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Double Glazing Draft
We moved into a 1956 built bungalow at the beginning of September. Our first job was to get the extension/sunroom/conservatory modernised with new double glazed windows, french doors and a 35ml polycarbonate roof. True to form, we had all sorts of problems with the double glazing company, but thought it was all sorted out…
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homebase refused to refund? Any suggestion
Got a kitchen delivered last friday and went into store today to return the handles coz I got better ones from elsewhere. A manager came out and refused to refund although the handles're NOT customer made. The kitchen's actually a price match and the price i paid's well below their actual price. I understand I paid a…
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Boiler no timer - is this normal/allowed?
I have just moved into a rental property with a new gas-fired condensing combination boiler. After searching around for ages we have discovered that there doesn't appear to be a timer/clock. There is a thermostat dial in the hall and a grey Honeywell box next to the boiler which just has three grey buttons with a red light…
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Annex/Extention
Hi, im looking for advice on getting a government grant or loan for undertaking an extention on my 3 bedroom detatched house. There is alot of ground space and 2 garrages to build ontop of. Planning permission for an additional 2 bedrooms and living room was granted to the previouse owners in the past but has now expired,…
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Boiler Service Paperwork
Can someone in the know shed some light on what paperwork you should get from your GSR heating engineer when they service your boiler? My previous boiler was old and we didn't bother having it done however the new boiler has a 2 year waranty and one of the conditions is that it is serviced anually, that and the fact that I…
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Replacing a Bath
Our bathroom is in pretty good shape, but the bath itself is damaged. I looked into getting it resurfaced and was told this was not possible as the damage was due to too much movement in the bath causing the gel surface to crack. The bath did indeed move a lot from the time we moved in (brand new house). After some years…
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Beware windows 7 rip-off!
[FONT="]If you buy a new computer on the basis that the useless Vista which is supplied with it will be replaced free by windows 7, don't believe it. Here’s a letter which I have just sent to Curry’s and HP: [/FONT] [FONT="]A few months ago, I bought an HP laptop from Curry’s. One of the things which helped…
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Recommend a roofer / builder
Hi everyone Can anyone recommend a roofer (or a builder who fixes roofs) in the Bolton / Mcr area? I've tried logging a call on myhammer but only one person came out and said he would have to "call his roofer mate" before giving us a price - didn't really instil confidence!! :confused: HELP! Thanks V
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Transfering food from one fridge freezer to another..
We have a newish USA fidge freezer and are having it replaced next week..is it poss to put the food into the new one straight away or will it all defrost?! can't remember how long it took last time as dh did it but know it was fairly quick.. Thanks
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When is plaster dry enough to paint?
:D I know it's probably an obvious question but as someone who has no idea and we need our kitchen soon, how can you tell when plaster is dry enough to paint?
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New tumble dryer making a funny noise!
hi please help I have just got a new bosch tumble dryer, condenser We've plugged it in etc & its making a noise like there is something stuck in a fan somewhere. i dont want to call straight away incase i have missed somethign or not set something up correctly. thansk Katie
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Help with dealing with insurance companies
Hi, Can anyone help? As a result of a faulty water tank installation we've had flooding in our loft and through our kitchen ceiling causing quite a bit of damage. The Gas Board have admitted liability for this but are being very pushy and are trying to down play the claim. I've thought about engaging a loss Assessor but…
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Adding a second bathroom
Need an extra toilet adding ... It could be added under the stairs, but this means violating building regs by having a toilet door straight onto the kitchen. We may be able to get around it by creating a door to the toilet just before a door to the kitchen, but I'm wondering, if we go against building regs what's the worst…
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Timber Sash Double Glazed Windows
Hi We've just bought a house with aluminium double glazed windows which need replacing. I'd like to replace with timber double glazed sash matching the houses on either side (husband not too bothered about them being timber or UVPC) , however first quote from German Window Company has come back at approx £14k for bay…
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Damp around new patio door - who's responsibility?
Hello all, I did consider merging my question with one of the other damp threads but thought I may get more responses with a new thread. I have a Victorian terrace, with the kitchen/diner in the back room. I recently installed a patio door in this room out onto the quite damp rear yard, the yard has some steps up to a lawn…
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Paint peeling from interior walls - next step
A couple of years ago, I stripped the wallpaper from my living room walls and painted with a matt emulsion. A year or so later, the paint started peeling and flaking , so the walls were sanded smooth and painted again. This happened again a few months ago, so sanded and painted again. More peeling so have given up, decided…
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not much heat from woodburner
recently had a double double wood burner installed..for some rason i thought it would of kicked out alot more heat as from memory when have been to others they seem to really kick out the heat!! ideas? ps im just burning off cuts mainly hard wood/oak
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Kitchen knives
Sorry to post this here but I don't know where to go!!! I have recently purchased some new kitchen knives. I want to dispose of my old ones and for obvious reason's don't want to put them out with the rubbish. Anybody know how I can dispose of them safely? Thanks
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Vaillant Boiler Help - f.22 Error
Not sure if this is the correct board for this problem. My vaillant boiler shows a f.22 error message and neither the heating or hot water is working. Earlier this morning I noticed that the water pressure bar was low and filled the boiler to 1.5. But when I turn either the hot water or heating ON, I get error f.22. Anyone…
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Can anyone recommend a builder in the Wokingham/Berks area?
Don't know whether I'm posting in the right thread, but just wondering if anyone can recommend a builder in the Wokingham/Berks area? Looking to have a single storey extension and garage conversion - so if anyone has had something similar done and can recommend the firm they used would be very grateful. Very nervous -…
