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Washable Fabrics Immerse immediately in cold water, allow to soak for a while. Wash as usual .Any remaining mark can be treated with a stain remover. Non Washable Fabrics Dry-clean. Carpets and Furnishings With a clean cloth or kitchen towels dipped in cold water, repeatedly apply to stain. Blot off each time with a dry […]

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Sliding Lock

Sliding Lock This type of lock is designed for sliding metal framed windows, such as patio doors. It has to be carefully fitted to the window channel to allow for a perfect fit when locking. The lock operates by depressing the button, and can only be released using a key. This is a useful security

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Repositioning a slate

Repositioning a slate The course of slates above the removed slate does not allow access to the batten needed to nail the slate back into position. There are two methods available to allow the re-fixing of the slate: Using a “tingle” A bent metal strip of lead, zinc or aluminium is known as a “tingle”

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Replacing a washer in a tap

Preparation First the water supply to the tap has to be cut. This can be done either by a stopcock near the tap or if all else fails switching off the water supply to the house (see Cutting off the water supply). Once the water supply has been cut, turn the tap on as far

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Repositioning a tile

A plain tile Use wooden wedges to lift the two tiles immediately above the tile to be repositioned. Use a trowel to lay the tile on and slip under the wedged tiles, checking that the nibs hook over the batten. If you are successful, there is no need to nail it into position, take out

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Stopping creaking floorboards

Solution Screw down warped boards and check for noise by listening while walking round the room. Boards creak because wood is rubbing on wood somewhere in the room. The boards are laid across the joists and the nails should be secured where they cross. If a board is in a poor condition, replace the board

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