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Hi there, I hope this is the right place to post this. We have a Neff s51m53x1gb built-in dishwasher, and we're in the process of getting a new kitchen so installing it in to new units. There was a seal or skirt that ran along the edge of the dishwasher before that has now been broken or torn...

This is not exactly a DIY as I won't be doing this myself. I wanted to ask for the collective wisdom of what type of contractors this will entail (who will I need). I want to increase the door height in my flat. Above the existing doors is hollow (plaster) and can be knocked down. I will need a...

Hi folks, I have a bit of a challenge, I’d appreciate help with, please. The hardwood threshold was rotten right Through on our lower ground floor (Victorian) front door. I’ve pulled it out, removed a few bricks, and am trying to place a new one in its place. The trouble is the ground level...

Hi all! Long term lurker, first time poster here - been using DIYnot forums for many years and always managed to find an answer, alas this one has me stumped so time to create an account and get posting! We have some bifold doors in our kitchen that occassionaly leak in a very specific place...

hi everyone. my garage door is stuck. i can force it open but it's difficult and probably not doing it any good. I think one of my springs has gone, but i don't know what they should look like. here are some pics of the left and right springs. can someone help confirm if one, or both, are...

I have an existing door between my living room and conservatory that has dropped and needs adjustment, the bolt part of the locking mechanism no longer fits in the receiving part. Photos The hinges are solid (not flag hinges) and the fixing holes in the hinge and frame are not slotted...

Hi all, I'm planning to refinish my front door with sikkens 7. Before I start I want to fill some gaps in it to prevent drafts and water ingress. There is sone kind of silicone already in place, which blends in really well, any idea what it might be? Check the pictures out for a better...

I am building a sound studio on the top floor of an office building and because it will be a "room within a room" design (for soundproofing), the inner dimensions will shrink a fair bit. So, Is there a minimum height regulation for the doors? I have space for a 1940mm high door. Is that OK?

Hello, We need to replace our current internal french doors, however the width of the door frame is 1390mm and the standard door sizes seem to be either 1372mm or 1524mm, both too big or too small. Does anyone have any ideas of the options outside of getting bespoke doors made? Could we cut...

i`m in the middle of full renovation and because i`m going to convert my loft build regulation want all the door to be fire rated. As Next week the plaster will come down I have to buy and install the door frame to make sure the plaster will align with it. As I never purchases a door lining...

Hi, Just wondering if anybody could give me any advice. I'm looking to buy a 3 seater sofa, the problem I've got is, im not sure if it's going to fit through my front door. My front door dimensions are: Height - 73" (186cm) Width - 29" (74cm) The sofa's dimensions are: Height 37" (94cm)...

I need to fit a door lining where a wall is to be dry lined (presuming that spread would want the door lining fitted before dry lining the wall). 10mm deep cable capping to accommodate, plus 12.5mm board and 3mm skim? I was thinking of setting the door lining maybe 30mm proud, giving approx...

Hi there I have just replaced all the interior door knobs in my house. The old owners had installed deadlocks on all the doors and now I have large holes in the door that need to be filled. I have attached an image so its easier to understand what I need to fill. What's the best way to fill...

One of the hook points on my uPVC door appears to have jammed after it was opened (a visitor managed to do it somehow) and whilst the rest of the lock mechanism seems to be working ok, it's stopping me from closing the door over. Does this sound like a full lock replacement job?

Hi I've got an door canopy over the front door which stands on wooden posts. Not sure what type of wood as it was put in by previous owner. The wood on the posts is looking very weathered now, see attached photo. Was wondering if anyone could advise what needs doing? Is it that it needs some...

Hi, I got my internal porch door which I 'm unable to find the key anymore. The door is already unlocked but the cylinder won't come out as usually the pin inside keeps it stuck. On youtube, a guy snaps it on both sides but to be honest I'm worried to apply a lot of force as I will be damaging...

I know could sound a very stupid question but I have removed my old door and would like to order new ones. I have the structure opening dimension at the moment and don't trust the old door as it ms like they were customized in size. For instance, what would be the difference between structure...

Hi chaps I just got some dark grey undercoat from bnq and have done my backdoor both sides its a nice color but I didnt know they gave me just undercoat lol, so I now need a good dark grey satin paint to finish, (the same color they are doing on new builds windows). The undercoat I have used is...

Hi - i was wondering if anyone on here knows where i can get a replacement for the attached. I don't know what its named under so am stumped with getting a replacement. Any help would be grateful.

Hi, So I just got a new lock installed, and for some reason when the thumb turn is turned all the way to the unlock position, the deadbolt goes in and then comes out again by about half a centimetre causing the door to lock again. It's then almost impossible to move save for a bit of wiggling...