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Hi... I have an upcoming bit of painting to do but the last few times I've done any I've encountered problems with the emulsion smearing rather than sticking when applied but it only seems to happen at internal corners for two or three inches across each wall. Any ideas why this might be and...

Hi.... I have just built a short length of new fencing to my boundary and want to paint the face that will be on the neighbours side. I would like to paint it so that it looks decent from their side. There is nobody living there at the moment as it was rented out but the house is now being...

Hi... I am currently getting quotes to have my boiler replaced and have been informed that adding TRV's is now mandatory when replacing a boiler, but the engineer seemed to think he might have problems installing them because of how the radiators are fitted (pipes coming out of wall at an angle...

Hi.... My current combi boiler has developed a problem so had heating engineer out to look at it today and he has given me a quote for repair (£600) which is about the price I expected, and also given me a quote for some replacement options as follows... Current boiler: Worcester Bosch...

Hi... I have installed a new ceiling mounted metal light fitting in place of a plastic ceiling rose/pendant fitting and would appreciate a more professional opinion about connector blocks (choc block type), just to give me peace of mind that I haven't missed a potential risk. The wiring was very...

Hi.... A few days ago I noticed that my 2006 Vectra C had developed a high pitched whine (sounds a bit like a car reversing fast or a milk float). My first thoughts were that it was the gearbox but following some online searches the alternator kept cropping up as a possible culprit. Strangely...

Hi... Not really sure if this belongs in the painting/decorating forum or the woodworking forum... I am wanting to create a timber mantle piece over my fire surround and want the finished effect to be what I would call "oak effect" similar to the link below (perhaps slightly shinier)...

Hi... Just a straight forward question. I bought some basin taps from b&q a couple of years ago and today decided to replace the washer because it was starting to drip occasionally. But to my surprise, I couldn't figure out how to get to the washer and discovered that b&q taps are designed to...

Hi.... I've got a problem with my kitchen tap and think it's the isolation valve causing the problem but just thought I'd ask for a professional opinion before draining and replacing. When I turn the hot tap on I get a trickle of water. If I turn the cold water tap on it runs fine. Old style...

Hi, I'm considering skimming over my artex ceiling and I'm familiar with most of the potential issues in doing so, but as I am not a plasterer I wanted to check something specific.... I know that some people say pva then skim, and some say thistle bond-it then skim but would there be any issue...

Hi... I have just set about replacing the element in my oven Indesit is60c1(x) and ordered a new element online. When got the new element I notice the original has different spade connectors to the new. The original has 3 x single spade connectors but the new has 2 x double spade and 1 x...

Hi.... I need to fill a vertical straight joint between some existing stonework and a stone pillar / mullion. The gaps are approximately 3mm at one side and 10mm at the other. Ordinarily I'm aware that lime mortar should be used for stonework but as this is a very localised filling exercise...

Hi.... I have recently had a problem with my central heating timer and suspect it is the wireless receiver unit which has either failed or has a loose wire but would value opinions if anyone could offer advice... The initial problem was that I noticed the heating not coming on when I adjusted...

Hi, I need to add corrosion inhibitor to my central heating system (Worcester Bosch Combi). I have read several threads online about doing this via the radiator bleed nipple but am not sure this will be easy with my system. The radiators are probably about 20 years old and don't have the...

Hi, I've got a bit of an awkward situation that I would like some opinions on please. I've just taken my car (2006 Vauxhall Vectra) to the garage for new brake pads and discs. I've been going to this garage for almost 15 years and do trust them not to make stuff up etc. My dilemma is...

Hi there, and thanks for any advice you can give.... I have some efflorescence on the brickwork outside my kitchen which I haven't noticed before..... I haven't spent much time outside until recently so there is slight possibility it could have been there a few months but I think...

Hi there, Does anyone have a good idea what could be wrong with a tv that has a pink screen when watching tv but ok when watching dvd ? It's not my tv so can't give any other details other than it's an LG3000 42" Thanks for any educated guesses

Hi, My girlfriend's house alarm has had a bit of a meltdown. From what I understand, she walked through the door last weekend and put in the code but it didn't work and started sounding. I got there about an hour later to find it had stopped making a noise and don't think the box outside...

Hi everyone, I will be putting down some laminate flooring in the bathroom soon and would like your thoughts about which direction to lay it..... I'm aware that generally laminate should be laid parallel with incoming light or longest wall. If that's the way to go then I'm happy to do that...

Hi, I have recently, for the first time, fitted a carpet to a small bedroom. This went a lot better than I expected so has given me enough confidence to "consider" fitting a new stair carpet myself, so...... How much more difficult is fitting a stair carpet ? Cheers