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The rubber connector between the detergent dispenser to the washing machine tub has perished on my "Varioperfect". Also know as a "Washing Machine Dispenser Fill Hose". It loosens off the dispenser during the spin cycle meaning water leaks during the rinse. I want to replace it but it looks...

Hi, i want to replace cork tiles in my bathroom (on a wooden floor) with glue down vinyl tiles. I'm totally confused as to how to go about it. I get the basic principle of: 1 - clearing the floor and leveling it. 2 - applying the adhesive glue 3 - laying down the tiles. But the detail of the...

I've some old (and irreplaceable!) rollerblades. The blade/wheels detach and you can walk in the boots. The foam joining the sole to the boot has degraded over the years and is now soft and sticky. I want to remove it and then fill with some black no-nails CT1. The problem is removing every...

Hi, I want to change a regular hanging ceiling light to a gu10 downlight. I thought I would have just one cable but there are 4 connected! See photos. Can anyone let me know what I need to do? Thanks https://ibb.co/F31x4z1 https://ibb.co/KDSbQJV

I have a huge number of wooden casement windows I want to draught proof. I have decided that foam or rubber options behind the window just make it difficult to close if you a full / no gap fit. While I'm not averse to using them altogether I think a good weather pile system is on balance...

my kitchen extractor hood is blocked I think. Air suction is poor/non-existant although it sounds like it's doing it's thing. the filters are clean but the motor is so clogged with grease it drips! Wanted to stick a screwdriver up there but it's so tight doesn't seem possible. Any...

my kitchen tap aerator needs changing. the thread measures 25mm diameter. I've looked high & low online and can't find anything - help!

my girlfriend who's an artist is painting a wooden box. She's using water based paints and wants to varnish the thing once she's finished. What varnish should she use? She's a very good artist, and the box has been painted in an traditional style so I'm looking for a varnish which would...

I'm getting a full central heating system set up and my plumber has fixed in some copper pipes on the outside of the house (for both gas and water I think). Someone is ripping these off the wall at night (despite being fixed with plastic holders). This has happened twice now. I'm getting...

Hi - am trying to set up undertile heating in my new bathroom and am a bit stuck on installing an Elektra thermostat. click here for the connectors: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=675056071&size=l I don't have installation instructions for this so I'm wondering what needs...

hey - i'm doing up my shower room and am stuck between getting either limestone or travertine. Limestone is lighter in colour, more even, simple and elegant. Porous tho and not as hard wearing apparently Travertine is a stronger stone, rustic looking but darker, and when filled looks odd...

quick question - I have some shower downlights (240v, 50W) and was wondering if I could use LED bulbs with them. Is this possible? I saw some on screwfix which look like they'd fit & work but I'm not sure, what d'ya reckon? the LED lights are 1.5w and I was also wondering if they'd be...

how long does it take for a plumber to give a quote on a job that needs doing? assume it's a big job (new central heating system, boiler, cylinder + bathroom pipework). I've told them I'd accept either an hourly rate or a fixed job rate. Reason I ask is that I've been waiting for between...

Hi all’ya’ll !! I’m caught between getting a system boiler or getting a combi boiler with a reserve tank. On paper I guess the system boiler is the only way. But the reason this is proving a tough decision is coz I do NOT think we want the whole house kitted out with central heating at the...