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Cordless iron
I have to replace my iron and cannot find what I want. I want it to have a ceramic/enamel/duraglide base (rather than steel or teflon) and I would ideally like it to be cordless. This is the part I am having difficulty with. Have cordless irons gone out of fashion? They probably don't work as well as corded ones, but I'd…
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Should I leave my boiler on continuously?
Sorry if this is a silly question. My husband insists that we will save energy if we have our boiler come on only twice a day, once in the morning (for showers), and again in the early evening (for washing up dishes). It is on for an hour each time. My opinion is that we use up more energy this way because it requires more…
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Cost to remove Garden shed
I have been quoted £200 for knocking down garden shed, removing it with all junk in it. The shed is approx 12' 5". Is this reasonable cost?
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Help.....Spots of paint on carpet!
Hello! Does anyone have any tips on how to get spots of paint off carpets? (Other than the make sure you use a dustsheet first.....did that and still have som mistakes!) Thanks in advance.... CGx
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Double Glazing
Hello all, Want to get some double glazing installed but thought I'd ask a couple of questions before I go to get quotes: 1. For anyone who has had new windows installed - how much mess will there be? Will I need to redecorate all rooms? I also have pebble dash and don't really want to get it all redone as it's extra…
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Washing Machine Warranty
I have just purchased a new washing machine from John Lewis. My machine has just died on me after seven years. They asked if I wanted to extend the warranty (it comes with a three year free one) and I said no because I never used the warranty on the other one. Is there a company that I can myself purchase a warranty from…
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Ikea Family Card
Anyone got one of these? It isn't a store card but it allowed you money off a lot of stock. Some of it is tat but if your after saving some serious money I recommend ordering one FOC from the Ikea website before your next spree in your local store! Selected stock will have 2 prices - normal Ikea price and the 'family'…
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Dishwasher help, please.
Hello, This is my first post having been a board lurker for a while. I've got a problem with my built in dishwasher and I'm hoping SKS will point me inthe right direction. It's a Creda Ecowash and it was getting stuck just at the rinse bit of the programme, however, now it's getting stuck a few more times, at the wash and…
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Pattern Imprinted Concrete
Just wondered if anyone had an idea of price per Sq mt of Pattern Imprinted Concrete, my next door neighbour and i have a shared drive, and i dont want to suggest something that might be out of my price range, i know cost depends on many things, but at the moment it is pretty thin tarmac that just about broken up already.…
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Help to open a 3-digit combination padlock
I've a 3-digit combination padlock, the code of which I've forgotten. It's locked to one of the zip rings of a suitcase my brother gave me many years ago (he cannot remember the code either!). The suitcase itself is open, but I cannot lock it through the zip rings (the only way to lock it) unless I remove this lock - if…
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Recordable freeview boxes...
Which is the best to get? we just want one box as currently we have sky, dvd, video etc and it's always playing up!! We need one with freeview integrated obviously so we don't have to have one of those and a dvd recorder. Thanks.
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X-Tex for removing Artex
Hello, I am new to this forum, new to DIY, in fact new to everything. Myself and my gf have just moved into our first house. It's a 1970's 3 bed terrace that needs a lot of TLC (that's why we bought it). The first job on our list is to remove all of the artex. Every bit of ceiling, both upstairs and down is artexed. First…
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Dimmer switch not dimming
We have a set of 4 halogen spotlights in our kitchen operated by a dimmer switch. Last week one of the spotlight bulbs blew and now the dimmer switch doesn't dim, just turns the lights on and off. Is this likely to be something simple that I can fix myself or should I get an electrician in to repair it? Thanks in advance…
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Flooring help, suggestions!
Hi :) We will be moving into new accomodation soon, and for the first time ever we will have to put in our own floorcoverings. We've always lived with carpets (not of our choice) in our rented accomodation, but having the choice soon I'm not sure I want a carpet now. Our budget won't be huge, it has to be realistic with…
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stainless steel care agent?!?
Hi, I've just brought a lovely shiney stainless steel fridge, whilst reading the instructions it says, once you have peeled off the blue plastic treat the stainless steel with a care agent to make future cleaning easier. What is this stuff, google isn't much help, any ideas? Thanks
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I want to inject some colour into my lounge
My lounge is very neutral in colours, ie cream/beige walls, carpets, curtains. My sofa is a pale green and I currently have cream cushions. I'm pretty happy with it all, it's modern and clean but I feel I need some colour but tasteful. I don't want to add dark curtains as I dont want to close the room down, it's not that…
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Dry Rot Please Help
We bought our house(Scotland) in Feb 06 and before purchase we got a full structural survey carried out by D.M.Hall, within the survey there was an Insurance called "Hidden Defect Indemity" which was insured by a company called Secure Move. The survey came back as we expected an old house needing re-wired, re-plumed,…
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buying new sofa
Hi, Not sure if this is the place to post this query but here goes......... Am trying to buy new leather sofas, does anyone know of any firms that are offering good deals at the moment? Know there are sales on in the big shops but the sofas I like are not reduced Always very difficult looking at firms on line as you don't…
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Cleaning and Sealing Black Limestone
Its proving quite hard to get this floor to look clean after having it laid and grouted, we have tried commerical limestone cleaning products from places like Topps Tiles but they don't seem to have helped. We want it to look a deep black colour rather than the dusty grey colour it looks at the moment - it does go this…
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Best way to seal a solid oak floor
Was thinking of using Ronseal's Diamond Hard Wax in Natural at £41 for 2.5 litre tin. Apparently it enhances the natural colour of the oak and protects it from any wear or stains, etc. Had anyone used it - or any other product which they could recommend. :beer:
