Sometimes plastered solid walls become “blown”, i.e. the basecoat becomes separated from the bricks behind. This can be detected by tapping the plaster: it will sound hollow where it is blown. It could stay like that for many years without trouble or … Read more
Given time, all washing machines leak. If the leak appears on the floor, creeping out from under the front of the machine, the likelihood is that it is the door seal that needs replacing. If the puddle seems to be emerging from … Read more
A sticking door can be a persistent annoyance in any home, but fear not. Our ultimate guide has arrived to provide you with the detailed, instructive, and comprehensive solutions to ease that stubborn entryway. We understand that a sticking door can arise … Read more
Remove a Scratch from Glass You have two options 1. Fill the scratch in with a resin having the same refractive index as the glass, so it doesn’t show. Typically you can get this type of resin from car spare shops as … Read more
Temporarily repair a broken window For temporary protection from the weather a sheet of polythene can be taped or pinned with battens over the outside of the window frame. A cracked window can be temporarily repaired with a special clear self-adhesive waterproof … Read more
