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Sandstone smooth sealer?
I was wondering if you could help me out, I've recently layed Indian Sandstone paving slabs indoor's for the use of a fire harth. Im after a high gloss finish, but also a smooth one so it can be wiped down with a wet cloth. Anyone have any idea's of a product that will give me the desired effect? Thanks
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Need a replacement lid for Rival Slow Cooker,, help!
I assume this is the place to post this, but this morning I dropped the lid of my slow cooker and smashed it in half. Ive been searching the internet but cant find anywhere that does it. Am I stuck with buying a new one? the lid is from the cooker which is the dark brown one which sits in its silver heater thing? i love…
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CHeating & Hot water problem
I have a new Worcestor Bosch boiler with new controls, tank thermostat, wireless room thermostat, radiator valves etc. The last couple of weeks it seems that the water is heating up even though the programmer is showing thats its not on. The CH and Hot water can be programmed independently and the hw is only on for 75mins…
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gap between skirting, laminate floor and wall
My downstairs always feels cold even with the heating on and a bit draughty. I have laminate floor downstairs. After reading another thread on here (forgot which) I looked at my skirting boards, in some placesthere is quite a wide gap between the wall and the skirting and the floor and skirting. Its a 1900 mid terrace, so…
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Stone floor
My teenage sons and I moved to a new house (well insulated, doubled glazed, well-fitting non-draughty doors, central heated with combi boiler) earlier this year and haven't been here through the winter before. We managed to keep the heating off until the temperature dropped a week ago. We wear slippers, jumpers, socks,…
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mybuilder.com - any good?
Saw the link to this site through the channel 4 website. Need a bathroom and showerroom refitted/modernised, in the S. London area. Not too keen on ratedpeople due to the mixed reviews, but was wondering if anyone has used mybuilder.com?
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corrugated slate in the attic between rafters?
Hello I am pulling up all the ancient insulation in the attic (40's house) and have discovered waht looks like corrugated slate underneath it. Underneath this corrugated slate layer is wood. Why would the slate layer be there - most of it is breaking up and loose.
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Combi boiler
Hi everyone a friend of mine wants to know where he could get a chep combi boiler. He wants it as cheap as possible, he is in the north west. Thanks!
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House Move - No Heating (Brrrrr!!)
Hi all, can somebody please advise on this problem. I have just moved in to a house I bought. The property has been vacant for about 12 months but all supplies are still connected and working. The heating system consists of a Baxi Solo boiler and a hot water cylinder, and seperate controls for water/heating, and a…
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Tumble dryer query.. ..
Okay, Ive started to wash my work clothes at work because we have a tum ble dryer there. But... ... ... When I take out my uniform its mental with static! How do I stop that? Or get rid of it? If only I had a wife, I bet she would have known the answer .. lol ..
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Turning off power to Burglar Alarm?
Hi all, I've just moved into a rented flat which contains a burglar alarm system, which we are unable to set as the landlord has never been able to find out the relevant codes. The system is wired in to the mains, and the sensors are constanly on and flashing, but the control box just says 'unset'. Will the alarm go off if…
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Stacking fridge & freezer advice
I have been given a lovely matching pair of an under worktop fridge & freezer. My friend has them stored in the garage until i am ready and they are stacked on top of each other. It looks great and would much better suit my needs if i could put them in my kitchen this way. Is there any sort of kit i need to buy or anything…
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Fitted washer/drier plinth
I have been fitting my own kitchen. I have yet to put the plinths on but at the bottom of the machine there is a screw topped fluff collector. Which i would need to be able to get access too. Just wondered what was the normal way of fitting. Would i run the plinths either side and make that one removable. Or would i do one…
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is this what I need?
Hi, We have just had lovely new carpet and underlay fitted, but the door wouldn't fit over it (previous carpet was so thin you could see the floorboards underneath), so is off and our bedroom is open plan :( So obviously we need to take a bit off the door-is this the right tool for the job? And is it as simple as shaving…
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Can this be fixed - problem with gas fire
Hi My nephew has kindly ripped a hole in the black fire proof fabric that is on the gas fire. The part where the flames hit the fire. Is it likely this bit can be replaced or will it be a new fire?
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how much would it cost to fit an electric shower
its a 8.5kw one, we have the shower already but not any of the cables/pipes i live in the east end of newcastle if that makes any difference?
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Cleaning the Oven
What do you guys suggest for cleaning out the oven?? I am currently using some Mr Muscle Foam stuff, but it usually takes 3 days to get it all cleaned. What about using a steam cleaner? Any good? Cheers.
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Dryer installation
How do I put my dryer in properly so the vent hose thing goes outside? Thanks
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Would you rearrange kitchen to fit in a fridge freezer?
We're currently doing up our house to sell. The kitchen is in reasonable condition, but at the moment only has room for an under cabinet fridge and freezer. We need a new work top, and we'll re-do the tiles, so should we also try to make space for a fridge freezer? It's a small kitchen, so I can't afford to lose any…
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Powerflush
I have home care 200 with BG. Today I had to have my radiator in bathroom replaced as it was leaking. BG gas engineer told me in future any leaks from radiators will be charged unless I have a powerflush which will cost more than £700. He said all the radiators including the 3 yrs old boiler are full of sludge. I can go…
