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how do i fix a hole in a upvc door?

small hole in both sides about the size of a penny


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What is the best method of laying a solid wood floor on a timber base?

I am going to lay a solid wooden floor onto a wooden base (floor boards). Should I lay a floating floor or should I glue it to the floor boards? I would also like to improve the insolation in the room ... more


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How do I take out the cylinder barrel of a upvc door without a key?

I've lost the key to my upvc door so can't take out the cylinder barrel which stops me taking the whole lock out and replacing. Is there a way I can do this without the key?


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Where can I find a replacement handle for my sliding patio door?

I need a new handle to replace the one on my sliding patio door, it is a basic aluminium one with a shaped hole in the centre for the actual lock and a screw hole at the top and bottom (which need to ... more


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photo stuck to glass?

I have several photos in frames, that are stuck to the glass. I would like to try to save these, however, I am not able to spend the money for "restoration". Is there any hope for me?? Thank yo ... more


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how can I get my glass shutter windows to open?

the crank on my glass shutter windows will not open the glass slats what should I do


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fixing a pvc door thats locked shut?

My Pvc door is locked shut and will not open, the multi locking facility is probably broken. If its quite easy to fix, I could have a go. However, If its not and I welcome comments on this, then shou ... more


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Syphon washer?

In the actual tap which is operated by the lever action of the ball cock there is a round rubber washer - at which point in the flow does that washer go?


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when it rains water drips in bedroom and bathroom?

how can i find out where leaks are coming from. at first just the bedroom leaked. the bathroom is next to the bedroom and now it is dripping in bathroom


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UPVc front door closed but wont open - advice needed?

Hi, tonight I went to open front door but it would not open. Door is unlocked but will not open. Handle moves up and down. Any ideas??


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running toilet?

My toilet is constantly running! Ive tried tightening, and loosening, all the various screws inside the cistern but to no avail - any ideas? It also takes takes 2 flushes to get rid of toilet pape ... more


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Weedeater starter cord???

I pulled the cord out of my gas weedeater and I need to know how to fix it. Help please!


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how do i stop my toilet bubbling after flushing?

I have a downstairs cloak with a toilet and sink as well as an upstairs bathroom.The downstairs toilet worked fine up to a week ago when it started to do the following:when you flush, the pan fills wi ... more


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how can i disguise burns on my upvc door?

Vandals have scorched and bubbled my front upvc door! How can I repair or disguise it to the best I can?


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How to add a battary backup for garage opener?

How to add a battary backup fpr garage opener? Have no other access to garage than the garage door. need to install a battary backup to use during power outage.


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Can I Use A Roller To Apply Varnish To A Ceiling ?

I have a pine ceiling in need of varnishing, would it be posible to apply the varnish using a roller, if so what type of roller and what would be the best type of varnish? Took so long last time with ... more


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How can I fix the big crack in the side of the door frame?

I'm only 15 so I dont know much about the spec. All I can say is its a large crack stretching about a metre up the side of my door frame. The crack has knocked out the part where the door gets conecte ... more


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double glazing?

How can I adjust my double glazed window which has dropped slightly leaving a gap at the top closing edge even when closed


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how to make a upvc door close tighter onto weatherproof stripping?

can i tighten up my upvc door onto the weatherproof stripping more via the door frames locking brackets as the bottom of the door on my caravan does not touch the weatherproof stripping properly when ... more


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how do u replace a toilet u bend?

How do u replace the toilet u bend, my tiler removed the toilet to tile the wall behind, and when fitting back has said that the seal is broken...needs replaced?


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