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Fridge/freezer making such a racket!!
I think my fridge/freezer is about to pack up, since this morning it is making such a racket. Pl can somebody recommend one for me frost free and slim? Guess, will have to buy in the shop as I want them to take the old one for me. Thanks
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need a round undermount sink in white
I'm looking for a sink similar to THIS ONE most others I've found are 400 diameter which is too big are there any sites I can look at as the one pictured above is £260 without the waste etc
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Glass patio rooms
Has anybody any experience of patio rooms made of glass? I don't mean Victorian/Edwardian conservatories or lean-to's, but more modern "extensions". Any recommendations?
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Robinson Willey Flue Kits
I need a Robinson Willey Flue Kit for a Quartz wall heater. Does anyone know where I might purchase one? It's the FX2 8-14" flue kit that I'll need.
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cork floor tiles
Does anyone know how you can remove cork floor tiles - they look like they were stuck down about 30 years ago, there are two layers and they are really firmly stuck (and the glue is really sticky). We have just bought a house that needs loads of work and although we've made some progress with the woodchip the cork tiles…
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tiling a bath panel ????
Hi everyone, new person here, so be gentle !! Looking for a bit of advise - would you tile the bath panel the same colour of tiles as the wall or floor ??? Many thanks :o
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french doors,
hi, quick question, can you convert any normal door into a french door. have "richmaond bluebell" doors throughout downstairs and want to put new french doors in as the other ones give up the ghost, but would love to have matching ones to "complete the look", any ideas where i can get them cheap? they were £40 when bought…
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drainage in garden
Hi I am looking for some advice had a couple of landscapers out to quote for some work to garden and one of them said they would need to dig drains into garden we have since decided that we can't afford the work and I was wondering if anyone could advise what this involves help greatly appreciated
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Solid Oak flooring in B&Q
HI I have been in B&Q today and seen some solid oak flooring, 18mm thick and I think 150mm wide, definately wider than most. It is really nice but I don't know if it is a good price. It has 20% off at the moment and is £27.** a square metre, my mum or dad could also get me an extra 10% on Wednesday (pensioners day). What…
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Loft insulation..any cheap deals
Having delayed redoing the loft insulation for a couple of years now, i think it's about time i did it. just not sure what to buy and where to get it from..!! i've seen on b&q they have the space blanket type buy one get one free, not sure if this is cheap or not and what thickness i should be looking for. any advice much…
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Building emergency in NI - HELP!
Hopefully someone can help me out here. My friend has recently moved into a huge old house in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and the roof/rendering/guttering has started leaking badly during recent downpours. Two ceilings are threatening to collapse and almost every room is suffering with terrible damp. During the rain this…
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Steel or Acrylic bath
can someone please advise me on which type of bath is best, steel or acrylic? we have always had a problem with the seals around the top of our baths and the tiles coming away when the bath is filled, will a steel bath be stronger and not move? please advise
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r50 downlighter
I have downlighters in my kitchen and i need to remove one as the threaded part that you screw the bulb into came out with a bulb I tried to replace. any help/diagrams/advice. The fitting as a Knightsbridge ct-4150 that takes R50 bulbs. currently fitting those low energy R50 froam A*** Thanks
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want a parisian look for bedroom, where to shop as prices are HUGE!
Hi I would really like to make my room a parisian boudoir I have the ideas in my head and the magazines with the photos. when I look on the net the companies prices are huge ,I only want the look not the huge price. I have tried to track down some salvage yards but the amount that come up is silly I need a headboard…
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double mattress
Hi Can anyone HELP please, my daughter (a single mum) with debts to pay and not enough money to live on need a double mattress. We can help her or even just buy her a good quality one but are going through a process of trying to get her to face up to managing her finances in a responsible way i.e not spending the house…
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How do you remove pine sap from a car?
Does anyone know if there is a chemical that can safely break down pine sap so it can be removed from a cars paintwork without damaging the car? Thanks in advance.
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Just a quick pricing question...
hi there, was just wondering if anyone new roughly how much it would cost to buy some new lino for my kitchen, including any clue or whatever, i have someone who could fit it for me. i estimate i would need around 6 foot by 10 foot (just a guess since im not at home right now). its a rented flat so im not going to bother…
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Gas barbecues
Can anyone recommend a decent gas barbecue? What sort of thing should I be looking for? It's for a gift, looking to spend up to about £250 on it. I know absolutely nothing about barbecues so all advice welcome!
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Help! boiler has stopped working
Hi Just came home to find that i'm not getting any hot water. Then checked gas boiler (Baxi non combi) it was apparently on, the flame was on, even resetting it didn't help. Circulation pump is also working fine but i know something is wrong also by lack of "rumbling noise"...also tried switching on central heating, again…
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My joiner is taking the mickey - any advice appreciated
I am having new hardwood windows and a new hardwood front door and frame fitted. I have paid £3000 for the materials and they have all arrived apart from the glass. My joiner is driving me insane, he took 4 months to deliver the windows. In 3 weeks he has half fitted 3 windows, ie he has foamed them in and put the glass…
