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Complaint to Argos.....what should I ask for?
Sorry if you have read this - I posted it on the wrong board at first - I think it probably should go here! Can someone please suggest to me what to ask Argos for in compensation? I bought a desk, filing drawers and set of shelves from Argos for my new 'home office'. I spent a long time looking in lots of shops, to get…
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Guide price for moving a stud wall?
Considering getting a stud wall moved by approximately 10inches. Hardly worth it I know, but it will make a huge difference to what can be fitted into the room. (Room is tiny) Typical wood stud/plasterboard contruction with door frame....roughly 7' across x 8' high. OH is working away next week and I'm seriously thinking…
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stair covering options?
2 flights to cover (am in 1st floor split level maisonette) and dont know what i want. Laminate tiles downstairs, throughout, and the same upstairs but what options are there for the actual stairs themselves? Obviously carpet but not too sure what the contrast will look like. Theres a couple of turns in the steps too which…
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Ducting Through Roof In Kitchen?
Hi Guys In My House I Am Planning To Fit The Extractor Hood In Kitchen,but I Cant Put The Ducting Outside Horizontally As The Slanted Roof Comes In A Way. I Got Only One Way To Put The Ducting Through Roof. Can Anyone Suggest Me Is It Good Idea To Duct Through Roof? Will It Affect My Current Roof And Will It Start The…
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Quality kitchen-cheap!
am looking to sell my house, have a tiny galley kitchen, was wondering if there are any online kitchen ppl worth contacting, i.e kitchens direct etc? to get the kitchen sorted out asap, thanks!
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extension ladder
Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if there are any sales on extension ladders. I want to buy one for my son in law for christmas. Thanks
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Almost a nasty accident with shower tonight
14 year old daughter just been in shower tonight less than a minute after she came out, we hear aloud bang from upstairs. First I thought, she had dropped something on the laminate floor in her bedroom. Wife rushed up stairs shouting "oh my God". I immediately ran upstairs to find the glass shower curtain had come off the…
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Stinky milk spillage
Help, My daughters milk cup leaked and emptied down the back of the sofa, now we have an extremely smelly living room and can't seem to shift the smell. We've scrubbed it & fabreezed it but nothing is shifting it. Please has anyone and miracle cures out there to help us ?
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Teak oil supplier
Given the amount of teak oil we use in our family on garden furniture I thought I would buy in bulk rather than the 500ml bottles at £3.95 from Screwfix. Best I have found is 5 litres for £14-99 but this has a £5.95 postage charge making it £20.94 delivered. (postage is waived on orders over £50). This is from…
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Polycell smoothover walls (merged threads)
Has anyone used this product? Looks almost toooo easy I have lightly textured ceiling and part of wall above picture rail , I cannot stand to look at it anymore! Before I get the plasterer in , thought this may be worth a try
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Hotpoint WD640 Washer-Dryer, Any good?
Am thinking of buying a Hotpoint washer-dryer, Model WD640 Aquarius+ Washer Dryer,from a local retailer for a very good price, he did me a discount for having our old washer on his maintenance contract, a friend has told me that washer dryers do not wash as well or efficiently as a normal washer, have heard they are not as…
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CH/Hot water pump runring continuously
Hi, Recently had new energy efficient boiler installed plus accessories plus some new pipework etc (eg ancient floor standing boiler under stair cupboard moved to wall in utility room). I've noticed that the pump seems to be running constantly even when the boiler is not alight. So for example, if the timer brings the HW…
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cleaning jacuzzi bath
We have a jacuzzi bath in our house (in the house when we bought it) and I need some advice as to how to clean it. My kids love lush bathbombs but only get to use them occasionally as they block up the jets in the bath. I have used a toothbrush to clean them and I have filled the bath with cold water and them turned on…
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where can i get a replacement seal for my shower door?
the seal around the bottom of my shower door has broken off, so water goes all over the floor when we shower. has anyone got any ideas on how to fix this. cheers
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Dust storm every time I use my vax 6131
Does anyone else have a bagless vax ?I've only had mine a few weeks,but When I switch it on in blows dust all over the place.I have cleaned out the filters once,but it is a messy job and I have never had to clean the filter so often on any of my previous cleaners.It cleans okay,in fact I am very pleased with it other than…
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getting rid of smoke stains/smells in room
turning hubbies computer/storage room into a nursery for new baby which arrives in a few weeks. hubbie has been smoking in room and obviosuly now the room smells and has smoke stained walls. I presume if I paint all the walls, clean carpet etc this will get rid of the smells and stains. Does anyone need to know if I need…
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how do i remove tippex???
my son has painted his telly with tippex. i have tried just to scratch it off, but i would rather use something that maybe will just wipe it off., as its quite a lot. cheers in anticipation
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Test thread
Test thread. Edit by Nile to gain experience.
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High Definition TVs - Conflicting Advice
Hi, I hope I have picked the right board for this. Last night me and the boyf went looking at TVs. We are pretty undecided about which one we want and to be honest were quite phased by the amount of models on offer. We will definately do our research before parting with the money as we are aware there are many great deals…
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kitchen worktops
I'm after a length of kitchen worktop to put into our utility room, but most companies I've gone to have a minimum order value of something like £400!! I've found that screwfix have some, but not in the kind of style we require, e.g. black granite effect. Can anyone recommend any places that would sell worktops without a…
