House & home
Window is hard to close or drafty
The handle is stiff, the sash rubs or there’s a draft even though the window is closed. For tilt-and-turn win…
Smoke alarm is beeping
The smoke alarm beeps regularly or goes off without a fire. Here’s how to find out whether the battery, dust…
Roller shutter stuck or strap broken
The roller shutter hangs crooked, jams or the strap is broken. For strap-operated and electric roller shutter…
Moldy silicone joint – clean or renew
Black spots in the joint around the shower, bathtub or washbasin. Clean it if it’s on the surface; otherwise…
Interior door drags or won’t close
The door drags on the floor, sticks or the latch doesn’t catch. Usually a screwdriver and a few hinge washers…