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Removing Price labels
Any ideas on how to remove stubborn pricing labels(especially the glue thats's left behind.) while preserving the box/picture underneath??? :confused:
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Glass Table Scratches
Hi Guys, Need your help please on this one. I've only had my glass dining table since 1st March and there are only 2 of us but we seem to have made a lot of scratches which I can't get out! All suggestions gladly welcome on how I can make them disappear. Cheers Debs
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Security Lights law??
A neighbour has put up a security light outside their house which shines into my front room and bedroom it's just above eye level and a real pain as it shines in your eyes, is there any laws re this?
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Lanmover
i recently bought a house, before i used to live in rented accomdation. I dont have clue regarding Lawnmovers. Can some one guide me in buying a new one! [ budget around £80 -100] thanks
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Home CCTV Legality
Can I just put up a camera on the front of my house looking towards the entrance to my drive or do I need permission. I'm thinking along the lines of data protection act rather than planning etc. The camera will also cover the side of my neighbours house and he is a bit of a problem neighbour. This is part of the reason…
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I've done something horrible to my washer!
I have a Hotpoint Ultima washer which is 14 months old. I've just been stupid enough to wash what I thought was a washable doormat in it. There's hundreds of bits of rubber now and my washer won't empty. I rang the service people as I couldn't find the filter. Apparently there isn't one! so an engineer has to come out and…
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Argos summerhouse... easy to erect?
I'm not too bad at easy DIY, I built my own 4 m x 2.4 m decking last year, but need some advice about erecting a summerhouse. I wondered how easy the Argos summerhouses are to put together. I'm guessing they'd have the step-by-step, flat pack instructions just like putting a wardrobe together. My problem is, I guess, is…
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gardne furniture on natural sandstone?
OH and I have spent all day laying our brand new indian sandstone patio. Still got a couple of days worth of work before it'll be finished but I've started dreaming about accessories already! So does anyone know if we need to be careful about what type of garden furniture we use on it? Would stained wood or painted metal…
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I Would Like To Make A Rabbit Run
Any Ideas where I can get some plans or tips to make a DIY Rabbit Run?
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flymo hover mower 330 compact
Bought this last august from B&Q still have receipt used it last weekend no problems. Cut front lawn today and worked ok when I went to cut the back lawn it seems to have lost its hover and become very noisy. Have cleaned all the bit etcs but still not much hover.lawn dry and firm. Any suggestions or should I try taking it…
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Garden Patio stones
I'm looking to lay a small circular patio in my garden and wondered whether anyone knew a good, cheap supplier of paving stones/slabs. Sorry if this is posted incorrectly.
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window cleaners (merged threads)
how much do people pay for their windows to be cleaned. i ve been quoted £6.50 for a 3 bed semi. it was £3.25 the last time i used a window cleaner. how much are you lot paying. i am in the derby, littleover area.;)
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Looking for a house cleaner
Hi, Anyone got any tips on finding a good house cleaner? I was using an agency but they were quite expensive and given that I would be at home when the cleaner visits I figure I could hire one direct.. Thanks!
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replacing old rad with towel version in bathroom
I did place this in the utilities forum by mistake - basically my mum has a large rad that's been in her bathroom over 20 years & she wants to change it for a more streamlined chrome towel radiator (not towel warmer) - I understand that we need to work out the btu output needed to warm the bathroom so we know what size to…
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Buying a sofa/suite
We are currently looking to buy new livingroom furniture. We have visited a few big name companies such as ScS, DFS etc and have been told that if we we pay cash (credit card included in this definition) then we could be entitle to a discount on the sale price. However, when asked what the price would be with a discount,…
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Cold Tumble Dryer
For the last year my TD (White knight( has been running cold and I've been pushing the reset buttion to get it hot again - then it really gets hot on top?? Anyway - now it has finally given up and have decided to go for it and take the back off - gulp!!! Just turned it around and there's loads of fliping screws!!! and a…
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SoundProofing Walls
Our living room is due to be redecorated shortly and I am going to have the the walls skimmed. However I want to take the opportunity to try and cut down on the noise that transmits to and from next door in our 1970's semi. I am not a DIY expert but I have seen in a DIY book that is possible to build a 'stud wall' filled…
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Home boiler service cover - best deal?
I have a combination gas boiler providing our hot water and heating via radiators. It is coming up for its annual service, cost £60. The company offer cover including this and breakdown cover parts and labour annually for about £170. With the boiler about 7 years old, this is tempting. Does anyone know any better deals or…
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Cheapest bed web sites please?
Hi moneysavers. I'm looking for a bargain memory foam bed. Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
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Easiest and fastest way to fix a squeaky floor
Floor in master bedroom is directly about living room and the floorboads squeak and creak really badly. Also quite bad in nursery. Baby due next week and for our sake, neighbours and new babies sleep I really want this fixed ASAP. What can I do?
