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Hey guys, At times when there is wind blowing and I have one of the windows open there is an occasional howling noise that comes from my two front windows! Now recently I had an issue with my bedroom window that, in my opinion should have joined a pop group, as it did nothing but whistle...

I have 6 pine doors, 3 have been up for a few years and I gave them right a few coats of varnish as at the time I was going for the antic look. The other 3 have not been touched as yet. Now I had all the door frames and skirting replaced also to pine wood and have some of them varnished (2...

Hey guys, Whilst I was papering and had to cut the paper arond the Switch I managed to scrap the facia cover with the stanley :( and it is quite noticable. I am just wondering if any of you know where I might pick one of these facias up or will I have to purchase the whole unit? Here is...

I took the advice of you lot on this forum about Silk Emulsion as I noticed every imperfection on the walls so after 3 coats of Silk I still had to rub down slight groves and thought to hell with this. My question is, I have purchased the same colour of paint and same brand (Dulux) only in...

Just wondering the best way of doing this, do you fold the paper over go into them?

Hey guys, I need to remove this radiator as I am replacing the skirting board in the bedroom and also I got the room skimmed recently and didn't get the rad removed, don't know why I didn't though :roll: , so I need to skim behind it myself. Anyway here are 2 pictures showing the rad and...

Hey guys, have 2 holes in a wall as I had to get my radiator replumbed due to leak. I supply the pictures for you and am asking what is my best method to filling the holes? As a finishing I have Smoothover - which I find excellent to work with. Any help would be gratefully...

Hey guys, just needed a quick piece of help with this one. Just purchased the switch (see below) and I can't for the life of me work out how this is supposed to be wired! I can hear ya now - Then stay away from it! - and you would probably be right. All the same curiousity has gotten to me...

I have gas heating in my flat and the major radiators have thermostats on them (the dial that goes from 1 to 5). To me I thought that by lowering the knob from 5 to say 3 should drop the temperature of the radiator but this doesn't appear to be the case. My sitting room radiator is quite big...

Hey guys, My bedroom window (UPVC) whistles and howls at the bottom left hand side which has been like this for ages now but I need to try and fix the problem. It's keeping me awake at nights. I checked the silicone on the outside of the frame and it seems to be fine, well I at least...

Hi all, I have a combi boiler that creaks all the time when the CH is on and was just wondering if any of yoy guys knew what the cause was? Also, the plumber left the pressure at 2bar and for some reason it has dropped to 1, where it always was from instal. I noticed the drop in pressure...

Hey guys, Had all the walls and ceilings in my home skimmed a few weeks back and it's now time to paint :( My question is this, I have been given lots of different views on how to rub the walls down and I need some expert advice. The plasterer, to me, did a great job but I have some trowel...

Hi, Just a quick question for you experienced chippies. What is the best method for sanding down interior pine doors, 3 with varnish and 2 without? Grade of sandpaper, best methods etc? Any help would be appreciated as I'm running well behind on my DIY and Xmas looms :( Thanks in...

Hey guys, Just fitted my bathroom sink and have run into a problem with a leak coming from underneath the basin. I sealed the flange with plumbers putty, this did not seem to work so after a few attempts I opted for a silicone sealant and low and behold the same problem occurred! The leak...

Hey guys just a quick question. I currently have a standard pull cord in my bathroom but have recently changed my light to spots that are dimmable. Now I'm just wondering is it just a case of like for like replacement or do I need any other equipment like a convertor or something? Just...

Firstly, hey guys. I'm new here but came across this site after searching the net for some answers to a few probs I've been having with the home improvements :x But I have read through a few things and decided to join so hope you don't mind. Can't say that I will be much help mind but I...