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At my wits end with Ferolli Combi
New last April, was fine when just using hot water but became a nightmare when we used the heating on timer. Its a digital 7 day timer as we have heating on at 5am in the week, but wanted it for a later start at weekend. On sundays, its OK, but come Monday when the clock reverts to days 1-5, the timing changes itself. for…
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Can we get cheaper repairs on white goods?
Hiya, Our Whirlpool tumble dryer is only 2 years old but it's broken, grrr! Hubby and friend have taken it apart and told me it's the control panel - quote from Whirlpool is £123 for the part. I'm so cross about this, it's a £250 model and surely it should've lasted longer!? Anyway - does anyone know of a cheaper way to…
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Looking for low energy kitchen lights
I need some help on finding some nice lights for my kitchen. I am only thinking of the main ceiling lights at the moment. The kitchen is east and south facing with plenty of windows. It is 7m long and 2.6m wide and there is quite a big rsj that hangs down in about the centre of the room across the width. Because the rsj…
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Garage conversion and building regs!
Hi I am planning on having my garage conversion done and doing quite alot ourselves with help of a friend!:) How do i find out the regulations etc i.e for floor height, wall thickness, insulation etc. I called building office to ask and he was quite rude and said my builder should know and that i needed to have it written…
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Ravenheat Boiler - Hot water, cold water (30secs), then hot water again
As the title really, hot water from the tap, then gets cold for 30secs or so, then gets hot again.. Does that over, and over, and over again. Any quick ideas, will try to find the model. Looked at it, no model number on the front of it that we can see. Boiler is a combi.
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Best value Pocket Sprung Mattress Memory Foam Topped
Hi, I'm hoping some of you may be able to help me find the best value Mattress. I'm currently looking for a quality double mattress with a minimum of 800 pocket springs, one which is topped with a layer of memory foam. This is something I currently have and I'm very happy with, however I need a further two. If anyone has…
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kitchen not fitted as expected
hello, guys. about six weeks ago i had a kitchen fitted (by a well known operator). however, there were some specific changes in the kitchen that i had not agreed to. the saleman whom i dealt with stated that he had told me of these changes, but i insist that he did not (or rather that if he did tell me it was glossed over…
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Energy Saving Bulbs that can be Used with Dimmer Switches?
When/If will these become available? Our lounge has a dimmer switch and I do really like to have it :( Is my only option to change to a flip switch? 1) So is anyone developing these? If so, how long off reaching the consumer are they? 2) If not, what is the cost to change from dimmer switch to flip switch? As if it's any…
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New fridge freezer standing time before first switch on?
I've just unpacked my new side by side Samsung fridge freezer (US style) and put it in situ in the kitchen. I am aware that you are supposed to leave a fridge freezer to stand a while before switching on for the first time or after moving it etc. I was under the impression that they should be left for 24 hours but after…
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Knife Sharpener
Didnt know where to put this post! I am looking for a knife sharpener, can anyone recommend anything for me. I have read that you should only use a steel once the knives are sharp. You cant use them to sharpen knives a stone is best for this?
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Reflooring a kitchen
We have some vinyl flooring with some damp concrete underneath. How much do you think it would reduce the cost of reflooring if i removed the floor myself, as i don't mind doing the labouring myself and leading the technical stuff to the professionals?
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Rewiring a house
The electric in a house we are buying is in need of on overhaul. However due to cash flow we wondering if a practical approach would be to fit a consumer unit first prior to getting the full rewire done. Would anyone recommend this or even know if this is fairly common, a lot of the work we need to do ourselves / get done…
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Sink will not drain....
...due to the plug hole mechanism not working. It's one of these modern type things with a release rod, I actually wish I had a plug on a chain. :o Any ideas folks? The rod goes up and down as normal but the plug doesn't budge. It seems to have come undone at some point but access isn't the best to investagte? Thx in…
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Replacing a gas heater with a wood burning stove
We are buying a Victorian mid-terrace that needs a lot of work of doing. In the lounge is currently an old gas heater, but we would like to remove this and open up the fireplace to have a woodburning stove installed. However we are not sure how to approach this. Would we get a gas engineer to disconnect the heater first,…
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Laying Vinyl Flooring
Is it possible to lay vinyl flooring on top of the vinyl that is already there?
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carpet fitting
have'nt had new fitted carpet for years, do homeowners have to move furniture and lift old carpet or do any firms provide that service now, also any recommendations, caroet right seems to be advertising good offers, are they recommended thank you
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Problem with boiler - help please!
Hi I've got an intermittent problem with my boiler. Its a Baxi Combi Instant HE and the hot water and central heating are not working, however this is intermittent at the moment - yesterday early evening, it wasn't working, then later on in the evening it started working again, was fine this morning and then stopped…
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Bathroom Installation
Hi there :hello: We are thinking about updating our bathroom, replacing old suite like for like, new elecetric shower, replacing radiator for a heated towel rail, tiling bath area, skimming the other walls and ceiling. Have had 3 plumbers so far to quote, although nothing received in writing as yet. If anyone out there is…
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buying ballast to make concrete, help please
Hi I can't believe I cannot find the answer to this anywhere, such an obvious question but I have searched and googled and had no luck. Plenty of information on mixes etc but no answer to what I need. I am making concrete for various jobs in back garden, putting posts in etc., and have been buying those normal standard…
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looking at buying an AEG L74650 washing machine
Hi all:hello: Im looking at buying this washing machine AEG L74650, and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this model of machine. I haven't been able to find any reviews on the net, so any advice would be great. tia charley
