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What roller size ?
Hi Hope someone can help me with a quick question please. Got a lot of emulsioning to do - over existing paint and new skimmed plaster. Guess the best is a medium pile roller but what size is best - 9 inch or 12 inch ? Cheers Rob
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Is my mattress faulty?
I bought a king size Sleepeezee Ortho Supreme mattress approximately 9 months ago and have it on a slatted wooden frame. I have recently noticed that the mattress dips quite a bit in the centre as if it has worn unevenly. This is despite it being turned and flipped regularly as per the manufacturers advice. I have the bed…
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Quick advice needed: Removal of uPVC window to fit sofa in living room!!
Hello all @ MSE! I have my new sofas coming tomorrow and i'm having a small panic attack that the sofa's will not fit through the small door! If this is the case I will need to get them in through the window. I need to know if there is a quick, safe and easy way to remove (and replace) the glass from the frame. I have…
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Want to Buy Energy Saving Light Bulbs
But don't like the light of most. Seems very white and not as warm as 'regular' bulbs' Any recommendations?
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Do Argos have Showrooms?
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Cracked tile solution
I had double glazing fitted and 2 kitchen tiles have been broken, right at the edge. It's enough for it to annoy me but isn't even 1/2 of a tile. Unfortunately its a 2nd tile, so i can see the horrible yellow tiles the previous owner covered up. Thing is these tiles on top are actually quiet nice, i re grouted them when we…
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New Fridge Freezer
Well my Fridge Freezer has decided to pack in :( Can anyone recommend a decent new make and a good retailer (online) to purchase a new one from ?
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Zanussi WS1397 washer dryer up creek
Machine is 8 years old just and from description of problem we gave at local shop it could well be the timer progammer that's caput. I am wondering if repair is a good option seeing that the part could be well over £100. Also thinkking what to get as repacement another Zanussi or another make. Always been happy with Z in…
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tiling & mesh
I have taken all our old bathroom tiles off (2 layers) & taken it back to the plasterboard. We have had a new shower put in & the plumber had to make a hole in the plasterboard. I have glued some strong fine metal mesh behind the hole & was going to pollyfiller over it to bring it into line with the plasterboard. My hubby…
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House Conversion
I want to convert a 4 bed mid-terrace house, into 2 self contained flats. It already has 2 bathrooms & 2 kitchens. What would be the likely cost, pitfalls, etc...in such a project? :confused: I have Full Planning Permission Granted. Any advice would be gratefully received
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combi boiler sugestions
changing a back boiler into a combi boiler - house has one bathroom (upstairs) and i'm basically looking for the cheapest possible to run a decent shower...we're only planning being in the house max 5years so it just need to last till sale! what'd you recommend?
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Carpet Washer or Professional carpet clean - which is best??
Well, my Bissell has died - depsite paying £300 for it the result was pretty rubbish unless we spent hours and hours on it and I don't want to do that again. Question is, what is better, cheaper carpet washer or a professional clean? My carpet has seen 2 toilet training kids and now lots of food and don't really want to…
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varnish problem
I bought some shelves (the type that come unvarnished in bits) and some clear varnish. I've given them about 3 coats leaving several hours between coats : as advice on tin. They're tacky though, after several days I had to stack them together to get them out of the way (yes I should have put them up!) and they stuck…
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what does energy efficiency rating actually mean?
I understand that 'A' is best, but how do the people (and who *are* the people who run these tests) come to this conclusion? I was told by a sales rep in Comet that there was little difference between an A and a B oven. I'm saving for a new oven and hob as I think ours is running away with electricity, but now I'm…
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Blocked sink - fixed
My bathroom sink was blocked for 2 days and it was getting beyond a joke because after using several tubs of bicarb and gallons of vinegar, it still hadn't shifted. Also, we have had a new roof fitted which covers the drain from the sink, so it looked like we'd need a plumber AND a roofer. So I spent a fortune and all of…
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shading for conservatory
has any one got any suggestions for a fairly cheap way to make my very bright sunny south facing conservatory more shaded???? At the moment we have vertical blinds in there - but they are white and just add to the glare! any suggestions are appreciated
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DIY Kitchen Fitting Any Top Tips
Well our new flat pack kitchen (Homebase) will be delivered Friday and DH and I are taking next week off to fit it. I'm quite excited but also a bit worried. DH keeps saying it will like putting together IKEA furnitur but on a bigger scale and has bought himself an electrical screwdriver (toy?!) to help. Any of you got any…
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Leaving appliances on stand by?
This might be a silly question but what does this actually mean? Should I be turning appliances off from the main plug switch or just the appliance itself from the on/off switch?:confused:
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Changing Kitchen Appliances Around Need Electrical advice
First of all I am moving my fridge feezer which will be situated about 3 metres from the plug point what is the best thing to do with regard to connecting it to the mains? Also my compact tumble drier is going in a cupboard which is situated about 5 metres from the plug point, what is the best thing to do with regard…
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Plasterer or carpenter first?
I'm about to start redecorating my house and the first room needs new doors/skirting boards and completely re-plastering (including the ceiling). Which should be done first - plastering or carpentry?
