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Screwfix.com - Any others that should be considered?
Hi All, I'm in the process of renovating a house that I bought recently and have been looking at the best places for sourcing deals on various DIY items. So far I've found https://www.screwfix.com to be very competitive for many items (but not all it must be said).:beer: Are there any other places that you can recommend…
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Garden Sheds
I am looking to buy a garden shed, about 6ft x 8ft. I don't mind if it is wood or metal. Any recommendations?
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Small victory over ntl!!!
Not sure if this is the right board, feel free to move it Just wanted to share my small victory over ntl, we've been with them for nearly 2 years, hadn't really thought about what we were paying. OH loves sky sports (it's pretty much the only thing he watches) so we couldn't move to freeview and Sky weren't really cheaper.…
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Stopping up hot fill tap for washing machine
I've just bought a new washing machine which is cold fill only, unlike my last one. So I've turned off the hot fill tap under the sink but it's very slightly leaking. Can anyone suggest a way of stopping it up? (don't want to call out a plumber). It ends in a screw, but the 'ends' they sell in my local DIY store (Focus)…
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Boiler leak - can anyone help?
I've a Worcester boiler which seems to have sprung a leak last night. There's a brown coloured fluid dripping from the bottom of the bolier when in use. Being a bit handy, I've opened it up and I'm fairly sure that the leak is coming from the part shown below (circled in red on the middle RHS of the photo). Could anyone…
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I wan't a brick wall
I am planning to have a brick wall built some time this year and at a later date I want to add railings to add the finishing touches, I don't have a clue as to how I can I find a good bricklayer. I want a decent job doing but don’t know how to find a decent brick layer, any ideas? I have the concrete fence posts in at the…
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Help with washing machine please
My machine is now about 4 years old (whirlpool) and for the past 6 months hasnt been washing too good to the extent that stains are not coming out but the stains were not the bad ones like beetroot etc just normal stains but the machine is just not taking them out, even the baby clothes some milk stains remain and im…
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Condensing Combi Boiler
We are just about to replace our old boiler and need to get a Condensing Combi Boiler. Can anyone recommend a reliable, cheap option. :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Peel-Away or Kling-Strip - which is better
Has anyone used either of these poultice type paint removers? I understand that this is the best way to get paint off bannisters and architraves etc but which brand is best? Kling-Strip has been made for longer I think..... There are two types of Peel-Away; numbered 1 and 7. If you know these, which should be used for the…
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Floating shelves
I saw this article in the paper at the weekend http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,,1772665,00.html and have had a look at the brackets it refers to http://www.sdslondon.co.uk/products.php?parent_id=244 The article refers to the T-shaped brackets, but the other ones look like they might allow for a bit of adjustment,…
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Shower drips/trickles constantly
I have an electric shower which was there when I moved in two years ago. Lately it has started dripping. The dripping (which was very slow before) has progressed to a steady trickle. Is there anything I can do bar calling a plumber as money is tight at the moment? It is wasting rather a lot of water which is obviously not…
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Bees in loft
Hope this is the right board for this. Have just noticed that i have little honey bees going in and out of a hole in the wall . This is on the upstairs wall and leads into an attic space that is not accessible (no hatch). I have managed to lean out of a window and stretch over and have covered the hole with some old…
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eurolocks
A few weeks ago I read in the mail that the eurolock used in upvc doors has a design fault that means anyone with a little know how can open them in a few seconds with no special tools.The quote was from a locksmith who said he had complaining about security issues with these locks for a few years,but nothing had been…
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My walls leak ???
Can anyone help?? When it rains the internal wall in my house gets very damp/wet. I've checked the upstairs bathroom and cannot see any leaks from inside the house. I’ve repaired the guttering (which was fractured) and the problem still persists!! I was wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar problem and whether…
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help! dried in superglue on worktops
My drawer front fell apart in my 'hygena gold' kitchen and its only 2 years old. Very badly designed as there arent any dowells, the edges are simply glued together. I got myself into a right fangle trying to superglue the front back on and have made a mess with the superglue. There is residue and excess on my gloss…
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Completion cert for our extension..council want money!
Hi all Received a letter from our local council requesting £260 for an 'inspection fee'. We had finished building our single storey extension about 2 years ago,all done legitimately,plans agreed and paid for, inspectors visiting at each stage of the building work etc.. Just not sure why we're being asked for this extra…
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Any Suggestions On A Good Place To Buy A Shower?
Anyone got any suggestions on a good place to look for electric showers? I can only think of the normal big stores (B&Q, Wickes etc). I've got no problems using an online retailer if anyone has any good experiences with one. Cheers
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Integrated Appliances
Anyone know any web addresses for buying integrated kitchen appliances, specifically oven, hob and extractor at reasonable prices? Thanks
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emulsion paint brand recommendations
I am about to redecorate a large bedroom and went into Homebase yesterday to look at colours and brands. There is huge difference in price betweeen the top of the range Farrow and Ball and Homebase's own brand. Is it worth buying the "better" more expensive brands please? Thanks.
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What is this tool called, and where can I get one ?
Hi everyone I am just finishing off redecorating my flat, and am about to finish off the edges with some decorators caulk, to give a very nice clean line. Last time we had the place decorated, they used a special plastic tool, which instantly gives a perfect line ? I can't for the life of me, find it anywhere, B&Q etc etc.…
