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Roof sealing - worth it?
I've received a leaflet through the door (I'm in Erskine in Scotland) from a company called Weathersealed, who are offering a 9 stage treatment for roofs, including inspecting it, repairing ridges and verges, repairing and replacing damaged tiles, pressure washing the roof, applying a fungicidal wash, applying two coats of…
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can I filter tapwater for free?
well I know I could buy one of those Brita thingy's, and I know I could just drink tap water, but I do like the taste of filtered or bottled water, but even if I filter my own , it stll costss money for the filters. So, how can I do it without it costing anything?
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wooden floors, sanding and varnishing - top tips please
We have decided to sand and varnish our living room, dining room and very small entrance hallway. We've lifted most of the carpet and the floorboards are in really good nick. Couple of wee problems but nothing that can't be easily sorted. I've had a search through all the threads on here re floor sanding which has already…
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PArquet flooring . . .HELP!
Hi people I'm new so please be nice to me:A I am about to move house, and have impulse bought some reclaimed parquet flooring on ebay, (for a very good price) . . . . . however, I have no idea about glues, and which ones touse if i cant clean all of the bricks ( i bought 30 sq y = lots of bricks lol) Is there anyone out…
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Cutting logs for wood burner
We managed to get some very large segments of a tree (very large logs) and want to cut them to size to fit in our log burner when the time is right, probably Winter 08 due to them not being seasoned. We tried cutting with a large saw but its too much like very hard work, whats the ebst way to split them, we tried a bolster…
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Littlewoods Garden Room
Hello all. Looking for a cheap way to add a little space onto our house, has anyone seen something like this before? http://www.littlewoods.com/rf/navigation/product.do?categoryId=6825399&productPos=10&catno=KG53019&groupId=26365312 Would it be an enclosed bolt on? I remember an Aunt having one but being 3 at the time I…
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my fridge smells?
my fridge smells......like there is something festering in there. I ve checked and thrown stuff out. I thought it was the feta cheese,but no. My dp said he had spilled milk and it was that ,he had cleaned it (mmmmmm) . I have cleaned it nad wiped it over with lemon essential oil to no avail........help!
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Bosch fan oven help
I hope someone out there can help as I know nothing about ovens. I have an electric Bosch Fan oven (model E-NRHBN131250B/01) where the fan has stopped working. It should come on automatically when I switch on the fan oven or grill but nothing. Lately, I've got to flick the fan through its vent to 'kick start' it into life…
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Walk In Shower Units
Hi All! Been looking at these & seems there's a HUGE choice! Which did you choose, or like the look of? This seems plain & simple - not too many hinges & moving bits to keep clean, or break off! http://www.bathstore.com/_application/bathstore/products/showers/shower-enclosures/atlas/walk-in/index.html This one will be…
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Plumbers - Plastic pipe and high point in boiler circuit
My builder has moved my boiler and the new pipe run is in plastic and also has a high point ewhere it passes over a steel beam. I am concerned as I have a 'heat store' system with the tank kept at 90C and obvioussly the boiler circuit hotter than this, especially when the tank temperature is reached and the boiler and…
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More wasp problems - my bathroom is a huge nest
I have an infestation of wasps in my bathroom. It is the THIRD summer running now. I kill around 40+ each summer, 30+ die by their own device littering the bath, the floor and lamp fitting and 30+ are flapped out of the window by me when I am feeling generous. 100+ of the bleeding things :mad: I have a LOT of wasps in my…
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boiler question
i have a Worcester Bosch 28i Junior combi boiler fitted in my bathroom on the 1st floor. It feeds 1 radiator downstairs, 2 bedroom rads on the 1st floor and a towel rail in the bathroom. Could i add a radiator in the loft (next floor up) and is the boiler be powerful enough to feed this new radiator, seeing as its on the…
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Problems with recently fitted Karndean!!!
Please help!!!!!!!!!!! We were recommended a Karndean fitter by a friend. He quoted us a very good price so we went with him. Unfortunately, the price probably resembles his workmanship or lack of it.......... He layed the Da Vinci tile for us with a border. Firstly he screed the floor to level it out and then came the…
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Garden Climbing Frames
I am trying to find a book or download plans to buy a climbing frame in the garden. You can buy them flat packed for approx £700 for the type of thing I am looking for, but as OH is a builder and has joiners working for him, it seemed sensible to get a book of plans, and build from them. Timber is cheap, so don't want to…
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Power Shower
We've moved into a house with a power shower. When the cord is pulled, a clear hum can be heard, which we presume is the pump, but no water is emmitted. Any ideas folks?:confused:
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Overhanging Tree branches
Does anybody know the law as to my rights on cutting back overhanging tree branches, also is there a height limit that a tree is allowed to grow if it was only planted a few years ago?
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Cheapest supplier kitchen/bathroom/central heating?
Just bought a house and it needs a new bathroom/kitchen and central heating. Any tips for cutting costs? I want a professional finish so will be hiring in people to fit all the stuff but would like to source the materials at the best price. So where is the cheapest places to purchase kitchens/bathrooms/radiators/boilers?
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Fitted Kitchen cabinet sizes?
OK ..heres my problem... I am in the proccess of planning a new kitchen, to be fitted by myself. the width of the room as I measure it is 239cm across the bottom of the U. its a U shape by the way,,, at the moment this end of the kitchen has the following units fitted. 100cm as a corner unit. 60 cm as a sink support and…
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Quotation
Hi guys, Pl give me a rough idea if possible. I intend to get following work done : Lounge 12ft by 15ft approx: replace ceiling with plaster board, skim the walls, paint, build fireplace (electric). Landing & passage: replace ceiling with plaster board(12ft by 4ft),skim, passage. Replacing 8 doors. All above jobs and then…
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Fixing wooden skirting board
(Moved from the wrong forum!) We're having an engineered oak floor fitted in a room, with solid oak skirting board (and door architrave). I've got some oak plugs to hide the screw fixings, but haven't a clue how to do this. Any hints, tips or links appreciated. Thanks.
