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Hob Hot Plates Cleaning
Any tips on cleaning hot plates. (Not Ceramic) I have tried brillo pads, scrape with a knife, just not moving, hard pretty thick. Must be some way to remove this. Appreciate any help. Thank You.
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Been duped by corgi fake
i'm new to posting but been lurking around on different boards for a while. We had a new condensing boiler and central heating installed in April. The guy we used seemed genuine enough with corgi number and ID, we even checked he was registered on the corgi site. Anyway, its now August and still no certificate of…
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electrician liverpool
Hi Can anyone recommend a good electrician in liverpool? Thanks Gemma
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Loft access door - any advice?
Hi there, I need to buy one of the above and just wondered if there was anything in particular I need to look for, or anywhere best to get one from? :confused: Screwfix have one for £28.50 - is that good or has anyone seen a cheaper one? TIA for your help :)
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Fridge Freezer LG GR359SQ - Manual?Problem?.
I received help here, especially from Canucklehead, when my fridge freezer died the other day. Yesterday, I acquired the above, via a Gumtree ad and let it stand overnight before switching it on at 6am. There is distinct heat from the door seal surrounds, which can be felt on the outside carcass, but the freezer drawers…
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Earthing Requirements
Hi, Can someone tell me the earthing requirements in terms of cable sizes & earthing points etc. I know that the water & gas supply should be earthed at the entry to the house directly from the consumer unit (I am using 10mm cable). I need to know whether its essential to run earth cable from the consumer unit for earthing…
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No Hot Water
had a plumber round last week (who has now gone on holiday:rolleyes: ). He was doind some sort of pressure test on my pipework before he recommends what new boiler i should ahve to replace my old back boiler. I wasn't able to use the hot water overnight why he did the test. Now i can't get any hot water at all. Boiler…
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Replace a Shed Door
I have a wooden shed, but i need to replace just the door. Any ideas where i can get just a wooden door from for the Shed. Unfortunately i cannot use an ordinary door as it has to be quite thin.
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Boiler/hot water problem
Before I start, I'll just make it clear that I do not intend to tamper with my boiler, I'm just trying to get an idea of what my problem could be. We've got an appointment for worcester to come out and inspect the boiler on tuesday but I'm not sure if it's a boiler problem or a 'muppet for a plumber' problem.:confused:…
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Riven Paven Grouting
I need to regrout some riven paving. The gap varies between about 15mm to 40mm. What ratio of sand cement should I use?
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Dishwashers...
how do i know what can and can't go in them? Whats the best soap to use in them..tablets or powder Do they use loads more water than doing washing by hand (we wash up about 3 times a day!) Thanks.
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Tumble Dryer,Vented or Condensor?
Hi, I am just so fed up with hanging wet clothes around my flat, i finally decided to get a tumble dryer, but never had any experience of dryers. Can any experienced dryer owner give some advice? thanks in advance.
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Painting a garage door...
The garage door + frame collapsed onto my previously immaculate car the other day, it's just been refitted inside a new reinforced frame. I'm looking to paint the metal door however - there appear to be two coats of paint on it already, a dark red underneath and then a lighter shade of red on top. Should I be sanding the…
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Putting up new Sculptured Coving
hi all, i plan on putting up some new coving in our dinning room; think we've found the one we like and it'll also go nicely with the skirting. it's from Screwix : http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=12010&ts=34041# Because it's not the standard curved/eliptical coving which needs a special coving mitre for…
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fridge is freezing up!
its freezing up at the back... and im assuming its the temp thing not knowing when its cold enough... i got the temp thing (technical term i know) replaced recently and this freezing thing started soon after... im told its probably not been fitted properly and should be an easy fix... my question is HOW!? and can i really…
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decent painter decorator & carpenter in SW London?
we're looking to repaint pretty much our whole house and also get the kitchen cupboards painted at the same time but need to find a decent painter & decorator to give us a quote... id much rather go with someone recommend so if anyone has had a good experience then let me know and we'll get them round! im in sout west…
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Designer Radiator - where to buy?
I've got a chance to re-decorate my house and would like to replace existing radiator with a designer one. There are loads of designer stuff in ebay, but i would like to buy from (online) shops. Any ideas much appreciated thankyou sunil
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Looking to have a new bathroom
I live in the Bournemouth Southampton Salisbury triangle. OH and I are looking to refit our bathroom, presently consisting of bath, over bath shower,WC and pedestal wash basin. Recommendations of complete installers or separate tradesmen who between them will do a good job at reasonable prices will be much appreciated. In…
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Urgent-fridge/freezer Just Died. Help Please
It's definite - fridge light goes on but is very warm inside. It has served me well over 10 years, but the timing is rotten. Upper freezer section is holding at present.Have masses of food(visitor due) and budget does not allow for replacement. Is there ANYTHING that sometimes happens to these that I might be able to…
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board and plaster ceilings, how much in Yorkshire
Hi I have just got the keys to my new house today so time now to start all the hard work and oh isn't there alot of it. Can anyone give me a rough idea how much it should cost to plasterboard and skim a ceiling. I have a few rooms where it needs doing. In the living room, I am going to try and remove the tiles on ceiling…
