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Hello My front door handles need to be replaced, because the exterior handle and back plate has rusted inside. The lock is in good working order. I contacted Union, but the handles are no longer made. The main measurements are: PZ: approximately 2" or 5 cms. Length of back plate...

I have an old outside tap that is dripping and weeping from where the pipe enters the bottom of the unit. I want to replace it, but I cannot turn off the water. The mains stopcock is after the tap, inside the kitchen. There is an outside stopcock, but it is underneath large paving slabs that I...

Hi. I want to glue a solid rubber strip to some exterior wood. What would be a good adhesive to buy, using it from a sealant gun? I want something that will last. Thanks.

Hi I want screw a piece of wood to a metal strip. The wood is 20mm thick. The metal strip is about 2 or 3mm thick. I can't get behind the metal strip, to use nuts and bolts. The gap behind the metal strip is about 15mm. Please could you tell me what sort of screws I should be using? It would...

Hi I need a new seal for my old garage door. I would welcome any suggestions. I have posted some pictures. Thanks.

Hi I need a new door and frame for a shed, because the wood is rotten. (Not just at the bottom, but all over.) I wondered if I could get a upvc one or something similar. The door is an unusual size - 183cm x 85cm. It does not need to be secure. I have posted some pictures. Thanks for any...

Hi I have some old Everest aluminium double glazed windows. The hinge has rusted and broken on one. Will any similar hinge fit, or will I have go get a special type from Everest? Thanks for any help.

Hi I am replacing some old interior door handles that have broken. When I checked the spindles, they are only about 6mm square. Can you still buy this size? Is it easier to just replace the old latch? Thanks for any help .

Hi My garage door cable has broken. The door seems to be a Baujahr 35951. I can't find anything like this online. It was made in 2001. The tension spring assembly is 761. Please can anyone help.

Hi I have just DIY fitted a Triton fast fit electric shower. When I was trying to turn the elbow 90 degrees, the whole fitting turned, rather than unscrewing. The shower works fine, but I'm worried I may have created a leak. I can't see, because the pipework is behind the shower wall. Any...

Hi I need to replace a bathroom fan. It is a Newlec NL880. I have had it down and cleaned it, but I think it is just old and worn out. Can anyone please tell me is there is a straight forward replacement? Also, the fan measures 6” square, but the Internet seems to make out the NL880 is 4”...

Hi I need to replace some rusty central heating radiators. I live by the sea, so things do seem to rust easily. Could someone recommend radiators that don't rust quickly. Would it be a good idea to put some extra layers of paint on before I fit them? What would be the best paint to use? The...

Hi Some of my internal door hinges are rusty and need replacing. The problem is they seem to be an unusual size - 4" by 2". The doors themselves are only about 1.4" wide. Does anyone know if I can still buy hinges this size? What size would be the best alternative, without cutting new...

Hi Please can someone give me some advice about fitting a timer for the immersion heater in my son’s flat? There are 2 immersion heaters, one of which only works at the Economy 7 time. A switch in the kitchen controls both immersion heaters. They will not work, unless this is turned on...

Hi I have noticed that recently my electricity use has shot up. When I did some checks I was surprised to see that my meter is still recording, even when everything is switched off and the main fuse box switch is off. I've phoned the power company and they have arranged a visit for 16 days...

Hi I need some advice about my Baxi Bermuda GF Super front fire. The problem was that when I pushed the ignition button, it lit, but as soon I let go, the pilot light went out. This was even if I held it for ages. I recently had the back boiler serviced by British Gas. He said...

Hi I've got a question about employing a professional to do some work for me. I'm going to put my house up for sale. Before doing so, I've decided to refit the bathroom (new suite, tiles etc. ) and the kitchen (new worktop, sink etc.) I'm hoping to do most of the preparation work, such...

Hi I want to install an inset kitchen sink into a very tight area, in a back kitchen utility room. Would it be possible to have the front edge of the sink at the very front of the work surface? At the moment the surface is just painted wood. Appearance isn't that important. Could I fit it...

Hi I have a storage heater with a damaged flex, from the heater to the switch. What flex do I need to replace this? Where can I buy about one metre of it? Thanks for any help.

Hi I want to replace some roof tiles. They are Redland Caledonian, and I have been told that they are no longer made. Can I buy similar ones that will fit, or buy second hand ones? I live in Scotland. Thanks for any help. skye16