What can you do with a pool?
When house hunting you often find properties where the pool needs repair. What if you decide you no longer want it as a pool what can you do? Some people say just fill it up with sand again. What do...
View ArticleDIY damp proofing, any advise?
Our south west facing wall very damp outside and recently the paint on the inside started bubbling and peeling. Should i get a professional or can we do it ourselves?at 09:23:39 PM - 13 July 2010
View ArticleChaise Longue
Do any of you know of a place that can cover a Chaise Longue at an affordable price in JHB?at 09:00:43 AM - 19 July 2010
View ArticleDoes anone know of a locksmith in the Honeydew, Roodepoort area that can open...
I have misplaced my safe keys and will soon need my passport that is in my safe.at 11:57:36 AM - 28 July 2010
View ArticleGeyser problems : How much would the supply and installation of a safety...
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View ArticleWe need to water proof our roof before the summer rains! Any recommendations?
How easy is it to do it yourself and what is the best material to use?at 06:45:27 PM - 10 August 2010
View ArticleWhere can I get Powa Force spares. Spesific for Wap Machine.
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View ArticleWho does on-site repairs of LG washing machines in Pretoria?
My top-loader machine no longer rinses or spins...at 08:58:08 PM - 30 August 2010
View ArticleHow do you get a really ugly stain out of a carpet...
I have a beige coloured carpet with a really old ugly mark that gets bigger when you try and clean it? Help please!!!at 06:55:39 PM - 09 September 2010
View ArticleWho do I complain to about the inaction of the Trustees of my Body Corporate?
I have requested action on 2 matters from my body corporate and managing agents over the past year and i am totally ignored, no one has ever responded to any of my calls or emails, and nothing has been...
View ArticleHow do you decrease the temperature setting on a Kwikot geyser – which...
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View ArticleWhat is the right product to use?
The drains in my new flat are really starting to smell bad so I want to buy something that I can throw down them in order to dissolve and unblock anything that is possibly clogging them up. Any product...
View ArticleDo you get a creepy crawly for a set up pool?
Im sick of cleaning the bottom myself every day.at 07:09:10 PM - 13 October 2010
View Articlesalt water chlorinators
are salt-water chlorinators just gimicks or do they actually help you save on chemicals and the likes of pool maintainence. Which brand do you think is betterat 06:53:25 PM - 19 October 2010
View ArticleWhy does water come gushing out my swimming pool weir when the motor switches...
I have already tried changing the sand in the sand filter, i have also checked that the breather pipe in the sand filter is not blocked.at 10:24:49 AM - 29 October 2010
View ArticleCompany doing carpeting in the Pretoria area?
Looking for quotes on carpeting. Besides Hyperama, any other places I could try. Not looking for anything fancy or expensive as it's for a tenantat 07:18:27 AM - 03 November 2010
View ArticleI need a new geyser. Who is the supplier I can get one from cheaper?
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View ArticleWhat kind of of anti-rust metal paint do I need to paint the anti-theft...
The installer told me that it was rust-proof but I noticed this weekend that it was showing signs of corrosion.at 08:59:32 AM - 29 November 2010
View ArticleWant to have my upholstery re dyed?
I am looking for a place in the Western Cape (preferably in the Heldberg area) - Does anyone know of a good reputable company which can do this?at 10:16:22 AM - 03 December 2010
View ArticleWhat is the cost of an electrical compliance certificate assesment in Gauteng
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View ArticleWhat do you estimate the cost would be to paint and refill a swimming pool...
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View ArticleHow long after you got rid of an unused item do you need it againi?
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View ArticleWhat cause the machine to start giving 3 thread from to the bobbin and the...
I am using the empisal dress maker 270D. After a minute of sewing it stops because they are 3 thread coming from the bobbin. It stops and start making a noise. I have tried removing the needle and...
View ArticleWhich brand of paint would you recommend for exterior walls?
Hairline cracks is currently a problem so deciding between Plascon Micatex and Dulux Weatherguardat 11:04:21 AM - 15 February 2011
View ArticleCan you recommend a good painter in the Centurion area?
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View ArticleWhen buying a toilet seat?Do you select the most comfortable one or the...
