How can I get my UPVC windows to close properly ?

My UPVC window still closes (and locks) but it does not fit properly in the frame and hence lets in drafts. The opening handle is on the left side and when closed there are gaps around the bottom righ ... more

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How can I remove superglue spilt on plastic upvc windows?

How can I remove superglue spilt on plastic upvc windows.

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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 can I fix my broken Plantation Shutter?

I have wood plantation shutters throughout my home. Since they came with the home I do not know who made them. My dog has destroyed a number of louvers and tilt rods. These need to be replaced, but th ... more

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How can I fix my UPVc door which won't open?

My UPVc back door is stuck closed and will not open. Handle moves freely, key turns in lock OK but door just will not open. This happened suddenly - no warning and no clue as to why. Door is 8 year ... more

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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 can I find out where my roof is leaking from?

When it rains I can hear water dripping through my roof tiles on to the floor of the loft. Is there a way to test where the leak actually is? I can tell the approximate area, but I would like to fi ... more

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How do I fix a dripping toilet?

How do I fix a dripping toilet that you can hear dripping?

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Removing condensation from between panes of sliding glass door ?

How can I remove the moisture build up between the glass of sliding glass doors? Obviously, the seal is broken.

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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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How do I fix a small hole (20mm x 10mm) in an external PVC door?

My external PVC door has a small hole in it on the outside and I would rather fix the hole than buy a full new door. What do I need to fix this and how do i do it?

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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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How do I fix my faux wood mini blinds?

Is there a way to take the blind apart to repair one slat that is broken?

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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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The bell shaped plastic housing?

The bell shaped plastic housing which contains the diaphragm mechanism has shattered into a 1000 pieces and thus the toilet handle just moves up and down without flushing. How do I repair this?

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How can you increase the flow (speed) of water into the toilet system?

I am trying to increase the flow of the water inside the toilet system which allows you to flash the toilet in-between the flushers faster?

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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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