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A bit of a random question... I have many charging cables... all black. I want to add 'something' to help me identify which cable is which just by glancing. Electric tape! That does the trick Except... it comes undone and the stickiness starts opening up over time Could I try anything else...

We've got an Ikea bin. One of the coil springs has broken. Can I get an exact duplicate from somewhere or can I somehow repair? See pic below, I tried cutting a safety pin and was trying to somehow attach that to the broken end of the spring: Is there someway I can weld/forge the 2 bits...

I have a garden office - built to the max height and width dimensions. Are there any planning regulations for installing solar panels on the roof? The roof is flat and the panels need to be fitted at 15 degrees. I asked my council and they pointed me to a website detailing planning permissions...

I need some advice + any ideas of how to create a metal 'lip' to hold a cable reel. See below for the cable reel: I need 'something' to hold the middle part so that the black part can be rotated. I found something similar - but can't find where to buy! See below: I'd love ready made. But...

We had some work done The builder needed to get to the floorboard and remove carpet temporarily He put back, every looked OK But in 2 places there's a big lump under the carpet Not sure how to get rid of He didn't have any special carpet tools But I didn't see how he took off in the first...

I took apart pipes under the kitchen sink. The washing machine was still smelling after having cleaned thoroughly. I put all pipes together and now get dripping water. I took everything apart, can't see where the leak is coming from. There is a large yellow washer that is broken. I went to the...

I want to add some shelving high up in a bathroom and also one for a toilet. I want to be able to store loo rolls up there. No space anywhere else. What kind of shelving should I get? 100% plastic - to avoid water damage over time - this is what I thought would be the answer. Plastic shelves...

I need to extend a Tesla mobile charger. The guide line says you HAVE to plugin to a 3 pin wall socket. It specifically states you shouldn't use an extension cable. I saw an American video. One guy uses a very thick extension cable. I've looked up 'heavy duty' extension cable. What other...

I need to cut into a plastic box. I've marked where I need to cut. See this pic: I started cutting with a jigsaw drill. Not the tool for this job for many reasons! Really hard to control + dangerous! The scratches you might be able to see are attempts at me trying to score using an etcher...

Filter washed and cleaned. We don't use the tray to put detergents in ever. Rubber seals thoroughly cleaned. (Spent 30 minutes doing). Many times have used baking soda first on hot wash, followed by white wine vinegar - each time using 3 cups. Then used professional ready made cleaners...

I need a tall bathroom sink that will reach into the middle of the basin. They tend to be much fewer availability. I looked at Screwfix and toolstation: mega expensive. We have a current one with an attachment that allows 720 degrees swivel. But it leaks. All from China. All the same. The...

I'm charging my EV by putting a slim extension through the letter box. This is a pain. I would really like to put the plug through the letter box - would save me a few minutes time. Currently I have to disconnect and reconnect + wrap the EV charger (incase of rain). Can I get a collapsible...

I've got a GU10 bulb where the ceramic socket broke. Left I have 2 wires. See what I have here: This is what I found on Amazon: Pic taken from Amazon, the writing is from the actual listing Assume blue is for blue wire and brown is for black wire? Any problems using these extenders...

I've got some screws that looks almost like it will fit - but it's too fat. Where can I get from? I searched screwfix for 'kitchen cabinet hinge screws' I couldn't find I'm guessing it's just a standard screw? Thanks

I want to hang up a spice rack on a door that is hollow Is this OK to do? I thought would be OK if I used dry wall anchors The problem is that the door looks like it's less than 3cm thick. So not sure what anchor to use Thanks

I'm trying to fit a new light switch. I got from tool station. The screw for the wires do NOT want to move. I can screw out, but I can't screw in. Just wanted to know if I was doing something wrong? This is the new light switch: I've highlighted in red the 2 screws that won't budge. This is...

I need to touch up a few areas around the house with paint we had that is 5 years old. I haven't opened the paint tins yet... I've done some searching on youtube. I understand I'll need to stir the paint. I'm buying a paint stirrer from screwfix. But... it's got a nut at the top - on youtube...

We've got a Villeroy and Boch toilet The cistern button has been faulty for a few years 30% of the time when pressed it gets stuck I've looked up instructions on how to replace on youtube This button seems to be different to others Can someone tell me what I should be doing to take off and...

We had some silicone on our kitchen sink put on 5 years ago 2 corners have started coming off See pic below I've bought silicone to replace... Then I thought I can get lazy... Maybe I can just cut 2cm either side of the bit that's come off and JUST replace the silicone there? Is that a...

A roof tile has come loose. I've looked up youtube. You need to lift above tiles up and slot in the new one. The tile I have missing is the one right at the top. So not sure what to do. See pics below. + One corner of the tile has broken off. Should I try to glue this back on? Or do I need a...