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The naming of the screw

REMOVING an old screw should be a simple job but you'd be surprised how many readers contact me to ask for help. Read

Pave the way to a perfect patio

Get More Out Of Your Garden This Summer..but Make Sure You Prepare Or You'll Get That Sinking Feeling Read

Is there a way to fix a crack in a limestone fireplace?

Q There's a crack on my polished limestone fireplace, which is only a couple of months old. The fireplace seems to have settled at one end, which has caused it to crack in the middle. Is there any filler that can be used to fix this? Read

Your home is safe with me

There's A Summer Place - Yours - And It's A Target For Thieves Unless You Take Afew Simple Steps To Keep Them Out Read

We need ceiling spotlight holes like a hole in the head

Q We are moving to a new house and the plasterboard ceiling has spotlights which we don't like. What can we use to fill up the spaces? Read

Boss your own building team

Diy Donny That Extension Will Cost You Less If You Appoint Yourself Works Manager - And Can Stand The Noise And Pressure Read

Dud boiler means cold showers and hot family tempers

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Extra Space..it's The Final Frontier

Has The Banks'mortgage Misery Left You Unsure About A Move? Here's Donny's Guide To Extensions. Read

You Must Use The Right Tool For The Job..or You're Screwed

Q I am using crosshead Phillips screws in a timber partition but the heads keep getting chewed up, damaging the screw bit, and the screws can't be removed. Help. Read

Step By Step Guide Too.. Fitting Locks On Upvc Windows

All windows are vulnerable to being forced allowing an intruder easy access to your home. Read

Living The High Life Is Light Work

Make The Most Of An Underused Attic By Fitting A Roof Window.. And Give Yourself Extra Space Read

Step This Way To Bring Tired Terrazzo Stairs Back To Life

Q The communal stairs to my tenement flat have a terrazzo marble effect. They were put in years ago and look very dirty. What is the best way to clean them? Read

We Should All Get Totally Plastered

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Why Is My Tap Water Always Tepid In The Morning?

Q Since I had my new bathroom fitted in June, the tap water won't ever run beyond lukewarm in the mornings. The rest of the day it is fine. Why is this? Read