how to open upvc door thats locked in the door frame?

have upvc back door that is closed and will not open. have removed the lock by drilling and still will not open. latch mec seams to be jamed dont see any way to get in to release the multi latch wh ... more

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expansion vessel?

i have a potterton lynx2 boiler and have been told my expansion vessel has "collapsed". Due to the type of year it has been hard for me to get hold of any expert. when i switch the boiler on it no ... more

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How can I remove the lock to fix it on UPVC back door?

I am not sure where the screws are, there don't seem to be any. I've taken the strip screws out but can't take strip off, am i missing something obvious?

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how do i change washer on hot water tap?

do i have to turn off the water supply and drain the hot water tank before i unskrew the hot water tap?

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how can i change syphon?

how can i change syphon in the toilet cistern

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How do I fix a Hole in my ceiling?

I have a hole in my downstairs family room. I had a water leak from shower above and have fixed the leak and now need to repair hole. My understanding is to cut out nice square, perhaps with edges cen ... more

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How do i hack an existing tiles skirting and smoothen it?

How do i hack an existing tile skirting and smoothen it to prepare it for laying of wood skirting?

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How can I fix my toilet/bathroom?

How can I fix the toilet/bathroom (upstairs) when the room directly below (downstairs), the ceiling is showing water lines dripping through?

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How can I Fix uPVC door lock?

I am unable to lock my uPVC door by moving the Handle up. This has now become free. Can anyone recommend a remedy. Will I need a new door

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How to repair leaks on asbestos garage roof?

I have an asbestos corrigated roof over my garage which is cracked and leaking in several places. Can you tell me please if there is anything I can spray or paint on it to seal the cracks? With thank ... more

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how can I get concrete slurry stains off facing bricks?

If just had a concrete hard standing built to take my car. The retaining wall is made from red semi engineering bricks. When the concrete was poured & leveled some stains were left on the bricks. Ho ... more

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How can I get rid of condensation?

In the mornings the windows upstairs are covered in condensation and water collects on the window sills. It gets better after lifting blinds/curtains but takes ages to clear, sometimes not going unti ... more

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How can I mend a cracked cistern?

The close coupled cistern of my toilet has a crack from the top rim extending down about 7 inches. Can it be repaired to be watertight? It is not in use at the moment.

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How can I repair split pine doors?

My Victorian cottage has painted pine doors. Two of these have split panels. I think that polyfiller will just drop out when dry, especially as central heating is about to be installed. Any ideas plea ... more

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Why do the light bulbs in my house keep blowing?

Why do the light bulbs in my house keep blowing when I turn them on? They don't last more than a couple of months, Halogen and standard bulbs. To make matters worse, when one is about to blow, I know ... more

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how can I fix a multi lock on my back door it won`t lock?

key won`t turn to lock my pvc back door

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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 level existing 36 inch door (half inch out of level)?

If I could raise end of door by even a quarter inch it would be OK. The house has settled in 30 yrs, and I am trying to avoid purchasing a new door or re-aligning frame. I tried shimming bottom hinge- ... more

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