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Avoiding mould without putting the heating on?
I wanted to save money by not using the heating this winter but my house seems to get damp and there is mould/mildew growing on some of the walls and my clothes in my waldrobe started to get mouldy. Any tips for avoiding this whilt still saving money (and CO2 emissions)?
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Bathroom Toilet
Hi we are in the process of getting a new toilet but slightly confused weather to get a push button or a level one. we have a level one downstirs and its good as gold very old but working and doing its job plus replacing the syphon was easy to do. ive heard the insides(syphon) of the push button ones dont last very long…
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anti frost mat
Hi, I just bought a new small fridge which tends to build up ice. I am thinking of buying an anti-frost mat but not sure whether it would work. Has anyone ever tried one of those mats? Thanks
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New Hob advice
Hi, we have just moved into a new house and we need to get a new oven & hob (previous owner had a freestanding and took it with them) I have decided on the oven (Neff series 4) and now I am struggling with which type of hob to go for. Induction or Gas? Have always used gas but I like the thought of the induction, although…
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Insurance claim for subsidence - update and opinions please
I realised I put this in the wrong section so have moved it to the insurance forum. Sorry, I don't know how to remove the entire thread or change the thread title :(
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Primrose mill carpets?
Hi, has anyone had any experience with buying from this company? We're looking to recarpet the whole of our new house when we move in (hopefully before christmas). And are kind of stressing that for the first time we have to make these decisions ourselves and live with the consequences!! :confused: We're keen to keep costs…
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Loft flooring and Insulation
We're thinking of putting boards down in our loft. Obviously need to check on the joists, wires, pipes etc before we do anything, however there is one more immediate question to be resolved. The loft was recently re-insulated and the rockwool is now quite proud of the joists. Do I need to build up the joists to the height…
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skirting boards to be cut, mitre saws any good
Hi ive got to cut and fix quite a bit of skirting board with lots of lovely angles to consider. i was going to by the all in one (manual) mitre saws for about £20.00 as the electric saws are twice as much and apart form this skirting i will probably never need the electric one again. However i've stumbled across the…
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Leaking Roof
Our roof has started leaking . There are no loose or missing tiles but the pointing around the velux window is cracked. We have only just noticed this as water started dripping through the attic hatch (due to the volume of rain we have had) and has ruined the carpet . On closer inspection it seems that it has been leaking…
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BT Cable snapped by tree
I'm not sure if I'm placing this in the correct place but would welcome any advice. We live in a rural area and a tree in our garden has just been blown down across the river in these storms (the river undermined the tree roots) and has taken a BT cable down with it and snapped it off the pole :eek:. The cable crosses our…
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Freestanding dual fuel cooker recommendations please
Ok, I'm posting this on behalf of a work colleague. She has just moved into a bungalow and needs to buy a new cooker. She wants a free standing dual fuel cooker (so gas hob and electric fan oven) with a lid that pulls down to cover the gas hob whe not in use giving her extra workspace, she's had a look on the internet but…
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Loft insulation...
I went to see a house last night, the vendor said there was no loft insulation as there was spot lights in the bedroom/bathroom ceilings, is this usual. Would loft insulation be affected by the heat from the transformers? Thanks
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DIY - Damp proof course using cream?
Hi All, I'm currently renovating a property that has rising damp. I am looking to get a cream based damp proof course injected into the wall. I have been looking at this product here for example. http://www.treatdamp.co.uk/reading/dryzone-datasheet-en.pdf I have already removed all the plaster and skirting boards…
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Which is the most efficient? {advice pls}
Hi, I have a small 2 bed terraced house. I have central heating with 6 radiators, with an Ariston Microgenus HE 24 (KW) MFFI combi boiler. In my living room (which has a radiator in it) I have a Kinder Oasis coal effect gas fire. I think the heat INPUT is Max 6.9KW or Min 4.2KW. If i'm in the house in the evening, I'm…
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How perfect should a skim finish be?
I got my whole kitchen skimmed last week and my husband have given it a couple of coats of kitchen and bathroom paint. With the under counter lighting EVERY imperfection is shown and to be honest Im not very pleased, in one area there are visable bumps and also around the newly fitted sockets. Should it be perfect or am I…
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Advice: Building control - thermal elements
Hi all, Looking for some advice on the building control regs. I have a 1 ft horizontal crack in the (horrible grey) pebble dash above a picture window on the front of my semi detached house. When we bought the house the surveyor thought that a concrete lintel may have failed above the window (we had a reduction in purchase…
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IKEA kitchen doors - which are more durable?
Hi, we changed our kitchen about 4 years ago and bought the Stat doors which we were really pleased with. However, we have found that the painted finish is not very durable - water splashes have caused the paint to crack and peel and we are now having to replace the doors. We've decided for a change of colour scheme and…
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Cant get flippin mattress up the stairs??!!!
We had a new mattress delivered on Tuesday. The past 2 nights we have attempted to get it up stairs and we cant. It just wont move, its so heavy, even the delivery man couldnt believe how heavy it is and it has no flexibility so we cant sort of bend it where it needs to come under the ceiling on the stairs. my other…
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Financial help with decorating for disabled person ???
Hi everyone. Can anyone help please? I'm based in Hertfordshire and am registered disabled (diagnosed spinal difficulties and another disability too). I have a child who has a disability too. Neither of us receive DLA. I survive on benefits, but have to live "hand to mouth" basically. My (Housing Association) house…
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How to get the smell of petrol out of my car! help!
Hi last night i managed to spill some petrol in my car and now i have the worst smell ever!! How can i get this smell out of my car, last night i tried the Comfort in boiling water and leaving overnight trick but it doesn't seem to have worked. I have heard either leaving bread in there or shake and vac or baking soda.…
