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getting a new kitchen....how should I do it?
I am hoping to get my kitchen done, I dont just want units out new ones in, I will have to knock down a small cupboard, and id like to jiggle things about a bit so I was wanting it computer designed first. The thing is, I am giong to need a plasterer, tiler, plumber, kitchen fitter and no doubt other trades, so is it…
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How to...Floor Tiles meeting Wall tiles???
Hi, we're about to embark on the bathroom refurb and have bought tiles which will go on the floor, and up one and a half walls. I don't really want to have skirting boards in the room, so can anyone suggest how to manage the join between the tiled floor and tiled wall - and also what to do to finish off the base of the non…
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UPVC external door mahogany coating peeling
I've got a UPVC external door which has a dark mahogany coating applied to it. Some of this has started to peel and flake off after years of typical Scottish winters. It looks really bad with the white UPVC showing in patches. I've searched google for a DIY solution to the problem but haven't found anything. The guarantee…
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Cleaning greasy wooden kitchen cupboard doors?
I am moving house soon as the kitchen at the new place looks fine but the doors are caked in grease. The doors are oak. Can anyone suggest what I can use to clean them without damaging them. I have done a google search and can only find recommendations of products available in the US. I was thinking about trying sugar…
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Whats a reasonable amount for an electric check?
Hi, I am looking at buying my first property but on my survey it has said that the electrics need to be looked at by an electrician to say that they are safe and useable. It's a two bed terrace in the west of Scotland. Can anyone give me a ball park figure of what this kind of check would cost? I have a grave idea that i'm…
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Worcester Boiler?
We have just been quoted on a new boiler as we currently have an old back boiler behind the gas fire. We have been quoted 2,250 for new boiler, fitted and removing all old pipework tank etc. The heating engineer advised Worcester boiler was the only one he would recommend, he can do others cheaper but they are no good…
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woodfiller between floorboards?
i want to keep my floorboards exsposed,but there a few big gaps between the odd board...i will be waxing them but dont want big gaps,so is there a filler i can use first to reduce the gaps
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Best way to repair punctured paddling pool?
Hi everyone Hope this is the right forum for this question - BGs please move if not. My kids' paddling pool has a small puncture. I can't find the little repair patch that came with it when I bought it. What's the best and cheapest way to fix it, please? Thanks.
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combi boiler- pressure gauge
Hiya everyone!, have recently had new combi boiler- central heating system installed courtesy of Warmfront, have never had combi before and am worrying myself silly because of this pressure guage. If it moves down over a few days does this mean I have a leak? I am also noticing a strange smell in certain parts of the…
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Dishwasher electrical problem
Hi all, we had a problem with our old dishwasher throwing the overload switch on our house panel. As we thought it was a problem with the dishwasher we have just brought a new one. I have now installed it and it is working fine, BUT.... as I went to open the door I was also touching the sink (stainless) and I got an…
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Washing Machine - Spin Problem
Hi all Wonder if anyone can help with a Washing Machine problem - it spins beautifully anti-clockwise, but gives a horrble clunk when it tries to spin clockwise, does maybe one revolution, and then gives up, and goes back to its next anti-clockwise spin. Doesn't seem to do it all the time. Can spin the drum round by hand…
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Bathroom - Tiling - refurb enq/help?
Just a quick question for those in the know - ive had the bathroom gutted ( originally had a bath and lino, tiles on walls ) im getting everything tiled , the wall tiles have some off , the tiles around the bath area are a little damp from the back - the builder said it wasnt sealed properly, he is going to put in some…
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Insulation query
I've been putting this...http://www.wickes.co.uk/Heavy-Density-Insulation/invt/161189 ....in my bathroom walls. As our basin, wc and cabinets are now to be going on the wall between my bedroom and the bathroom, I wanted some heavy duty slab insulation to help try to cut down any noise transference. Noise is a bit of a…
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Do I need underlay with Quickstep Linesse?
I'm just about to buy Quickstep Linesse on the internet but can't work out whether you need underlay, or if the boards it is laid on (pre-mounted floor strips?) are instead of underlay. Has anybody had this fitted who could advise me? If so, what type of underlay would I need. It's to be laid on top of floorboards. Ta very…
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Oven is dirty all the time
I have a problem with my oven and wondered if anyone could help me before I have to call out a repair guy and spend a fortune! I have a NEFF electric oven. It is about 5 years old. I have always cleaned it, but recently it gets filthy all the time. I am talking clean it - make a pasta bake - the inside of the oven is black…
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Reliable fridge freezers
As the topic suggests - wanting recommendations for reliable fridge freezers. Alternatively wanting suggestions of brands to avoid. Beko, Prestige? Just want something that will last a good number of years. How many of these big brands are actually quite bad i.e. Hotpoint, Samsung, Bosch etc. Miele would be nice, but…
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Plaster over tiles?
I'm getting my bathroom done in the next week or two (at last!!). The workman has suggested plastering over tiles as an alternative to removing tiles and possibly replacing walls. Has anyone tried this? I'm a bit sceptical that it would be the same finish as a plastered wall.
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Fridge thinks it's a freezer!
Anyone got any ideas....both my friend and I have fridges that are freezing our food and icing up on the back internal wall. Hers is new mine is not so new but not old. No matter how many times we hack the ice off, clean it out etc the problem recurs. Frozen salad is horrible!Any advice would be much appreciated.Jan
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massive Dry Rot plant under the house
We recently bought a house (in June) and it is in need of updating. The building society had a survey done and we got the report. there was much in the report about updating etc. lack of underfloor ventilation due to blocked air bricks. and i was told "the kitch floor had had it) but nothing about dry rot. as it happens,…
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fixing ceramic hob element
Hi all One of the rings (the 'fast..solarspeed' one) doesn't work anymore..the knob clicks and the indicator lights comes on, but the ring itself remains cold. I would like to try and fix it, and need to get under the hob to have a look..i'm wondering if there is a separate part that i can get and then repair it myself.…
