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Hi the screws in one of the hinges came away from the ladder door and the spring pulled one of the ladder fixing screws loose. I called a loft ladder fitter out and he said i needed to replace the screws with bolts and he could do it, but he has not replied to text or voicemails asking when he...

This link makes interesting reading. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26453688 It is a report on the state of the deomestic electrical industry. There is a link to the committee report.

Just posted my last 2 certs for 2012 and am going to put my feet up until next Monday. Hope you all have a safe and prosperous New Year.

I have a sink, which has a bead of clear gel attaching it to a laminate worktop. This seal has broken and the sink is now loose. The sink overhangs the cabinet. Can somebody tell me the best way to resolve this? Do I just replace this gel and hope it sticks, or is there a more...

I have a Worcester Greenstar 25si, fitted 14 months ago. We left the heating on low today and were out from 7 until 8 tonight. The bolier is making a gurgling sound and we can hear water flowing. It is also resetting itself every couple of minutes. Can anybody give me some help. I plan...

I'm replacing a load of doors and was thinking of getting a hinge jig. Looking at the websites the recommendation is a min 1600w router. I have an old b&d router which is nowhere near 1600w so had a look at a new router. Bearing in mind I only want this for occasional use, the prices seem...

I have a upvc window frame with scraps of old gloss and emulsion on it and I wanted advice on the best way to shift it. The window has a mock woodgrain finish and I don't want to damage it. What's the best option for getting rid of this paint? Am I best using a fine glass paper to rub...

I have applied a mist coat to a wall room which was skimmed before Christmas. The mix was 4 to 1, as I've seen advised here. I did it this morning and the cover is really patchy. Is this expected for a mist coat?

Good morning guys and Happy New Year to you all. I have a Greenstar 25si which is playing up today. It was set to come on at 07:00 and it hasn't been working. The reset and operation light (the blue one) are flashing. The pilot light is off. When I switch it on, the operation light comes...

A mate is getting a small extension built and has contacted his LABC (Warrington). They have quoted their charges and pointed out that using an unregistered electrician will incur an extra fee for I&T. I believe that the cost of the notification covers I&T. Is this still the case, or has...

Just been to a mate's house. He's getting a bedroom makeover done and has had some sockets moved. He wasn't happy with the job, as the sockets were not level. Went last night and had a look. Sockets were a bit ropy, but looked at the floor were the spark had lifted them and it looked...

I have a bit of home joinery to do and was looking at the blue tool range in wickes. I'm looking to get a biscuit jointer and belt sander. These are for diy use and both seemed a decent weight. Have any of you guys used these? If so, are they wirth getting?

I've got a nunber of 18v bosch blue tools and have seen li batteries advertised which fit existing kit. Has anybody here tried these batteries and how have they faired?

My mum has a set of steps in her garden, which don't have a hand rail. There are 4 steps, which are brick built with paving slabs treads. What's the best option for fitting a handrail? My thoughts are to build it from pressure treated timber. I'm curious as to the best way to join the...

My neighbour has a lean-to, which has been in place for many years, which ends on my property. I believe this means she now owns part of my land. Our houses are on a hill and my garden is approximately 2 meteres below ground floor level There are steps from a raised patio dropping down...

I've just replaced our old washing machine and the new one thinks it is a delek. When it spins it moves out into the kitchen and shakes the whole house. It's on a suspended wodden floor and I think that's the problem. Have any of you guys had anything similar happen or know of a solution?

I'm looking for advice regarding fitting a balustrade. My loft is borded on a suspended floor and is being used as an office. The hatch is packed out to attach the ladder casing to joists. I want to fit a balustrade and would like advice on fitting the newel posts. I can drill down into...

I'm about to start work in my kitchen and bathroom. Both of these will involve fair amount of tiling and laying laminate flooring. I've looked at the exakt saw and am interested in any views on this saw. Have any of you used one and if so would you recommend it?

Just a general question as I've been looking at posts asking for advice on which drill is best. I have noticed a few responses advising folks to avoid li-ion. I asked about the LXT range and opted to stick with MXT, after reading responses. Is there a particular problem with these tools, or...

I have a brick shed and both the door and frame have rotted near the bottom. The door currently opens into the shed and I'm looking to change it to open outwards to free up a bit of space inside. Which is the best wood to use for the frame and are there farming kits for external use? What...