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My poor old Mother-in-law, has just had a visit from a British Gas engineer to sort out a radiator valve problem. She has a contract with them for such work, and a yearly boiler service. This week, the Engineer did the valve job, and then decided that there wasn't a big enough air vent in...

I have had a good look around this forum, but have not been able to find an answer to my question. This means: A) I'm more stupid than everyone else, and the answer is staring me in the face. B) I'm the only one with this particular project. ! I intend to tile above a worktop, to act as a...

First a little info before my request for help. OK, it's an oldish (1975) Honda motorcycle. Please don't go, it could so easily be a car problem too.! This machine has been standing for many years, and I'm trying to get it roadworthy. The front hydraulic disc brake system was in a hell of a...

I have had a phone call from my sister in law, who intends to fit laminate flooring to her dining room. The question she asked me was " Is there a correct way round to lay the boards. I.E should they be laid along the length or along the width of the room?" My answer..... "Dunno!" :? but I...

I'm currently replacing the fence in my garden, and because I want to make life easier in the future, have decided to go for the concrete posts and panels that slide in... My problem is that the garden is on a slight slope, and the wife wants the posts to be all the same height. I've started...

A friend of mine has asked me to re-felt his shed roof. His shed/workshop is 18'x8' with a pent roof. I have only ever felted a an 8x6 shed before, and I just walked into Wickes, bought some felt, and nailed it on...Wanting to make a good job for a friend, I looked around a bit more carefully...

Can anybody tell me how much gas I can draw through the supply. I have a Potterton suprima 60 in the loft, and I am about to take delivery of a range cooker. I'm concerned, that if all 5 burners 2 ovens and the grill is on (A bit unlikely I know) will there still be enough gas to operate the...

Can anyone advise me on the project I hope to do this weekend.... I would like to wall tile directly into a brick recess. Fairly rough (old) brickwork. I have never heard of this being done, and all the books and literature available states that the wall should be flat, smooth and clean...