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Sofa Set?
I have around £200 to play around with for a sofa set. Realisticly I know I am not going to be able to get a brand new sofa set for that price however 2nd hand ones, there's always some deals available. I am looking for a 3seater * 2 or 3 seater by 2 seater. Any 1 know where I can grab a bargain. Preferably I would like…
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Why would this happen? Extractor fan query
Brand new extractor fan installed by experienced electrician on Monday. It was used a handful of times when the family showered and then it stopped working mid shower on Tuesday, less than 24 hours later. I called the place I bought it from and they are sending a relacement but all of a sudden just now, on Friday, it has…
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Brand new cooker
Hi everyone. I've just shelled out a brand new cooker (first time ever)... its guaranteed for 12 months, but should I shell out an extra 50 quid for the manufacturer's 3year warranty, or is it a waste of money? Opinions welcome, thanks!
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Underfloor heating??? FTB
Hi, My boyfriend and I have just bought our very own first house! (1925 end-terraced 3 bed). He would like to get underfloor heating (although we don't have a big budget). What system is better: electric underfloor heating or the hot water system. What is better and cheaper in the long run? Any ideas? Thanks in advance for…
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treadmills and floorboards
Can anyone help me? I've had a treadmill delivered and the delivery men told me I would need my floor reinforcing before I could use it, I wanted to put it in the bedroom. Is this really neccessary I can't find anything on the internet to suggest I need to do this, other people i know have the treadmill in the bedroom…
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Artex ... but not??
Had a plasterer in yesterday to give us a quote on skimming over artex on our living room walls. Plasterer came in and asked "are you sure it's artex because I don't think so". I asked him what it was if it wasn't, and he said he thought it was something that had been put over paper but didn't elaborate, except to say that…
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condensation and dampness
Just after a bit of advice regarding my new flat! :j I have recently bought a ground floor flat in a house that was built in the 1890's. It is double glazed throughout and now that the cold weather has set in I am getting condensation in the bathroom and kitchen. The bedroom can feel a little clammy at times too. I am…
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Noisy motorised valve (sometimes) in central heating system
When my central heating/hot water comes on in the morning or evening, sometimes I can hear a loud buzzing noise from the airing cupboard. Looking in there I see the hot water tank/pump/etc., and I've traced it to the small motorised valve, which is one of these:…
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Ceramic tiles or engineered wood floor?
I'm still trying to decide what to put on the floor of my kitchen diner, approx 24 square metres. I have a cat and dog and direct access from a muddy garden so it needs to be easy to clean. I think I've ruled out vinyl due to the dog and cat's claws and possible damage. Ceramic tiles seem to be the obvious choice but I'm…
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Anybody used this??
We had double-glazing installed earlier this year. Since then we've been looking for a tool to clean the upstairs outside glass from inside the rooms so I don't have to clamber up a ladder. There are many squeegy-type devices which would work when outside pulling them downwards, but do not work very effectively when inside…
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Long curtains, should they cover the skirting?
I am looking to busy some long curtains in my new home. The length is 98 ins and at least 135 ins width made to measure. I am wondering whether it will look odd if I get two sets of 68 ins wide and 90 ins long or 90 ins wide and 90 ins for extra fullness. I will need to sets if I take this option, the other option is made…
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What's your definition of 'cheap' carpet?
Hi there! My fiance and I have just bought our first house and the number one job to be done is get it recarpeted throughout (all rooms bar kitchen and bathroom). I've been doing a fair bit of research online and keep reading that buying 'cheap' carpet is a false ecomomy. But what do you define as a 'cheap' price? On one…
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Halogen Heaters?
Are Halogen heaters cheap to run?
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aerials
Hi i have just moved out of a new rental property back to home whilst i was having some repair work done on my house. The new rental i was in had aerial sockets in every room and whilst i lived in the rental property i bought myself a nice new white plasma tv for the bedroom.I have now moved back to my own home and my own…
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New House - Where do I start?
Hi, I am throwing this open to any suggestions at all! Ok so the story so far . . . I used to lodge at a friends house until she asked me to move out as she needed the space for her boyfriend to move in, completely understandable, I didn't fancy being a gooseberry anyway!! So another friend of mine ( i have a lovely…
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Alternative to smartwater? (home security)
Hi all. I had a community police officer knock on my door earlier distributing UV pens and info packs, as a house further down my road had been burgled. Whilst the idea of marking my property makes sense, a UV pen seems a little dated and they always leave a visible residue [STRIKE]which can be seen[/STRIKE]. [edit-…
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Home Makeover Costing
Hi, I have just purchased a 2 bed split level maisonette. I am now in the process of getting it redecorated, this includes new kitchen, bathroom, boiler, rewiring, gutter fixed... Can you tell me if the prices sound ok... New kitchen (small) £1800 from B&Q inc oven and hob £1200 to fit from local fitter, He will also…
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adding a another bedroom & exstension
currently have 3bed rm house with plenty of scope to exstend to a 4 bedroom & to make the kichen bigger downstairs with a utillty room & may be dineing room..currently the house is 8.5m L x 6m W would be looking to extend about another 5m to L & also do a loft conversion at a cost of approx 50k so would it be worth doing…
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k-rend
Hi all, I am looking for advice on a product called K-Rend. I have been speaking to a builder about re-rendering the front of my house (part of the old pebble dash has slipped off) and he has suggested putting K-Rend on instead of normal sand and cement render as apparently it is lower maintenance (doesn't need painting)…
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Gas Fire Flue Help
Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I have just brought a Trident Gas fire off ebay (for my first home), little did I know that its a external flue type its not that straight forward. I have a normal chimney breast in my house and wondered if there was still a safe way of installing the external fan inside the…
