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Water pipes in walls
I'm wanting to chase out my bathroom walls to put in the cold water pipe that currently runs surface mounted. I understand that plaster and cement corrode copper pipe. The simplest way I can see is to chase the wall out, install the pipework (clipping it securly to oprevent rattles) and fix over a bit of plasterboard and…
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Installing a toilet from scratch
Hi, Basically i am looking at replacing my old cast soil pipe in my bathroom, currently the hole where it used to enter the room has been bricked back up. Am I right in thinking that to cut the hole back in the wall I would need a 110mm core drill? Also could anyone tell me what depth of bit I would need? i.e. as it is a…
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reusing old bricks when rebuilding?
I'm having a 3ft brick garden wall rebuilt, and one of the builders says to save money I can reuse most of the bricks by turning them round so the inside surface now faces out. He'll just replace the ones that are really worn. The wall isn't supporting anything, it's just to mark the boundary. The house is victorian, and…
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Old Gold?
Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong section was unsure where to put it. I have been clearing out our flat and found a few old gold chains, rings etc that are broken, chipped or no longer fit. Can you take these to jewellers and 'weigh them in' or am i imagining this? Thanks
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loft/attic advice on insulation
I live in a 1940s terrace house and want to put up some insulation on to the roof rafters*. What I was planing to do is to put some 50mm square timber running at 90 to the rafters and fitting slab insulation between the new timbers then covering the insulation with hard board. This will leave a good air gap on the roof…
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Painting Wallpaper problem - please help!
We are having trouble putting lining paper over the lovely pink gloss-painted woodchip which is on one wall only in our bedroom(Goodness knows what they were thinking of because the rest is lilac vinyl......but never mind). We have boarded up a door in the middle of this wall - which is not solid but a partition wall - so…
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TV query??
I'm currently comparing 2 HD ready TVs with integrated Freeview and could be done with some help from someone of a technical mind. Number 1 has: Screen size 20'' Contrast ratio 600:1 Pixel Resolution 1366 x 768 Brightness 450cd/m2 COST IS £319.99 Number 2 has: Screen size 19'' Contrast ratio 800:1 Pixel Resolution 1440 x…
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Analogue/Digital TV query??
I'm planning to fit a new TV with integrated FREEVIEW onto my wall and have a query. When analogue TV is switched off in 2008-10, will i need to install a new aerial in order to keep watching Freeview or will the same aerial that i have just now still work. i have a couple of freeview boxes in the house just now and we get…
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Help!!! Burning smell in House!!
Can anyone help us - we have a burnt toast or coffee smell coming from the middle of the house under the floorboards. It only started about 20 mins ago and it doesn't smell of gas at all. But really overpowering toast/coffee smell. Any ideas??:confused:
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Kitchen design advice, please, especially about freezers
Hi I've been thinking about this for ages - please can anyone help. Can you put a freezer into a cupboard that is an ordinary piece of furniture? Can it be an integrated type? I want an extra freezer in the sitting area of my long/narrow kitchen extension but I'd prefer furniture type storage cupboards. I'm sure it's not…
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Worth buying expensive paint?
I'm redecorating the whole house and I could save a fair amount by using a cheap paint (e.g. Wickes Colourways - £8.99 for 2.5L) compared to using a more expensive paint (e.g. Dulux up to aroung £17/£18). If it's genuinely better quality and gives better finish/durability/cleanability etc. I'd probably be prepared to spend…
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Block Paving
Hi All, I hope someone can help?, I am moving house in a few weeks and the driveway is looking a wee bit grubby (the block paving), is there a safe way to clean the grime off without ruining the paving?. I was thinking of jetting it but am a bit concerned about the sand being blasted away from the joints. Any info would be…
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I Need A Freezer
PLEASE POST THE BEST DEAL FOR EITHER AN NEW INTERNAL OR FREE STANDING SMALL FREEZER SIZE IS ABOUT 3 FEET BY 2 AND A HALF FEET THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS.:o
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Extension - Wootton, beds - Can anyone recommend a good builder?
Hi. I have just moved into Wootton in Bedfordshire and would like to get an extension built over my garage as the property came with planning permission and signed off building regs. I'm new to the area so I am looking for recommendations for a good builder. Does anyone know of any good builders in the area?
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8 panel bay window double glazing price
Anybody know roughly how much it would cost to get one of these large bay windows in a chalet style house doubleglazed? I live in greater London area.
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New home, Bills idea?? help needed
Hi all… Im just about to purchase my first place (2bed flat) and am wondering what sort of costs are involved with owning a place? I have an idea of some costs but would like to get as big/accurate picture as poss so can plan and budget. It is 2 bed flat and here is my monthly estimate and expenses taking that I live there…
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National Kitchens - anyone used them?
Hello, long time lurker first time poster here! Hubby and I want a new kitchen. I found National Kitchens website and they look very good. My only problem is that I can't find a great deal of information about them on the web, maybe because theyre quite new? Anyway we like their high gloss burgundy kitchen. Has anyone had…
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Gas cooker with shelf inside door
Hi everyone I'm doing an internet search to help my neighbours find a new gas cooker. One of their requirements (along with 600mm width, eye-level grill, side opening door etc) is that the door should have a shelf mounted on the inside, so that when you open the door you can place/remove items from the shelf without…
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Dodgy stairs
I think i posted this in the wrong forum earlier. My partner has recently put in an offer on a home. I had seen the photos on the brochure and it looked nice apparently a builder had bought it to "do up" and sell on. He took me to see it at the weekend and it certainly didnt look anything like the photos. Firstly there is…
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Problem with Ideal Icos m3080 condensing boiler
Just wondered if anyone has has a similar problem with there boiler. It was fitted about 4 1/2 years ago and has now developed a fault, well actually we have had the fault for over a year now and it seems to be getting worse. When the boiler is running it is heating the hot water to an exteremely high temperature. The…
