A homeowner set out to paint an MDF cupboard and doors to a nice white finish. They cleaned the MDF, then rolled on a shellac-based sealing primer (BIN) with a foam roller, working outside on a very …
A homeowner in a 1960s house has spotted odd white patches on the roof rafters up in the loft. They don't stand proud of the timber like fluffy mould would – they look like dry, bleached …
A homeowner in a 2009 new build has taken off a twin socket to spur off a fused connection unit and found the metal back box screwed straight to the blockwork behind, with a big gap between the front …
A homeowner has snapped the little square-drive spindle off the bleed valve on one of their radiators. The bit you put the key on has sheared clean off. The heating system is a regular (non-combi) …
A homeowner working next to an office refurb is watching the builders next door strip out an old lath and plaster ceiling. The place is thick with dust and bits of plaster, and the builders have said …
