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    Summerhouse window bars

    Anyone have any experience with these window bars/replacement? They are rotting on my summerhouse and the manufacturer sent me some replacement bars. However, not sure how to replace them and concerned about breaking the panes. Any advice appreciated. https://ibb.co/MnF4dKy...
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    Remove small rad to decorate

    Hi all. Need to remove this rad to decorate. Can't find similar on YouTube so looking for any advice to remove it. Straightforward job? Any pointers appreciated, than you https://ibb.co/Yp00LJ0 https://ibb.co/2YHsxQ0
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    New light switch

    Hi guys, this 3 way switch controls the main bathroom light, a second light and the extractor fan. Been flashing occasionally when turned on, so seems it needs a new switch. Anything to watch for here or is it just a case of getting a new switch and copying the wire/terminal layout ? (And...
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    Drilled into wire

    Aargh. Drilled into a wall and managed to nick a live wire. First time I've done such a thing. My assumed fix ... 1) Turn all leccy off. 2) Dig out plaster to get to channel. 3) locate the damaged wire(s) and cut out. 4) rejoin the wires using junction/packbox. 5). Replaster the channel...
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    Metal curtain pole

    Hi all, I need to get a curtain pole up over the doors in my conservatory. The length is around 8 foot. The problem is that there is an rsj right above the door and I can only drill in for about 20mm. I did put one up, but after few days it's come down. Any ideas to fix it back?
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    Bathroom light replacement

    Hi all. Any help with this please? An elderly uncle wants me to replace his bathroom light and has sent me this pic of the old one up there now. Not seen that kind before to be honest. I'm assuming that once unscrewed it will reveal the usual twin and earth going into it?
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    Dishwasher install question

    Hi all, installing a dishwasher, can someone please advise on where the pipes should go into this system? dishwasher install
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    Stone repairs

    Hi all. These stone balls are in a friend's garden. Very old and the worse for wear. What process is needed to fix them? Some kind of render? Is it a job for a stonemason as opposed to a diy merchant maybe?
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    Plug hole replace

    Hi all, seen other posts on this but can't find my specific answer. My bathroom sink plug needs changing. Ive attached a couple of pics, one of the hole and one from underneath the sink. Can some advise how I get it out please? And are replacements pretty standard? Thanks so much for any help.
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    Tap help

    Hi all. My auntie sent a pic of her leaking bathtap. Pretty old as you can see. Would these taps have cartridges or just washers? Any tips as I want to go prepared. Many thanks.
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    Wall lights - wiring question

    Hi guys, would appreciate your advice. Bought couple of wall lights from ebay - they are French and pretty old Apparently rewired about 5 years ago. Anyway, I need them rewiring before I install them onthe wall but I'm not sure if I simply need to duplicate the current wires or is it...
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    Help to repair Hotpoint WMA44

    Hi all. Looking for a bit of advice on repairing our washer. What has happened is that one of the plastic dividers (arms?) from inside the drum, has come off. It is possible to push it back into its slot, but .... it needs to be screwed back on from underneath (outside) the drum. I've had a...
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