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Hi guys, I've just noticed that the rear internal plastic panel has come loose on one side. This inhibits the correct placement of a couple of drawers, which in turn, push into the internal plastic panel of the door. At first glance, it looks like the retaining screw has come adrift. My problem...

Hi guys, My shower has been dripping for a while, but I put it down to condensation at the beginning. Then I thought the shower pipe wasn't fitted tight enough, so I managed to tighten that a bit by hand. It seemed a little better, but not stopped. I decided to have a look inside (Electric OFF...

Hi guys, My Landlord has just had my (his) property tested. The electrician said that all the sockets, all the stitches etc have to be checked, and took several days to carry it out ! I have just witnessed a similar property getting tested, which they didn't check all sockets, switches etc, so...

Hi guys, I have put a couple of pieces of Oak trim (inc window sill) in my domestic kitchen, and need to seal it. I see many things on the market, but unsure what to use in this environment. Obviously, it needs to be dry after application, so I'm worried about 'oils' that might stay sticky...

Hi guys, When I say 'best', I mean value for money,,,, or even entry level. I'm putting a new sink in the kitchen and ant to do away with the Heatrae on the wall. The sink will be a narrower one due to kitchen size. Its a small bungalow, with just me - :(. Basically, it's just for the dishes and...

Hi, I tried to do a bit of tiling in my kitchen. All was well till I wanted to stick ceramic tiles under the window reveal ! My usual adhesive has been great so far, but doesn’t go off fast enough for underneath/s. I’m assuming you lads use one of the ‘grabs’. If so, which one ? I used a...

Hi guys, Hope you are all keeping well. My printer roll reached it's end yesterday, and the tight wrapped lables were coming unstuck. It caught on bits of roller/guide etc, and left bits of sticky label on the bed under the roller. 'Dead easy' thought I. I'll just whip the roller out, clean the...

Hi guys, What are the best wood glues currently? What is the best exterior wood glue? What is the fastest setting wood glue? Also, what's the best 'superglue'? I still haven't found anything close to 'super'. Hope you are all keeping well.

Hi all, I'm due to buy a couple of torches. I need to replace my crappy Blackspur (I eventually learned) 1000000 candle with normal bulb. Also a smallish 'pocket' torch & something mid-size. I know this isn't right, but when we see torches on films etc, they are terrrrific. As the title...

Hi, I have a couple of power adapters. I thought they had 2.1mm dc plugs (or maybe 2.5) dia. I have measured them on a micrometre but they are actually 3.3 & 3.7. Are these dc plug measurements supposed to be accurate,,,,,,, or are 2.1/2.5 ones always bigger than ‘sold as’ ? The 5.5 ones...

Hi, A long time ago, the old transformers used to burn out regularly, as they were left on 24/7 to power things (even though they'd been turned off). You can tell the 'old' ones, because they are heavy (metals & windings etc), but the newer ones are a lot lighter, and don't burn out so easily...

Hi, I'm putting new kitchen wall cupboards in my kitchen. The units came without corner brackets at the bottom, so I'm adding some. As one particular cupboards takes quite a bit of weight, I want to make sure I use the best screws for melamine / chipboard. Max length 16mm - bracket holes are...

Hiya, My MW just stopped working. It was fine at first, then no power, or light (fuse is ok.). I'm assuming (hoping) that the bulb has gone, so stops the main power ! Is anyone aware of whether this is so please ? Any idea what bulb this takes please ? I do tend to leave the door...

Hi folks, My sons shower has stopped heating the water. I’ve checked power to the unit, which is alright. All the lights work as they should work. The water runs as it should. But no heat on any level. The element seems to be o.k, in that it isn’t shorted, and allows continuity. I’m...

Hi folks, My sons shower has stopped heating the water. I’ve checked power to the unit, which is alright. All the lights work as they should work. The water runs as it should. But no heat on any level. The element seems to be o.k, in that it isn’t shorted, and allows continuity. I’m...

Hi all, I have no idea which section to put this in, so if the MODs want to move it, that's o.k. I am wondering if anyone knows of works or maintenance being carried out on the German DCF mast please ? I know that maintenance is being carried out on the British MSF mast this month, &...

I volunteered to put an RJ type plug on an elderly neighbours telephone handset line. When I got it, the plugs are smaller than I'm used to. They are 4/4 and a tad over 7mm wide. I thought they might be RJ10,,, until I saw RJ9 in the mix. After an hour or so of searching, I can't find...

I have a tiny leak on my washing machine. It isn't when it's filling,,,, or emptying - that was the first place I looked. Inlet seals etc fine I saw a drip coming from around the sump hose, close to where it comes out of the drum. I want to take it off to check it over, but am worried that it...

Hi guys, About 2 years ago, I bought a new cooker and decided to tile the whole wall behind it in 10”x8” (hxw) ceramic tiles. As an afterthought, I have now decided to do the whole kitchen. I seem to be struggling to set the wall with door & window. I need the top row to be a full tile...

Hi guys, I need to build a wooden platform in my back yard. I’ve built a fruit ‘cage’; (2 x 1.1m), to hold a couple of wild fruit bushes !? I need something to stand it on. The perfect place is mostly on a raised part of the yard,,, with about 18” hanging over, where I’ll have to put legs...