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Hi folks, not been on here in a long time but looking for some advice. Needing to replace the flexi-hose on our shower fan as it is fairly well clogged with fluff. Have a total run of around 3m from end to end with an inline fan roughly 2m from the outlet. What would give me the best airflow...

Yes its another sectional concrete garage question. Have recently re-sealed the vertical joints and base joint of an elderly friends garage using Everflex 115 Building Mastic. Yesterday, after a night of heavy rain he called to tell me the garage was leaking more than previously. The garage roof...

Hi folks, haven't been on here for a while but have a query for those in the know. Under current regulations (Scotland), is cross bonding between a stainless steel sink and the copper water pipes still required even if the consumer unit is fitted with MCB's and RCD' ? Landlord of a flat that...

WANTED-- Advice on how to cut the mitres on Uniclic profile skirting. Tried to follow the very limited and unhelpful instructions without success. You have to use a small wedge shaped packer behind the skirting when cutting in order to get the angle of the cut correct as the skirting is wider...

Need some help to change the door seal on a Hotpoint Aquarius Condenser Tumble Dryer, model number TDC32. Apparently once the 4 screws on the face of the machine are removed the plastic cover holding the seal should come off. However ours doesn't. Does the sensor at the top of the door have to...

Does anyone know how to re-set the service/maintenance indicator on a Diesel Citreon Berlingo van (56 plate).? Dont want to go to Citreon as I have it serviced at our local Honda garage who deal with our CRV. Thanks in anticipation, Tanto.

Hi folks, need some help please. This afternoon our phone line decided to stop working. We unplugged the phone at the master socket and tried another phone in the same socket, still not working. Called BT on the automated fault diagnosis number (from the mobile) and twice they tried to test...

Any ideas on the removal of the adhesive used for what we think is the self-adhesive wallpaper borders? The border was put up about 8+ years ago by previous owner. Top layer of paper came off no problem using wallpaper remover and scraper but adhesive and a very thin coating of paper has...

Can anyone tell me if there are any regulations/stipulations regarding the minimum space required to fit an extra toilet ? We have a built-in wardrobe in our spare room, which measures 585mm x 1730mm and would like to convert this. Doors would be removed and the opening framed and...

Has anyone had any problems with these new key type meters? My parents one has allegedly used about £50 of credit since last Sunday when normally it uses about £10 a week. Problem has occured since new fusebox was installed by sparks in course of new kitchen fit by local council. We have tried...

We have just set-up an HP1320 Laser Jet printer for document printing and to save on ink costs with our main all-in-one HP Officejet 7410. What I would like to find out is if it is possible to buy a wireless adaptor to fit in the USB port on the L/J to allow it to connect to our wireless home...

Can anyone tell me the best way to plant/ cultivate seeds from Bluebells ? I have hundreds of seeds collected from my garden and would like to plant more in other areas of the garden. Many thanks in anticipation.

Has anyone tried to replace the hard-drive in a Sky+ box? My box wont record anymore and Sky say the hard drive is kaput. Have tried re-setting, re-booting and re-installing the system but no joy. Dont want to pay £200 plus for new system (only 18 months old). Sky say it can be done, any ideas?

Can anyone recommend a good website designer that does not charge a fortune for a simple, but effective site. Any hints, tips or links, etc. would be appreciated. Dave & Caroline.

Can any of you 'bright sparks' out-there help me find where I can get some notices warning that there are 2 versions of BS7671 in the installation concerned? Can't seem to find them here in Scotland. Thanks. :?:

Can a booster pump be fitted to increase the flow at the hot taps on a bath? Plenty pressure/flow at cold taps, open system, hot water tank in roof space approx 4M above bath. This is an amendment to my previous query. Thanks.

Friend is having problems with low pressure on upstairs shower, and wonders if it is possible to fit a booster pump to his open system? Any help would be appreciated.