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I've got a problem of a loose hinge on an interior door. The screws have come away from the door. The screws look rusty and old so need to be replaced with new screws. What size head diameter and length of screw would be suitable for a standard sized interior door? I've measured the width of...

I recently got a letter telling me I've been summoned for Jury service. I read that people are chosen randomly from the electoral roll. But I've never voted before or registered to vote. Has anyone here been chosen for Jury service even if you've never voted?

What roller would be suitable for using with Zinsser Perma-White Anti Mould paint to paint a bathroom ceiling? Does it have to be a certain type of roller to get a good finish? Thanks

I have a question about bulb suitability for a chandelier ceiling light. The chandelier uses 3 candle type bulbs. It says on the chandelier Max 40W. However, now that bulbs are LED the wattage is different to the older type of bulbs. i.e a 25-watt LED bulb is similar wattage to a higher...

Recently, a family member accidently cut the power cable when using a hedge trimmer. I've looked for tutorials on how to repair the power cable, but they say it requires things such as a soldering iron and heat shrink tubing. So I'm thinking, it might be best just to cut the power cable where...

I recently had a new carpet fitted in a bedroom. The carpet is good. However because of the thickness of the carpet and the 8mm underlay, the door is very stiff and only partially opens. I've looked online to search for a door trimming service, but most companies shown don't seem to specialise...

Is it possible to fix a jammed window yourself or does it require a pro? The window is a Safestyle uPVC window. It has a faulty mechanism so doesn't open. One company quoted £96 to fix it. Is that price steep?

I'm looking for a new electric drill that can be used for drilling and using as a screwdriver. I'm considering a Black and Decker drill because I've got some drill pieces from an older B&D drill so I guess these would be best compatible. However, I've recently read some reviews of B&D drills...

I've got a problem of a loose floorboard that was cut by a tradesman years ago. The length of it is about 35 inches long. I've had a look underneath. Each end of the loose floorboard is resting on two joists. The width of the joists appears to be only about 1cm wide so there doesn't seem to be...

After mixing wallpaper paste such as Solvite, is it still okay to use the paste after a week? The reason I ask is I Googled this question and some of the sites say wallpaper paste is only good for a few days after being mixed.

I have a problem where paint is bubbling on the inside of an interior door frame. The cause of it is because I used a heat gun to remove paint on the inside of the door so some heat has gone through the gap in the door causing the paint on the door frame to bubble. I don't have a paint scraper...

I'm removing the old sealant around the interior of a uPVC window. However, the sealant that is between the window sill and the window is very hard as the window was fitted a long while ago about 2005. I've tried removing the sealant using a plastic Unibond sealant remover tool, but its too...

I wallpapered a ceiling using Superfresco wallpaper. Its paste the ceiling type of wallpaper. However, an area of the ceiling has stains which appears yellowish and the staining can be seen on the wallpaper especially during the day when there is sunlight. Would it be possible to paint over...

What is the most effective way to remove scratches from a uPvc window sill? I have a window sill that has a scratch on it. Its not a deep scratch, its only a light scratch. I've searched online. The suggestions vary a lot though such as sanding, using cream cleaner, etc.. with some people not...

I have a question about removing a light fitting when decorating a ceiling. The light fitting is a basic one with only one bulb so its easy enough to remove. My question is about turning off the electricity. On the consumer unit, there are 2 switches for Lights. By turning off the 2 switches...

I have a window where the seal between the window sill and the window and the walls has worn away so there is a visible gap between the window sill and the window. Its a uPVC type of window so the window sill is plastic. To remove the old sealent without damaging the window or the window sill...

What is the best type of cloth to use for cleaning surfaces such as skirting boards and doors after sanding and before painting? Cloths such as micro fibre cloths tend to leave small fibres on the surface which isn't good for painting.

I'm decorating a room. After stripping the wallpaper from the walls and ceiling, on one of the walls there was a long crack in the joint between the ceiling and the wall. I've attached a photo. I filled the cracks with pollyfilla. However, there is lumpy plaster at the top of the wall. I don't...

I'm wallpapering a ceiling with Superfresco wallpaper. Its a paste the wall type of wallpaper. Do I need to use wallpaper paste that is specifically made for paste the wall wallpaper or would regular wallpaper paste be sufficent? I see that paste the wall paste is about twice the cost of...

I'm decorating a room at the moment. I've stripped the wallpaper from the walls and the ceiling. At the edge of the ceiling next to the wall, there is a small hole. The size of the hole is about 1 inch along the wall and just under 1 inch the other side. The problem is, there is nothing above...