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Hi. I purchased a house in 2006 which at the time of sale had planning permission granted for an extension - the plans for which were drawn up by a local architect for the previous owner of the property. I never commenced work on the extension within the requisite three year period - so as far...

ok. This is driving me potty. It doesn't happen all the time, only about once in every three washes or so. Machine will wash ok and then go onto rinse cycle. However, it will not then switch to spin. The countdown will go down to 0:01 and the machine continually agitates. It sounds like it...

Wanted replacement soffits (fascias and guttering are OK aside from a clean-up), so got a local firm in for a quote. This firm have a great reputation in the area, and I have previously used them for d/glazing and doors. Been totally satisfied with their workmanship and advice. I have...

I'm having trouble locating a radiator cabinet which will allow access to the rad valve (i.e I want it enclosed within the cabinet rather than sticking out of the side, but with some sort of side access). Does any such thing exist or do I have to modify to a bog standard cabinet to...

Ok this is driving me mad! Wash stops mid rinse cycle with an F17 code. It appears to be, I think, at the point the water enters the softener section of the drawer (I am guessing as the main and prewash sections seem to flow nicely) But it doesn't happen all the time. I can rectify it...

Keep getting the above fault code on my Bosch WAE24868 washing machine. Happens on rinse part of cycle ( so on a normal cotton cycle which is timed at about 1hr 13, it happens around 40 mins left ), but only seems to happen when washing present in machine. Doesn't happen when machine empty...

A while ago we had some LED lamps installed in our kitchen. A couple started to flicker, not majorly, but enough to notice. Our sparky changed these and they now seem ok. However, a couple more now have started to do the same. They have been changed about three times on the assumption...

Any tips for getting slug slime off external (unrendered and unpainted) brickwork?

Need to replace handle on front door. Total novice at this! I understand that I need to get the right size by measuring the various distances etc - but how do I know whether I need a handle that is sprung without first removing the existing handle?

Hi. I have had a Veritas Burglar Alarm for four years. Never had a problem until the other day when it refused to arm (one zone is always "in fault" and cannot be cleared). The electrician that installed it has had a look and thinks its the main processor in the panel which has gone. He is...

While measuring our appliance cabinet with a view to replacing an integrated fridge freezer, I noticed that there appear to be a couple of speedfit central heating pipes running down the back of the cabinet (which serve our kitchen radiator). Surely this cannot be good for the fridge freezer...

Hi there. I have a Leylandii hedge about 60 ft long, 18 ft high and about 4 ft deep. I have an electric hedge trimmer (Bosch) which handles the front and the near side of the top edge perfectly. However, due to the depth of the hedge I can't get to the back of the hedge on the top edge...

Just bought a new washing machine which is a cold water fill only, so now have a redundant hot water feed. The w/machine tap is still attached to the pipe (switched to "off" of course), but to be on the safe side I wanted to cap this off aswell. How can I do this without removing the tap...

Anyone know what the difference is between the GB-suffixed model and the UK-suffixed one?

Looking for a new washing machine which must not exceed 595mm wide. Ideally 1400 - 1600 spin, with a 6kg drum. I understand the best makes (excluding Miele due to the higher cost), are Bosch and Zanussi, but their machines are all 600mm. Can anyone recommend anything? I don't mind paying...

Had this dishwasher for 2 years (came with the house when we bought it). Have had no problems except until now when suds are coming out the door at each end. Seems to drain OK. No error codes. Is this a door seal problem?

I have planning permission for a first-floor side extension (bedroom on top of existing garage). It came with the house when I bought it and runs out mid-September. I am advised that if I start work before the deadline, then I will not need to re-apply and can continue at my own pace...

Insert disc into player, and comes up "no disc". When I listen carefully, I cannot hear the disc spinning. Help please?

When running a wash programme, I have noted that the drum fills to about 3/4 volume with water. The display then shows an -H20 error. When I phoned Indesit, they could not explain what the problem was as -H20 normally means the machine isnt filling! The wash cycle then contines as normal...

Recently purchased an ash table from a local retailer. When it arrived, I noted that there was glue on the wood; this seems to have occurred when the manufacturers stuck in the granite centrepiece and the glue obviously hadnt dried before moving it. There is thus a small film of dried glue...