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Hi Guys I have just moved in to a new house let and need to get to grips with the central heating system. I would like some help on starting a Potterton Prima F30 Boiler. I am told the gas supply is live to the property, I just need to ignite the boiler. I can only see two controls on...

Hi Guys I'm thinking about trying to remove the cold tap insert shown in the picture here, but it's fairly stuck (maybe limescale): I've turned off the water supply using the tap isolation valve fitted beneath the sink. So far, the tap insert won't budge with the limited amount of...

Hi Guys I have a cold tap on my kitchen mixer that is very stiff to turn. At the moment I am leaving the tap insert in place (quite stuck too) and have poured some vinegar over the tap insert to see if this will dissolve limescale and free the tap up. Does anyone think this might...

If you had to paint a newly plastered ceiling, would you use a paintbrush or roller, and why? Thanks 8)

Hi Guys I've just had a ceiling replastered. You can see from the below pic that there's a crack in the plaster at the edge of the ceiling. What product would you recommend to fill it? Thanks 8)

Hi Guys I've had a ceiling replastered. The supporting walls are wood panels painted gloss white. You can see from the picture below that some of the plaster has gone onto the wood panels. I want to get a nice finish when I paint the ceiling. What should I do about the plaster on the...

Hi Guys I have had a section of wall replastered. The below pic shows the border between the existing painted wall and the replastered section. Do you think it's a good idea to sand down the border in an attempt to improve the finish? Or will it do more harm than good? Thanks

Hi Guys I'm thinking of using a square panel of new material to go around the edge of a shower enclosure as shown in the pic. What material would you use? I'm thinking waterproof plyboard. Any other suggestions? What do I need to check for when I buy the material? Thanks

Hi Guys I'm a DIY newbie and would like to know how you would go about repairing the below hole in a wooden ceiling panel. The wooden panel is about 8mm thick. What are my options? Thanks

Hi Guys I have a tongue and groove wooden ceiling panel to put back in the below pictured gap. What technique should I use to secure it back in place? I am a complete DIY newbie. Let me know your tips for doing this and please tell me the purpose of the metal fitting shown in close up in...

Hi Guys I have a wooden ceiling panel that has some adhesive residue on it that needs removing. I have tried using a razor scraper to get it off, but that has scraped the wood a little. What's the best technique to get it off? I'm thinking sanding. In which case: - What type of...

Hi Guys I have a thin panel of pine, about 8mm thick, that goes on the ceiling. I need to cut a rectangle out of it. What saw should I use? I'm thinking a panel saw, but what kind of teeth rating would it need? Thanks 8)

Hi Guys My new hobby is DIY. I need a workbench. What should I buy? Should I spend more and get something advanced, or will something very simple do? I don't anticipate major jobs, but it would be good to have something that could cope if I get more skilled. Thanks

Hi Guys I hope some of the experienced DIYers can provide some advice. I need to remove a hard putty like substance (not sure exactly what it is) from my ceiling (thin wooden boards, see pic below). What would be the best technique to use to minimise damage to the wood? I can buy new tools...

Hi All I have to refit a plastic p trap (1 1/4") with compression joints. The problem is that the sink tailpipe is 1 1/2", whereas the other end of the p trap has to go into a 1 1/4" plastic compression joint. At the moment when I refit the p trap it leaks at the sink end because the p trap...