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air conditioning units (merged threads)
are the portable ones any good? my maisonette is lke a sauna already, im mid terrace and a flat beneath me, ive tried open windows, fans everything and was wondering if the stand alone units are any good? :confused: and what do they cost to run/time to warm up (well cool down but you know what i mean) :D
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Laptop From Pc World And Flat Screen Tv Broke Just Over 12months Help!!!!
HI we bought a laptop and pc from pc world just over a year ago and now the laptop is broke and the flat screen from the pc has broke. what can we do plesae help the laptop was £699 packard bell and the pc was a advent and was £899 - this is just too much money for a product that lasts a yr can anyone advise me on what to…
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Shower Bath
Has anybody fitted one of those shower/bath/steamroom that are available these days? similar to: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4460895892&ru=http://search.ebay.co.uk:80/4460895892_W0QQfromZR40QQfviZ1 What are the advantages and disadvantages? They all seem to be imported and some are priced 30% less…
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Weeds and grass growing in plant pot
Anyone know how I can get rid of the weeds and grass that is growing in my plant pots? There are plants in them but weeds too. I tried pulling it out, but it just breaks off :confused:
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Condenser Tumble Dryers-Efficiency ratings
Most are rated at C and more expensive ones at B, is it worth paying the extra for a B rated? Prefer AEG, Electrolux, John Lewis and Zanussi brands.
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Fridge leaking water inside...
why would a fridge leak water inside . also we have found that on touching the fridge this was "live" with the electric screwdriver so have switched this off. i think the fridge is now out of warrantee but still relatively new. shoudl we dump the fridge or worth/can we have it repaired? thanks in advance for your tips.
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Painting over plaster
We've had a room plastered and skimmed and are now about to paint it. I know you can use PVA mixed with water as a primer coat but is there any ready mixed primer paint available to use instead? My OH is going to be doing the painting and would prefer something less messier than mixing PVA in a bucket and if the primer is…
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servicing a boiler ?
any idea on how much i should be paying (ballpark figure) to have our boiler serviced , thanks
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How long to receive certificate after Part P work
We had our kitchen re-done last September and we still haven't received a certificate for the electrical work. We have chased this up with MFI several times and they always give the excuse that there is a backlog (not with them or their fitters but with the people who issue the certificates). I don't know how all this…
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breadmaker electricity costs
hi, how much electric does a breadmaker use?? i have just recently bought one and i am using it every day. but do they use much?? cheers molly
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Foam backed carpet & uneven floorboards
I have a dilemma. We've been redecorating a bedroom that hasn't been lived in for a few years, and I'm at the point of addressing the floor. The old floorboards are uneven, but I've added nails to stop the creaking ones--but to answer the most obvious question, we can't afford to lay new floorboards. My dilemma is: do I…
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Lightening took my fridge out!
We lost power here about 20 mins ago due to lightening hitting something near here :eek: :T which took out the local lights for about a minute. Everything else seems to be working except the fridge. I've changed the plug fuse (tried two to check) but it's not coming on. Do I need to buy a fridge tomorrow?
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secuity lighting written permission from council
Hello Again, I hope this is ok to post here. I want to get installed some security lighting outside that runs from the main electic fuse board as I live in a council house I rang up my local office and was told I would need to get written permission from them before I could do anything. I am hopeless at writing letters…
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Bathroom suite fitters
Hi there My neighbour is having a new bathroom suite fitted BUT today she noticed a leak in her frontroom. She told one of the workmen about the problem, which they tried to brush off (don't they all!), and during their 'investigations' to find the pipe they have sawn through several of her polished wood flooring (they…
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Polycell Smooth Over
Right I know from searching the forums there are some real anti Smooth Over members out there BUT, has anyone got any tips on how to get the best result from using this on stippled artex walls? Also whats the best tool for the job, the Polycell smoother tool thingy seems ok but surely something better is available? I have…
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Utilita £40 Back
Does any one have an update on £40 that should have been returned to them when passed over to EDF Energy ? http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=122684&highlight=utilita :mad:
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House extensions
Hi this is probably something thats been mentioned before but I thought I'd ask just in case. We're in the middle of buying a new house, the house itself needs major renovations and the previous owners have had permission granted for a 2 bed extension over the garage. My question is this, in regards to finding the best…
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Cost of new locks?
We're moving soon and I've seen a thread elsewhere that put me in mind to change the locks when we move - I'd never thought of this :doh: The house has wooden doors with those yale-type locks where you have to turn the handle upwards to lock them - does anyone know how much it would cost to have a locksmith replace these?…
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Damp course - Freeholder or me?
I have to get damp proofing on the back wall of my house, as it's bubbling up and damaging the wood. Two things 1. Can anyone recommend anyone in the west london area? 2. DO you know whether the freeholder (who owns the flat upstairs) bears any responsibility for the work - should I only be paying half? Isn't it the case…
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Buying Marble tiles from a Quarry
Hi, I like the idea of marble tiles but they are exorbatant in price. Does anybody know how to go about buying from a quarry in europe ? thnax
