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Damp proof course in dining area
I am having a damp proof course in dining area. I got a standard letter from the firm with the quotes informing me I need to take the radiator off near the treated area and should get a builder to do it. I am wondering whether I could get a plumber to do it and how much it will cost? Also the letter says I should let them…
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Replacing kitchen taps
Hi. My kitchen tap (two in one mixer type) has got very unsightly due to the "brass" coming off. I need advice on what is the best.......chrome or stainless steel? Plus my plumber said for me to tell the sales person that my tap is "not mains driven".....(I have no idea why). And......I need a connection for 15mm. Is this…
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Biasi Riva Compact HE32
I have a problem with a boiler fitted about 14 months ago, after removing radiators to paper we seem to have lost a lot of pressure from our hot tap and the water runs hot then cold continuisly. the central heating seems ok but when you shower or use the hot taps the boiler fires up then stops . Any one have any ideas ?
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Urg!!! grease.......
Does anyone have an idea how I can remove baked on grease from kitchen tiles please . Ive tried Brillo pads , cilit bang , even a scrubbing brush , & its just wont come off :( Thanks ever so much
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Damp proof course
Do you need to inform building control if you need to damp proof your house? I read something about it but I think I must be getting confused a bit may be you have to in a new house. Thanks
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problem with ideal isar he30 boiler, help please!
we have had this boiler 2.5 years with no problems, I run one of those steam room showers on it, the other night i had a steam and when i got out there was a noise coming from outside like a kettle constantly boiling checked the boiler and the pressure had dropped below 1, retopped the boiler but the noise is still there…
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making good the wall channels after cabling, problems, help
Hi, I have channeled the walls, for running cables for sockets and some are lath and plaster but many are brick/stone etc and many have lining paper on them, so they look like they will be awkward to try and fill to lose the channels so that you cannot see them after painting. I see Polycell do a range of things to deal…
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Bathroom Silicon Sealant
There has been a bathroom Sealant advertised on tv that says you can shower in 2hours after application. I googled and found - polyseamseal speed seal. Has anyone found any similar products or even know where to get this. B&Q and homebase dont have it.
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light switch problem
Hi all I have a double dimmer switch operating living room ceiling light and also kitchen light (open plan room) - yesterday the living room light stopped working (not bulb!) so I swapped around connections on switch and it then worked but kitchen didn't so I guessed it must be a switch problem (over 20 years old) - I've…
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finding a trustworthy tradesman?
i live in birmingham how do i find a tradesman who is trustworthy? im worried about calling those that advertise in places like yelow pages / internet i have a problem in my bathroom everytime the toilet is flushed theres a vibration / loud noise from the pipes over the last gew weeks it seems to be getting louder and…
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do i need planning permission
i want to install patio/french doors in my ex council house in scotland,do i need to get planning permission for this? thanks in advance
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Elm Dining Room Table is showing signs of distress
I have an Elm Dining room table which was damaged about 5 years ago when a lighted cigarette fell from an ashtray. The table was sent away to a Restorer/French polisher and resurfaced under insurance. Now there are small areas of the table which are showing signs of distress, look a bit gray/silver in colour. Any ideas how…
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Problem with fuses
Hello All, Got back from a late shift last night and when I turned on the downstairs light, the fuse blew. All the other fuses in the house are fine, just this one. Its one of the switch type fuses (I found something similar looking here: http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/productPage.jsp?productId=92090) and I can't…
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Should I buy a 2nd hand bathroom suite
Hi, I'm about to have a new bathroom fitted, and have been looking at a variety of suites/taps etc, and realising just how deep into my savings this endeavour is going to take me. As I was nosing around on ebay, a secondhand villeroy and bosch bathroom suite caught my eye. So my question to you is...would you buy a second…
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Carpet recomendations for Rented 5 Bed house
Hiya A Carpet Newbie here, spent the last 24 hours reading the DIY Forums but MSE always does me great on the Small Business Forum so thought I would ask advice on the DIY Side. We are looking to rent a nice old 5 bed house, planning to stay there for at least 3 -5 years, we have agreed with the landlord that we can…
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a weekend of painting plastered ceilings for me! tips for new plaster.
Hi well we are nearly in our own home, popped past our house today and the builders were cleaning up, they have plastered 12 ceilings and closed some doorways and alos opened up a wall so lots of plaster to paint. From what the builder said i should water the paint down for the first coat so the plaster absorbs that rather…
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TV License - How to find out license number and expiry date?
Does anyone have a geographical telephone number for them? I can't even find a number on their website but I used to pay it annually and they don't send a paper confirmation so I have nothing. I know it is due up for renewal in a month or so. If I just ignore it will they send me a letter? Ideally I don't want to wait for…
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Brushes for bottom of garden gates.
We have a blind cat who loves to be outdoors and makes no attempt to climb but we have a 3" (7cm) gap under the double driveway gates which I know he would be able to get under because the other cats used to do it before he was born. I'm fed up of barricading the bottom of the gates as it makes it difficult to open them…
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Removing paint from brick work!
Any ideas of removing paint from brick work? I was painting the window frames with some white non-gloss paint and accidentally some paint got on to the brick work. I can't seem to budge it and was wondering what liquid etc will get rid of it?
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How I haggled at Builders Merchants
Hello all I posted a while back in the "Is this quote fair" section of the board regarding how to haggle and deal with builders merchants to get the best price. Unfortunatly I never got a response, so I did the best I can. Background is I am having built a single storey kitchen extension, approx 8m x 4m. I am project…