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View ArticleReplaced v belt on Speed Queen washer- when it gets to the spin mode the...
Speed Queen 7.2 KG heavy duty top loaderat 02:52:13 PM - 09 May 2011
View ArticleWho is responsible to pay for the replacement of rotten wooden window frames...
Is it the owner, the company or shared equally by both?at 11:09:34 PM - 16 June 2011
View ArticleGrease removal.
I bought a flat which has a garage. The floor has a lot of old grease/oil on it. Do you know what I could use to clean this off withat 09:17:31 PM - 28 June 2011
View ArticleKitchen sink plug size.
I bought a flat in Durban and find that the kitchen sink is imported and the plug aperture inside measurement is 45mm. 40 mm is the standard size for S.A. Does anybody know where I can buy a non...
View ArticleJohnny Storm.
Is/was Durban`s best and most honest and reliable washing machine repairer. I have recentky tried to get in touch with him to attend to a washer problem to find that his landline and cellphone numbers...
View ArticleAre CFL globes worth it?
I have just replaced an Osram Deluxe Energysaver Compact Fluorescent globe that I installed on 13 October 2010. It is on a daylight sensor and, in a year, would burn for about 4380 hours. It is...
View ArticleCan you recommend a Locksmith in Centurion area near Reds Mall?
I need two locks changed. Its the kind where the lock sits inside the contraption, so they take out old lock and replace with new one ... I know the lock is cheaper than the call out/ labour... at...
View ArticleWhat are you unhappy about this morning?
A teenage vandal threw a brick through the lounge window. Spent and hour brushing splinters of glass out of the carpet :(at 11:26:05 AM - 06 August 2011
View ArticleMy geyser water stays cold . What is wrong?
the thermostat and spiral has been replaced and it uses 30 unit of electricity in 6 hours but i still don't have warm water.at 02:21:59 PM - 13 August 2011
View ArticleDo you do your own home maintenance?
What should you be doing regularly to keep your home in good shape?at 11:11:33 AM - 12 September 2011
View ArticleHow can I permanently get rid of someone without making me the suspect?
at 08:15:11 AM - 22 September 2011
View ArticleDid you know that the Fire Department charges for their services?
My cousin's lapa caught fire (from an adjacent veld fire) and burned down. The Fire Department arrived and did their best. 10 days later she got a bill for R1800.00 from them, for 'Services Rendered'....
View ArticleWhat is the best way to go about painting a precast wall
I guess one would need to clean it first (it has black algae on it) and then seal it before painting it? Want to ensure it's done right to avoid peeling at a later stage. at 02:31:45 PM - 05 October 2011
View ArticleBathroom tap does not turn off completely
Even when turning the tap all the way off, there is still water flowing. How would I repair this?at 02:34:39 PM - 05 October 2011
View ArticleIs wee..ing, like in p..ing in the garden, accepted by our Woman?
Because you girls don't, does it mean we guys can't?at 12:43:08 AM - 26 October 2011
View ArticleTried to unscrew the oven lightbulb. The glass snapped free from the metal...
Took a long nose screwdriver but the metal threaded base is so soft it bends under the slightest movement. There is a white plastic ring around the area so fingertips cannot fit in to grip the edge to...
View ArticleWhat is your secret recipy for keeping your pool "inviting?
Mine use to be 2 cups of hth a week, but it aint cutting no more.at 11:51:06 AM - 04 November 2011
View ArticleHow to get car paint off wall/ carport paint?
In the event that you drive into a wall or carport?at 10:51:00 AM - 05 November 2011
View ArticleWhat is the best make of screwdrivers for general purpose use?
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View ArticleHow long(average) does it take for a Jacuzzi to heat up and does it take alot...
First time I have one(Renting a new house), I switched it on for an hour and couldnt feel a difference.Scared of the electricity bill I switched it ofat 08:01:51 AM - 14 November 2011
View ArticleTree fell and damaged wall between 2 houses, from neighbours yard. Who is...
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View ArticleMy pool loses power when put on filter mode?
When I ran my pool on circulation it runs fine but if I put it on filter it loses power and the baracuda stops running. I have changed the sand already checked for leaks everything I just dont...
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