how can i clean quarry tiles?

I have discovered a beautiful quarry tile patterned floor under the carpet in the hall and want to renovater it. What is the best thing to clean it with?

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Why won't my dishwasher dry?

I have an Ariston LS603 and it works perfect except that it won't dry the dishes and we don't know why. Can you help please

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Hole in ceiling?

I accidently put my foot through the ceiling. What is the best way to fix it?

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How can I fix a tap that still drips after I have replaced washer?

I have twice replaced the washer in the bathroom cold tap and initially it's fine. Then after a week or so, it starts to drip again, not only drip but a contant trickle. There seems to be a certain ... more

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fix baize to a table?

How do I fix green baize to the top of a card table

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how do I connect the wires in my phone socket?

I have 3 phone points in my house, but only one is wired up. There are 4 wires for each phone, 1 blue, 1 blue and white, 1 orange and 1 orange and white. There are numbered connections from 1-6. The o ... more

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How do I mend a strip light?

I work in an office with a neon strip light overhead which is constantly buzzing loudly. Can I mend it or does it need replacing?

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kenmore progressive beltless on/off switch stuck?

The on/off switch on my kenmore progressive beltless vacuum is frozen in the off position.

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Slate - painted fireplace (Marbled effect) Replacing paintwork?

I have bought a second hand slate firesurround, the cross piece still has the embedded gold line and reddish marbling in the centre, with polished black around it, the remainder of the fireplace has b ... more

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How can I fix my bay flat roof?

I have been advised that my bay flat roof needs replacing. A warm deck roof is recommended.

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how can i repair a concrete figure?

i have a garden figure made in concrete which has been broken, what is the easiest way to fix it

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I have no hot water coming through my taps?

All the hot water taps in my house have stppoed working. I have cold water running through cold water taps but nothing through the hot tap. My neighbours water is fine.

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Airlock in hot water supply?

'how do you get rid of an airlock in the downstairs hot water supply? I have seen this done using a hose to force cold water back up the hot water tap. Is this all ther is to?

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How do I tune up my 8 hp B & S pointless & needleless engine?

Engine is on a 4.5 kw generator. Starts ok but runs rough. There is no needle adjustment on the carb and no points to adjust. New plug and new gas. The governor hunts. Any suggestions? Thanks, Carl ... more

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Cordless extension lead?

Im having problems with my new cordless extension lead I bought from dixons. I plugged it into the wall but am not getting any power on the over end.

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Skirting board ladders do the exist?

My mate sent me to homebase to by a skirting board ladder, when I asked the shop assistant they just laughed at me. Is my mate having me on because I still have not been able to find one.

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What is causing my electricals to break?

In the last two years I have had to replace 2 VHS Players, 1 DVD Player and a TV. They were all plugged into the same power socket in my Living Room. Could there be something about this socket whi ... more

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how can i mend a hole in a plasterboard wall that is large?

3ft x 3ft hole in plasterboard wall how do i mend

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How do I replace my kitchen mixer taps?

My kitchen tap is faulty I have bought a replacement, I need to kno how to replace it , or should I employ a plumber? It is a single mixer tap. Thank you

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How can I restore red brick coloured tiles?

I have some red brick coloured tiles in my kitchen and front porch. They are in good condition, but need to be cleaned up. Is there a way to sand them down and then polish them?

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