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Hi all, Recently noticed that our Smeg dishwasher didn't seem to be dispensing rinse aid - usually needs topping up once a month but not needed for a while and also noticed glasses were looking a bit more misty than usual. Called out an engineer as we have appliance cover and he said that with...

Hi all I am going to install a magnaclean device and thought this would be a good opportunity to clean through the radiators/pipes. I don't have time to take the rads off or do a full machine flush so I was just going to circulate some Sentinel X800 and then drain down the system before fitting...

Hi all I am looking to drain down my radiators but there is no drain valve on any of my radiators. There are however what appear to be two drain points on the flow and return pipes coming out of the bottom of my Baxi Combi boiler - photos attached. I am assuming these are the drain valves for...

Hi all I am looking to get a magnetic sludge filter to fit on my central heating system. The most common one when I search is the Adey Magna Filter, however, Screwfix also sell a Flomaster branded one that is half the price of the Adey Magna Filter brand. Only difference I can see is the more...

Hi all just after a bit of advice. I've just contacted a local gas engineer to get my boiler serviced and was quoted the standard expected price, but then he asked a few questions about the age of the boiler and when I told him it was 10 yrs old he said would need a different type of service...

Hi all Looking for advice how to fix/stop creaking stairs. We live in a 1930s house so the stairs are pretty robust but gradually over the past few years the creaking has become worse. I've looked under the stairs and the previous owner had already put in some wedges so not sure what the next...

Hi all, I am trying to reduce the reoccurrence of moss and mold on my kitchen extension pitched roof. I have heard an adhesive copper strip can help, but they seem expensive. Would getting a much cheaper length of copper flashing work the same? I wasn't sure if the more expensive copper strip...

Hi all, I need to insultate an internal wall that is outside facing as it gets really cold in the winter and condensation runs down. The room is small so I want to limit the space lost as much as possible. Will a 25mm PIR insulation board with 12mm MDF be sufficient or should I go for the 50mm...

Hi all, I have a rad that has suddenly started making a loud knocking noise when the heating comes on, usually last about 5mins. It's a relatively new rad, installed 4 years ago. I've tried adjusting the flow and return but this hasn't stopped the knocking. Any idea what might be causing this...

Hi all, Recently my dishwasher has started damaging the coating of pans in a short period of time. I do understand that even 'dishwasher-safe' pans will show signs of wear and tear, however we bought some decent Tower pans six months ago and parts of the coating quickly started showing signs of...

Hi all, The bar stools I have are really marking up the Amtico flooring in the kitchen. They are swivel bases (big round base) and I have tried protective pads but due to the limited rim of the base they can stick to they just keep coming off. Any suggestions on something else that can be used...

Hi all Any recommendations for a decent anti mould (and ideally moss) sealant for roof tiles? Tiles on my extension roof are brown Sandtoft so would need a clear sealant (not a paint). Thanks

Hi there Looking for recommendations on non-slip vinyl / LVT for stairs? We have a toddler at home, and elderly Parents that visit often so need to be very non-slip! I've had a browse online but there are so many and you can't really tell how non-slip they will actually be so looking for...

Hi all, I need to get up onto the roof of my kitchen extension to do some repair work to a bedroom window. Any tips on how to walk on the roof without damaging the tiles? The tiles I have are sandtoft 20/20 on a pitched roof. The roof is 15 degree pitch so safe enough to walk on with not much...

Hi all We have Amtico LVT laid in our kitchen/diner. It's been down about a year. Can you use a steam mop on Amtico LVT that is glued down? I understand to remove damaged tiles you heat them so slightly concerned the steam mop may damage the integrity of the LVT but maybe just overworrying?

Hi there I live in a 1930s semi detached so no cavity wall. One of our bedrooms has an outside wall and we have noticed a lot of condensation appearing on the outside wall as we move into the colder months. We do air the room but cannot leave the window open of an evening as the room gets very...

Hi all, I am going to be painting our hallway and stairway walls. I've been advised to get a trade-rated durable paint. There is quite a bit of price difference between Dulux easycare or supermatt and Johnstone trade durable matt. Are they all as good as each other?

Hi all, Looking for suggestions on how to restore decking. My decking is six years old. I pressure wash it each year and apply clear oil but for the past two years I have struggled to really get rid of the seeped-in winter grime and just can't seem to shift that dull look. Are there any deep...

Hi there I am replacing some internal doors, two of the openings are not your standard size and will need approx 35mm trimmed off the top and bottom (so 70mm total). Doors I am looking to purchase are Howdens shaker style with medium/semi solid core. The manufacturers recommendation is max 12mm...

Hi there reposting this with a different heading as prior post may not have been clear on what I referred to at 'etching' Basically glassware becomes cloudy/misty after regular washing in the dishwasher. The model is a Smeg fully integrated so not a cheap brand! We have tried...