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Can I put a static van in my garden?
Apologies if there is already something on this subject...I did do a search and can't find anything though. Can I put a static van in my garden and link the gas and electric up to the house so we can use it for guests? We don't intend to rent it out or anything.....anyone any ideas/thought/observations? Please feel free to…
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uPVC quality difference
Hi all, After some advice regarding uPVC sliding door/window quality. We have had quotes for new kitchen window and a lounge window replacement with a sliding patio door. As they range from 1200 to 1800 pounds it got me thinking if there is enough difference in the provided items to merit such a difference in quotes! We…
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Fridgaire Upright freezer problem - help please!
My freezer has suddenly stopped working the temp gauge was showing 0 so I was a bit concerned, I switched it to fast freeze then a couple of hours later when I opened the door everything was starting to defrost has anyone got any ideas what could be wrong?:eek:
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Insurance for tradespeople - what can happen if they don't have it ?
Hi All Does anyone know what the score is with insurance for tradespeople (in this case a decorator) is when decorating your home ? I have found someone with a good reputation and good work (have seen it) but when I asked they said, no, they didn't have insurance. So what's the problem - is it that they can claim on you if…
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Last tap question...promise
OH found this Bristan tap he quite likes..... http://www.homesupply.co.uk/bristan-quest-monobloc-basin-mixer=QSTBASNWC.htm ...why is it so cheap? Is it rubbish? :confused: The bath/shower mixer is only £106. We've spent the day looking at taps and (sorry in advance if I offend anyone, I dont mean to)...we were surprised at…
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grant for loft insulation
Hi, first time poster. I have decided that my loft would benefit from new insulation. I wondered if anyone knew if it is possible to get a grant of somewhat towards the cost? We're in Scotland. Thanks for reading Redribbon
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Large damp patch by drain - difficult management company - please help
Hi Everyone, We own a ground floor flat in a 1930's block. On the external drain for our flat (and flats above it) there is a large wet patch, with some kind of fusty growth in places - when I wipe it it turns to a muddy substance. I have had this checked before about 2 years ago and the surveyor said it was splash back…
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Buyaparcel.com?
Been searching for best prices for an Aqualisa shower and this place is the cheapest....anyone had dealings with them before? They are around £60 cheaper than the next cheapest.
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Carpet Stain Removal - Nail Varnish!
Hi Whilst moving some stuff about dusting the top of the mantlepiece recently, the O/H managed to knock a virtually full bottle of nail varnish off. It smashed against the hearth and has basically put a lovely big pink stain all over the off-white carpet Thankfully we got a lot of it up before it dried in, however there is…
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Shower leaked and ceiling now cracked
My shower is over the bath and the sealant has been looking a bit grotty for a while. Recently a dark patch appeared on the living room ceiling and then water strted dripping through when we used the shower. I bought some of that sticky sealant tape and it was ok for a while but every now and then it starts to leak. I am…
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Insurance Claim?
Hi there, Over the past weekend, my 'soil' drain collapsed resulting in toilet soil coming from below my kitchen step. Basically the cast iron drain pipe which comes from the toilet to the drain, had a concrete step built around it... This needed to be removed to get to the drain below... So the drain is replaced but I…
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Annex planning breach??
We are currently looking to move house with my elderly father, and have found the ideal one with a separate two bed annex which was converted 5 years ago from a large garage and loose boxes. Our surveyor has picked up that they have breached a planning condition that the annex was not to be self-contained, althought the…
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CCTV - Advice & Opinions welcome
We have had several attemtped break-ins over the last 3-4 years and after the last one, about a month ago, we are considering installing CCTV. We have a bungalow and the break-ins have all been at the rear of the property which is partly overlooked but not entirely and not lit at night. The last break-in, they apparently…
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Laminate flooring underlay question?
Hi. I'm planing to lay new laminate floor. and I have this question. Can I lay foil type underlay on top of acoustic underlay? My new flat came with this acoustic underlay laying all over and wondering if I should lay foil type laminate on top of it to keep the floor warm? Do you think it's a good idea or it's not worth…
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New flooring advice for garage conversion needed please
Hi, I need to decide on a floor for my garage conversion as i am planning on layin it this weekend. The floor is raised with polestrine insulation and laid over with hardboard, skirting boards are already fitted. I'm thinking of the following options: wickes £6 a meter laminiate wickes £8 a meter laminiate parawood floor…
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Broken light pull
:o I am sorry to post here, but I have no idea where to start with google. I pulled the cord light pull in the bathroom and it came out of the thingy on the ceiling. Is it hard to mend? Do I need a registered electrician? Will it be expensive? Grateful for any answers.
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Kitchen cupboard holes
My friend has just had her new kitchen delivered, the carcasses are made up but she will have to fit hinges, doors, shelves etc herself. Some units were especially made for her kitchen. There seems to be a lot of holes inside the cupboards. Now some of these are going to be for the hinges, some are going to be for shelves…
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rug doctor users, a qstn plz.............
hi there, do you press the button on the handle down only to squirt the solution onto the carpet? or do you need to hold it down for it to suck up aswell? cheers, luke
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Painting pine furniture - sand and paint?
I have a couple of pine chests of drawers which have served their purpose well but now are surplus to requirements. I've been thinking if I could paint them white and give the drawers swish new handles I could re-use them in my en suite. Can I simply paint over them or do I need to sand them first? They are very solid wood…
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Broken Gelert Pop Up Tent
I have just purchased a Gelert pop up tent and I have already broken it. I had no problem putting it up but when I was trying to put it away and fold it up a silver metal piece snapped off and there are now 4 rods all meeting up in one point but it looks like it is broken. Is it going to be possible for me to mend it ?…
