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Double Glazing Problems
Hi All I wondered if I could pick the brains of any litigation experts out there with regard to a current double glazing problem. A year ago I employed a company to replace 7 windows and 2 doors in my property, having previously seen their work a colleague’s house. Unfortunately I have had quite protracted problems with…
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advice on putting up a bunk bed
ive just aquired some hush bunk beds originally from additions/ choice catalogue, pic here http://www.kays.com/hush-bunk-bed/495031174.prd?aff=buyat&affsrc=home&cm_mmc=buyat-_-affiliate-_-na-_-deeplink but its come with no assembly instructions , does anybody have the same bed or know where i can find instructions on the…
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Wide curtains
I need some wide curtains for my bay window. The curtain track is 275 cms wide. I am just wondering whether to have 1 pr of made to measure curtains or buy 2 pairs ready made which will be much cheaper. I know it is a matter of preference, but would like to know which option will be better, 1 pr or 2 prs of curtains for…
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another planning application question
Why can the person who applied appeal against a decision yet the people objecting to it cant appeal? Madness?
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Changing dishwasher for washing machine
Can someone advise - the kitchen is only small and until now has had a slimline dishwasher in it. We now want to change the dishwasher for a toploading narrow washing machine. Are the pipes all the same and is it a simple switch over?? Thanks.
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Double glazing in Bradford/Leeds
Hi, Would anyone care to recommend some quality reliable double-glazers in Bradford (West Yorkshire). We're looking to get our detached victorian house double glazed and am starting to look around to approach some companies for a quote. Anyone have any experience of using Coral Windows in Bradford? Thanks :)
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Old BT equipment on house...
I have a large old metal bracket stuck on the corner of my house near the roofline, it's been there years and now rusting away. It hasn't been used for at least 15 years. It's the large old brackets they used to attach the BT wire coming to the house to. I recently found damp on the inside of the wall and am worried the…
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Central heating pipe clicking noise-help needed
We have got traditional central heating system with the hot water tank in one bedroom (hot water and radiator all run through gas boiler). There was a noise coming underneath the board in two bedroom intermittently and it get so loud that we (including 2 month old baby) couldn't sleep during the night when central heating…
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dishwasher leaves everything white
We've had our dishwasher about a year I think and always used whatever tablets are on offer or cheapest at the time, and often break them in half. But recently its not been cleaning things so well, leaves some plates, cups, etc still dirty and everything else seems to be covered in a white powdery film. I clean it…
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condenstate pipe pointing upwards-cause for concern?
Hi I have a Valiant ecotec plus 837. 2 weeks ago during temperatures which never rose above -4C (got an outside theremometer) for the whole week, the condenstate pipe froze and the boiler stopped working. I poured boiling water on the outside of the pipe and used a hairdrier on the pipe inside. A lot ofice and water seemed…
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Help with ceiling please
need advice re ceilings. I live in a 1960s flat. there are cracks in some of the ceilings. the lounge ceiling has some sort of pattern on it. I will put pics up for people to comment. my ? is do i need to replace the whole ceiling because of these cracks or can they be repaired. The actial ceiling seems rather solid where…
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Implications of not paying VAT? (new windows)
Hi :) I'm getting window quotes at the mo and when I asked if we could get a discount for paying a lump sum one guy said 'sure, I'll forget about the VAT'. While cost wise this sounds great I'm just wondering about the impllications. What if something goes wrong with the windows? Thanks for all your help. Sml
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Valuing Antique Furniture
Hi I have just inheirited some antique furniture and just wondered the best way (and cheapest) to get it valued. Has anyone tried value my stuff . com or should I just ring round auction houses???
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Best gas cooker - any advice?
Hi all I need to buy a new gas cooker and as it's a lot of money to spend I would really appreciate some help. I've tried searching for reviews but they are limited so thought of you lovely people! I want a free standing cooker, gas hob and oven, not fussed about a glass lid, want two ovens (one with a grill), 60cm wide…
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freestanding tap for bath
hello, can anyone give any recommendations of a company/website that sells freestanding taps (for a freestanding bath) at a reasonable price? would be very grateful!! thanks
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mattress toppers
I am confused. Which is best a memory foam topper or a cotton type with polyester filling. Just come back from a hotel which had a polyester one and it was lovely and cosy but the more I read the more I don't know which is best.
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shower screen covering - ideas please?
A bit of a preamble.... It's a self build bungalow and having bought the plot in the boom, and sold our house during this recent doom, money is tight and a previously comfortable budget is now decidedly uncomfortable. Thank Goodness for MSE:) The only way I can justify the nightmare of the last 18 months is to ensure that…
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Washing bean bag covers
:question: Does anyone have any advice on how to empty and refill bean bag covers without getting the beans all over the floor. I have two dogs, both with corduroy bean bags for beds. These obviously get muddy/smelly but I hate having to wash them as invariably I land up with more beans on the floor than in the dustbin…
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Square rugs
Evening all! ...am looking for a square rug (2mx2m) for the living room - either plain wool or sisal with a cotton/linen border, something like this : http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90025402 I've already found a few places that'll make me a 'custom' one for $$$$ but does anyone know anywhere in the UK that'll…
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advice given.filling in gaps between floarboards
sanded my boards in the summer & many people recomended filling the gaps with sawdust/glue,dont get me wrong am gratefull for the advice but what with the boards shrinking ect the sawdust/glue joints have mainly come away.so now have filled the gaps with flexible cork which hopefully will exspand/contract with the…
