstairs. We do have an attic upstairs which you can access and i have checked for any dampness or cracked roof tiles but...

Thanks for all the help guys i managed to repair the hinge. I drilled the two holes out using a 10mm drill bit and then glued in two dowels, cut the excess off with a flush cut saw and then screwed the hinge back on using two 4.5mm screws. Very happy with the fix hopefully it doesn't come loose...

Nothing is on the other side and i can get access to it easily. Am buying a drill anyway am not messing around with fillers etc as others have suggested. I've already messed it up by screwing all the way through to the other side by using longer screws. Am gonna drill all the way through glue in...

If the screws are not used with dowels what am I suppose to use to fill the holes first before drilling a pilot hole?

I think your absolutely right so instead of messing around anymore I’ve found this cheap drill on Amazon which am gonna buy tomorrow: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skotek-Cordless-Lithium-Ion-Screwdriver-Accessory/dp/B09HCLRLFN/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 Hoping this will do the trick? It...