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ideal classic boiler packed up???
morning. last month we had lots of work done on our heating system has the downstairs rads weren't heating up enough. we had the rads balanced... then the electric box in the airing cupboard blew as a pipe leaked on it, so that was replaced. then the circuit board in the boiler had to be replaced. then we had the boiler…
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Damp appearing on interior walls of house
Hi all. We have a problem with damp appearing on some of the walls in our house which seems to have become more widespread during the recent cold snap. These patches are all restricted to interior walls which back on to exterior walls which are usually very cold. Does anyone know what can be done to fix this and what sort…
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Lagging pipes
Hi Maybe a bit of a daft question, but given recent events, do I need to lag the HW pipe that comes from the boiler? It runs alongside an external wall and up beside the back door frame and it will be a bit of a squeeze to get the climaflex foam stuff behind it. Common sense tells me it should be lagged but I'm worried…
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Heat Recovery Ventilation
I'm about to start a new build and intend installing this whole house type of ventilation. So far i've approached two well advertised companies Villavent and Regavent for a quote which i'm still waiting for. Do any forum members have such a device installed from either of these companies or another manufacturer and have an…
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Buying electric cooker -recommendations please!
Hiya, We are looking to buy an electric cooker. I have put my foot down after far too long coping with a rubbish mini oven and a two ring portable hob (we've had 3, you can't clean them and they keep breaking down!). I guess we will have to spend between £200 and £300 for a half decent one but we're not exactly rolling in…
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Heated airing cupboard - tube heater
Hi I'm not sure this should be in here or the utilities section but here goes: I have an airing cupboard with a tube heater in it. I'd not used it in the 4.5 years I've lived here so far as I had a lot of 'stuff' in it as well as bedding/towels etc. Now that I've sorted it out I've discovered the joys of a warm cupboard,…
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Life Time Warranty ?
I have a Liff Limefighter anti scale device fitted to my combe boiler. After 18 years use it has sprung a leak. Liff say this device has a life time warranty on its magnets and body. I have telephoned Culligan International who own Liff they gave me the run around. Is it worth pursuing? How long is a is a life time…
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lost a set of keys, now want to replace front door lock
Hi all I live in a block of flats and have lost my set of keys somewhere in the building. The property is rented via a letting agent. They charge silly amounts of money for little things so i dont want to get them on the case unless i have to. I still have my spare key, but do not feel safe knowing there is a copy of my…
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Toy box planning and more
I'm thinking about making a toy box for my daughter and have found a couple of guides online but they don't look brilliant tbh. Anybody ever tried anything like this before and want to share knowledge? If it goes well i might even try a new TV unit, as i have a fair bit of stuff including an amp that's pretty big and needs…
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Rough idea of cost - double glazing
Hi, my gran needs new windows, does anyone have any idea how much she would be looking at for nine double glazed windows? Four of these are quite small - maybe 40" square, the other five are bigger windows, maybe 6-8 foot wide by about 5 foot high... None of them are bay windows, just ordinary flat windows. Just wondering…
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Help/ Advice please??
Hi, I've got to paint some skirting boards tommorrow. They've been painted white for 15 years. However, there are big dark spots coming through which my mum says are the knots showing through. Do I need to do anything before I paint them a gloss white (apart from rub them down)?? Thanks is advance! ZC
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Need spare part for a SMEG fridge - help!
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a spare part for a SMEG fridge, model number S30STRP3. Specifically, I'm looking to replace the glass shelf that sits on top of the salad box at the bottom of the fridge. Its not like one of the normal shelves in the fridge, its not as deep. Can anyone help me out? I've tried googling it but…
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Seagrass Carpet any views?
We're looking for an alternative floor covering in our dining room, it needs to be hard wearing as it is the main route through the house, not show foot prints, and give grip to a particularly bonkers springer spaniel without being pulled! I have seen some seagrass carpet pictures and wondered if anyone had one and could…
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Can anyone recommend a kitchen fitter in SW London?
I need a recommended kitchen fitter to fit a kitchen I am about to buy. If anyone knows someone good, could they PM me. I am based in the Kingston area. Thanks in advance.
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How can I get rid of my build up of rubbish bags?
Hello Can anyone tell me if they know how I can pay for someone to come and collect and my rubbish. I have a build up of 13 black bin bags of household rubbish and would happily pay to get it taken away. I have looked at hippo bags but these are about £50 for collection. Have no idea where to start Thanks x Alison x
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garden paving slabs moved alot in recent ice
most of the paving slabs in our garden have raised or lowered by up to 25mm in places due to the recent ice is it likely they will settle down to close to normal when the ground warms up , or will i have to get them all up and re level them
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cold concrete floor
Hi, can anyone suggest a cheap and easy way to insulate a cold concrete floor in a living room, at the moment it just has carpet directly on it and at some point when i have enough money i want to either get new carpet or woodstyle tiles or something...?? not sure yet.. but untill then is there a cheap way to make it a bit…
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Putting up a mirror in a tiled bathroom...
Firstly, I apologise if this is a stupid question. I'm completely DIY-phobic and this is my first time venturing onto this board :o I'm trying to find a way to put up a mirror in my bathroom. The bathroom is completely tiled, ceiling to floor, and because the property is rented I'd like to avoid drilling or anything…
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groaning hot water pipes
Hi, i live in a flat (owned not rented) and have noticed that a few seconds after i turn the hot tap on 9either in bathroom or in kitchen) there is a groaning noise, presumably from the pipes. Does anyone know what this means and what I should do about it. The hot water seems to be working fine but i'm worried the noise…
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Insurance Company Offering Me Less
Hi; I recently had my shed broken into and a lot of tools stolen. I spoke to my insurance company and compiled a list with what I paid from them (All purchased within the last 2 – 3 years). They have now come back to me saying that most of the tools can be purchased for less so the amount I will get off them to do this…
