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toilet syphon
I recently posted a request for info on where i could buy an old twyfords (i think???) sink. The day after, the toilet bust...the flush wasn't working. I drained the toilet, and took the sistern off. When i looked inside, on the bottom there were several pieces which have come from the syphon-unit: one small washer, one…
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Anyone bought the Ikea Hemnes Day Bed?
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15558&catalogId=10103&storeId=7&productId=42819&langId=-20&parentCats=15558*15626 Has anyone bought this item? I am thinking of it as a sofa bed due to the height of the bed. Can anyone confirm to me how it is made to a double and if it is indeed…
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Showers and toilets
Hi guys, Seeing as everyone was so helpful before I am asking again. I need to buy showers and wanted some advice. One will be a family shower and has quite a large space to fit into. 1350mm squared and should be a really good (but not really expensive) shower. The second one is for a children's bathroom and is restricted…
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A security front door peephole?
Can anyone tell me where I'd get one of these and can you fit them yourself? Thanks.
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Boiler extended warranty
We've just bought our first house, and had a new Ariston boiler installed. The plumber (who was excellent) recommended we take the extended warranty, but I assume that's because he'll get some kind of commission? The standard warranty is 2 years, then an extra 2 years costs £150, or £195 for an extra 3 years. Never done…
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New washing machine - Which one??
Hi all, Our washing machine is on the blink and is rather old (inherrited it from my Mum when I moved out) so we are considering getting a new one rather than pay to have it repaired. Having never bought a washing before can anyone advise certain things I should be looking for, a good place to get one, reviews etc....…
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Wanted: affordable Part P certified electrician in Sussex
I am having the kitchen re-fitted - the new units will be in the same place as the old ones, more or less. The following electrical work needs doing: 1. Move electrical socket (for cooker hood) further up the wall to avoid fouling the new hood which is larger. The ring main enters the existing socket from above so this…
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Dremel-like multi tool
I want one but they're too expensive. I need a rotary tool specifically for sanding/cleaning (very) small areas of soft metal and hard plastic - modelling. Preferably with one of those flexible extension thingies. Cordless nice but not a requirement. Anyone know of a dremel-like cheaper equivalent or anyone with special…
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reliable kitchen/bathroom fitter in Leeds
My mother needs to refurbish her bathroom and kitchen in central Leeds. Can you recommend any reliable builders who will charge a fair price for a proper job? Thanks.
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Where to Buy Limestone Fireplace with Electric Inset Fire
Planning to replace our distinctly uninspiring fireplace before decorating the lounge. Obviously being a committed MSEr this needs to be done as cost effectively as possible. Especially given that it wasn't part of the original budget! Really like limestone fireplaces as simple a design as possible. Slight complication is…
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Refurb Costs - Bathroom and Kitchen
As I have never used a tradesman in all my life and have never had to refurbish a house before I just wanted to ask people what I should expect to pay for the following: a new en-suite shower room i.e new wall tiles, flooring, corner shower unit and new power shower system. (room approx 3 metres x 3 metres) A new whole…
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Laminated floors
Hi, could anybody from own experience tell me which of the following brands of a laminated floor is better to install:Quick Step 700 or Floormaster ToughLoc Hardwearing Laminate from B&Q.They both approximately cost between £9-10 per sq mtr. Many thanks.
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New Shower
Getting a new high tech shower installed tomorrow! Woo Hoo!!!
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fitting toilet
hi i have a new push button toilet but have no instructions or seals .haveing a problem fitting system to pan .the donut seal i have will not cover the nut that holds the flushing system.the system has holes for the bolts to connect it to the pan.as i havent fitted this type before is there a problem with them…
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Covering broken bathroom tiles
About 4 years ago I had a new bathroom suite professionally installed, and this included the tiling of the entire bathroom in lovely bumpy 10 x 8 tiles - three feet off the ground are bumpy blue, then there is one course of patterned, then the rest up to the ceiling are bumpy white. A couple of months ago I decided to try…
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venetian blinds????
Anyone know the cheapest place for venetian blinds?????
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Moving a water meter
Does anyone know if it'll be an expensive job to move a water meter about 6 feet on the same wall so that it will be in a cupboard that already houses the boiler and electricity meter? I know I'll need to get the water company to assess it but don't know if they actually carry out the work. I've not moved into the house as…
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Alternative to Wall Tiles?
My husband and I are re-furbishing our bathroom (a right headache, we have had to completely gut it as it is the downstairs extension of our Georgian house). What I was wondering is is it absolutely necessary to put floor tiles on the wall next to the bath. We are installing an original roll-top bath so the bath itself…
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built in NEFF oven not heating up
arrrgghhh. Cleaned the damn thing. All healthy & OS cleaning as well with vinegar & soda crystals. Anyway I switched it off at the wall to clean it. Also nothing was sprayed in there. I have gone to do some baking & the fan is going around but the oven is not heating up. The grill which is in the oven heats up as do the 4…
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Roof problems
Hi, I've been putting off getting a quote for work to my roof - I live in an old house which was converted from a chapel about 30 years ago. Seems like the roof felt, maybe some of the tiles and flashing need repair/replacing. We get some dampness in the loft although it's hard to tell how much is from condensation, how…
