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flooring
I am hoping to replace the carpet in my shower room. However, I am really stuck with what to replace it with. I really would like travertine, but I gather there could be a problem with using limescale remover/cleaning products on the shower door which might drip onto the floor and cause it to corrode I would like something…
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Free Energy Efficiency checks?
Hi Im sure I remember something a while ago about the government doing free energy efficiency checks and offering free things like loft insulation etc. I have just split with my partner so I am living in a sole occupancy flat (rented) in a listed building. Does anyone know what help might be available as it is permenantly…
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Dishwashing - what do you use?
all-in-one tablets or separate powder/salt/finish? I have only had a dishwasher for about a year and have always used the tablets (various makes) but am wondering if the powder etc. is better. It's a Bosch machine and performs extremely well most of the time but occasionally things like the roasting tin/grill pan etc. are…
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New build (2004) - Draughty
Last year we moved to a relatively new house built in 2004 with two previous owners. (Built by Barratts) Recently as the cold weather draws in I've noticed that many of the windows and the french doors let in a lot of cold air - you can feel it blowing through. Air's getting in from the window frame/window seal. In our…
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Clanging radiators - please help!
Hi guys, Please can somebody advise me on how to sop my radiators 'clanging'?! We have bled them but they kind of vibrate every now and again and it crescendos into a full on clang! We identify the offending radiator and turn it off and the clanging stops but then we get cold :rolleyes: - is there anyway we can solve this…
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Wet Fireplace Herth
Hello, I hope someone can help on this. Bit of background first: We have been in our house a year in December. We have had a new fireplace surround fitted and also a new roof (this was done last January). We didn't have any rain last night. I noticed a small water mark last week but didn't think anything of it. This…
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Getting rid of smell in tall kitchen unit?
All other units fine but our tall larder unit seems to have a stale odour. Tried thorough cleaning including taking out all the shelves to do them both sides but still the smell. Last resort at the weekend was to drill ten ventialtion holes in the bottom shelfjust above the kick plinth to allow some air flow. This latter…
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Central heating control not connected - any advice?
I moved into my first house a couple of months ago and have had lots of problems with my central heating timer/thermostat. I have a combi boiler and whenever I turn it on, the central heating would come on, regardless of what the control and thermostat was set to. I got to the bottom of the problem yesterday when…
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Has Anyone Seen These Tiles?
The green glass ones They are called indian summer tourmaline and i can't find them anywhere. They are on the dolphin bathroom website but not to purchase. Edit I tried to post the picture, without success. Here they are http://www.dolphinbathrooms.co.uk/our-collections/black-magic/
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Central Heating Condemned..I need help
Hi Folks, I'm needing some serious help here! I am in private landlord accomodation & have been for near 4 years. I have gas central heating fitted but my boiler has now been condemned by a corgi approved engineer due to corroded pipes, & system leak as it loses pressure within seconds of system being topped up. The…
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PAINTER / DECORATOR ADVICE - scratches on paint!!!
Hi - I was wondering if anyone could help me as it is driving me insane. We just had our large 30m2 lounge / diner ceiling plastered as it had terrible 70's Artex swirl. Followed all advice for painting a new plaster. We put on 2 mist coats on plasterers advice and then a top coat. We have quite bad natural light in the…
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Time for a new central heating timer?
Hi, Recently my Danfoss FP715 central heating programmer has developed a problem. Sometimes when I manually put the boiler and radiator pump on for an hour they click off again after a few seconds. The first +1 hour button I press (e.g. hot water) will go on and stay on OK but as soon as I press the other (heating pump) it…
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Where can i buy corriboard / corriflute sheet (plastic cardboard) in birmingham
As per title. Does anyone know where i can buy it please. It's the light weight plastic cardboard stuff they use for durable packaging, signs etc (stuff they use for estate agents advertising boards).
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No boiler pressure but no visible leaks - please help!
We came home on saturday night to find that our Central Heating had gone off and our boiler pressure was at 0. We put more water in the system and went around the house bleeding all of the radiators. Still, the pressure dropped to 0 within 5 seconds. Even with the tap on, the pressure never raises more than the first line…
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Negotiating for a car tomorrow - how do I play the VAT reduction?
Hi everyone, I'm in "new (used) car" mode at the moment, and will be taking a second test drive tomorrow; which for anyone who is serious (and I am) would almost certainly be followed by a negotiation on the final selling price. The current "screen price" (which nobody pays) is £8999 which by my calculation includes £1341…
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Ceiling replacement cost
Hi Guys, I am going to buy a house, survey suggested it would be better to change the ceilings. Can someone give me an idea how much will that cost? Lounge is around 30 sq. m. Also, I would like to have my loft boarded and insulated. does someone has any idea what would that cost? Thanks in advance Steve
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Washing Machine Not Working?
Hi i hope someone can advise me please,i have a hotpoint washing machine model AQXXF 149 PI it is just out of the warranty and it has stopped working ,i have changed the fuse but still no light or nothing coming on,the mother board is inside the opening door at the front,can anyone help with advice what could the problem…
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Anyone got a B&Q IT Kitchen?
Hi, I'm looking for some help, i need to find the height of the Plinth that comes when you order the IT kitchen. I know the width is 2400mm / 2.4m…
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boiler breakdown cover - condensing combi no tank
just had a letter through from the boiler manufacturer offering breakdown cover and free yearly service (this usually costs me about £80 from the plumber who fitted it) for £12.99 a month,from homeserve. i currently dont have any cover and its now out of warranty being over 2 years old. just wondered if this kind of cover…
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Central Heating question
Hi All, We have recently bought a house. It is a 1930's 3 bed semi. It has gas central heating, According to the seller (It is a deceased estate so someone else is selling the property) boiler was replaced in 1980's (quite old).. It is a potterton boiler and working fine at the moment and it is in the kitchen. We have…
