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damp patch upstairs .how could this be!!
i moved my cupboard last night and discovered a damp patch in the corner. the is a bit of mould on the wall and when i touched the wall my hand came away damp. i went back to the damp patch tonight and it was dry. the patch is upstairs +- 1meter off the floor. there is no leaking gutters near the patch and there is no…
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house number on wheelie bin
I want to put my house number on my two wheelie bins but preferably for little or no cost. I've got some white gloss paint in the shed and was wondering if this would stick to the plastic surface and be reasonably rain-proof? Or is there a better alternative? If not, where can I get some cheap adhesive numbers to stick on…
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Costco - Mattress Topper - Any Good????
I notice Costco have 20% off their thermofit mattress toppers at the end of March. We have been thinking about a latex mattress for some time but the prices put us off. Has anyone bought one of these - If so what is your overall impression of it. Many Thanks :beer:
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has anyone got a shower radio??
If so how good are they, I want one but not one thats going to break cheers
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Gas fire removal
We're moving house and have found a house we'd like to buy. However, it has a nasty gas fire of the 1960s type on the wall. Does anyone know how expensive this might be to remove? We have no idea of the state of the chimney or anything else. We may like to replace it with another modern gas fire but this is not definite.…
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Pruning a pear tree?
We have recently moved into a new house and have inherited a pear tree! Can anyone tell me if I need to prune it or do anything with it? I don't know what type of pears to expect as we haven't been here long enough to see any yet! Cheers.
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turps??
Not so much a diy problem as a cleaning one, yesterday whilst painting my kitchen got a nice big blob of paint on my top, used turps and got it out. I have now washed it 3 times and it still stinks of turps, does anyone know how to get rid of the smell!!! :D
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electric water heaters - 'instantaneous', 'cistern' or 'combi' for home use?
Has anyone any knowledge of how any or all of these electric water heaters perform in a domestic situation? - how does each one work and and which one is best? [I would guess the more expensive ones would be best]. Is installation relatively easy and affordable ? [it would be done by a qualified electrician] Thanks........
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electric marble room heaters - any good?
I'm currently looking into the possibility of putting in electric marble or epoxy mortar radiators into a property I'm buying. They seem a good idea, smart, efficient, clean to run etc but as I can't download the file re: how they are fitted I am wondering if it is a big and/or expensive job? Has anyone any experience of…
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Free standing Cooker
Hi I'm looking for a free standing gas cooker for our new kitchen - a 60 x 60 cm would suit best. Apart from the 'usual' high street electricals is there anywhere else people have used or looked for a better price? Or anywhere else on the high street? Thanks for any help! Alan
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Tiling inside shower
This may seem like a stupid question but im just making sure. We are tiling our bathroom.. walls, floor and inside shower. We have a nice mosaic ceramic tile but its not the glossy shiney faced ones, can i still use them in my shower? Will they not absorb the water? Or am i just being silly? Is there a sealant that you put…
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Gas Vs Electric Fires - energy efficiancy?
Years ago my mum always said that electric fires cost far more than gas to run. I've done a search on here but can't find a thread that might have any comparisons. I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction or give me some advice. Thanks, Jill
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Fitting a cooker extractor hood beneath chimney
I want to fit an extractor hood above my cooker but it's situated in an alcove below a chimney access which has previously housed an aga/rayburn type stove judging by the circular hole (now filled) cut into the roof of the chimney breast, which doesn't leave me much room to play with :rolleyes: The alcove itself is 1.3m…
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looking 4 air conditioner
hi I`m looking for an air conditioner unit for my bedroom, have seen ones but they are too big. any ideas where I could by a small one.
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B&Q Home Delivery Service Problems (Kitchen)
I ordered a B&Q kitchen just after christmas when the sale started and they had a 15% discount. At the time the delivery was booked for the 26th Jan. On the 24th Jan I received a call to inform me that everything was on track for the delivery on the 26th and everything on my order was in stock. The order came on the 26th…
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wickes conservatory installer
can anyone recomend an installer for a wickes conservatory, I live in north east fife.
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Got to decorate hall & stairs, includes 18 doors!! advice please
Well the decorater who was going to do our hall and staircase has hurt his back. The other quotes I've had for the work are at least £400 more and so we've decided to do it ourselves. :beer: I'm looking for tips which are either time saving or will give a really good finish. I have decided to wallpaper (decorater was…
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Downlights - What size to go for 20w 120v or 50w 240v
I would be really grateful if someone with electrical expertise could advise whether it is best to go for 20w 12v downlights with a transformer or 50w 240v downlights. I have bought several packs of 20w 5 piece mini downlighters but then noticed that the halogen light fitting which I am also due to replace because it is…
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Home Building Show free tickets
Lots of FREE tickets If you want a free ticket visit this website (virtually everyone there seems to have a free ticket - so you'd be pretty cross if you'd paid for one!!) (click on advert at the bottom of the page) http://www.potton.co.uk/sb/potton/welcome.htm NEC, Birmingham 2 Mar - 5 Mar 2006 Glasgow SECC 6 May - 7 May…
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Have a look....
Hi. I know i asked for some help recently but now i'm desperate. Right, I rent a flat and need to do something about the coldness and other minor things. I've attached some photos and if you can offer any advice, I'd greatly appreciate it. Firstly, the front door...…
