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I am planting on a steeply sloping site. I would like to use plants/shrubs which will help to hold the soil together and minimise slippage. Any ideas?

I belong to the 'if it isn't broken don't fix it' school. Annual professional inspections or other preventative maintenance measures are not part of my life. However I am always on the alert for any evidence of malfunctioning appliances. In a pub discussion on this matter I was...

I need to cut about 6 mm off the back of a ceramic cistern lid. Any ideas how to do this (and what tools to use) to minimise chance of damaging or chipping the surface finish

My 14 year old metal patio doors have some play in the wheels so that the opening door can move slightly in and out of the plane of the wall. I suspect this is normal even with new doors, and in most installations it will give no problems. However my door is in an exposed position. During...

Part of my garden is on a steep slope ( 1 in 3). I have been advised to use netting to prevent slippage. Where can I get info on how to do this and where to buy net and 'nails'?

Does anyone know recommended tyre pressures for 1970 Triumph Herald 13-60 Saloon on modern radial tyres?

I am considering installing sliding wardrobe doors - 4 doors of 30 ins by 60 ins. As these are for an elderly neighbour it is essential costs are kept to minimum. What material and what thickness should I use?

What is the best way of cutting hardboard to ensure a very neat cut edge?

The mortar below the tiles on my eaves is very dusty and weak. Some of the metal clips which retain the tile edges are loose. I am inclined to give a generous coating of PVA to hopefully strengthen the mortar and force a bit of extra mortar in the gaps around the clips. The only...

Approx 15 years ago a number of suppliers were offering 'whole house' ventilation systems which would extract stale air from the house and replace with fresh air. Both streams of air passed through a heat exchanger in the loft so that very little heat was lost. Are such systems still available?

My 12yr old windows consist of hardwood frames with sealed double glazed units. Frames are ok but many sealed units now have condensation between the glass sheets Does anyone know of a method of correcting this other than replacing all the units concerned.

I need to run sink waste from a bottle trap to the floor( rather than to the wall.) I have not been able to buy pipe or right angled fitting in metal or metallic finish for this. Can anyone recommend a supplier.