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best method to lay Oak flooring??
i have just got hold of some oak flooring (NOT engineered), and was wondering what is the best way of laying it?? Different builders have given me different ideas, and confused me in the process) i'v come across so far with: - Floating (tongues and grooves glued together, with a membrain underneath the flooring) - Stapling…
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Purchasing Old Red Brick House. Advice
Hi, I maybe about to buy a 1930's house but have noticed the same thing on all houses of this age in and around my area. Here is a link to a similar property http://www.propertypal.com/5-holland-crescent-east-belfast-belfast/94916 Notice the dark red bricks spanning from the base up to about 3 foot. Does anyone know why…
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Objecting to planning permission - but can I get something in return?
I have received notice that they are planning to develop some old buildings (were industrial use) into homes/flats next to and behind my house. The old buildings were not too bad, as you just had brick walls to stare at. Overall I am in favour of the plan, as it makes good use of the space that is currently unused. But I…
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New build advise
Ok as many may recognise my name i am no diy`er and have come here for tips and advise before for me to use when we move... Well we are now moving mid April :j and have a new build house so all new and fresh. NOW my father in law has told me i cant decorate ie, paint as it is a new build. Is this right? If so how long…
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Central sealed system question
I live in a development of 54 flats and as new builds we have had a number of challenges with boilers. Long story short.... pressure has dropped in the systems at various speeds and because people haven't topped up the system manually some of the boilers have given up the ghost. I was shown how to manually top up my boiler…
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Help - Bosch dishwasher fault
Hi, I have a 4 yr old Bosch dishwasher (slimline SRS45E22) that won't stop at the end of its cycle. The time counts down to 1 min remaining but stays there with the pump/drain running. I have to turn it to 'reset' to get it to end. It started doing it occasionally a few months ago but now does it every time. I've tried…
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Post building work clean up - any advice?
Hi folks, I've recently had an extension built and as the project is coming to an end I've started the clean up operation. Everything is covered in dust - I've tried to keep on top of it, but it has been impossible. After spending all day yesterday on my knees scrubbing my stripped wooden floor only to have it dry out with…
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Boundary discussion
A slightly strange one... As per usual we are repsonsible for the boundary on one side of our garden (where we have a fence) and the other side is the responsibility of the neighbour on that side to maintain. But on the side where it is the neighbour's responsibility there is currently only a "chicken wire" fence along the…
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Getting parts for a fridge? Tried E-spares...
I need two shelves for my fridge freezer - it works perfect apart from the two broken shelves so I dont want to replace it totally. Got a price from e-spares of £24.99 each plus £4 delivery but I'm not sure if theres a way of getting these cheaper? Any Experts here who could recommend somewhere to buy from?
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Combi boiler pressure gauge question
Hello, Wonder if anyone can help me? Is it normal for the pressure gauge on our central heating system to go up and down? Sometimes, usually when the heating is not on, it goes down as low as zero, but increases up to around 0.5-1.5 of it's own accord when the heating is on. Am I right in thinking that if the pressure is…
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Radiator valves query
When our central heating was installed, we were asked specifically which side of the rad we wanted the thermostatic control to go on. I don't know if this was just a courtesy question so they could comply with our preference or if it mattered during the installation of the pipework runs. It became clear afterwards that one…
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Glass pendant light for 100 watt light bulb
I have decided to replace my existing living room light which takes 4 candle bulbs (now fitted with energy saving bulbs) with a light that i can fit a single 100 watt incandescent bulb to as i have some left. Most of the ones i have seen, even a plain pendent and ceiling rose in argos say 60watts max which seems daft to…
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First time buying a washing machine - what to look for?
:oHi guys, hoping someone can help.. I want to buy a washing machine for a rented cottage that has come to me unfurnished, but I have no idea where to start. My instinct was to buy the cheapest new one I could find from Argos, but then started thinking about quality, warranties, water consumption, all kinds of things I've…
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disconnecting and reconnecting gas to cooker
My dual fuel cooker needs moving to replace an element and then returning to position. The cooker repairman said that if the gas pipe isn't long enough to move the cooker without disconnecting the gas supply pipe, he isn't allowed to touch it as he needs to be CORGI/ GasSafe registered as I'm paying him for the work, but I…
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Where to buy Vado Life 4 hole deck mounted bath shower mixer
I know that duplicate posts are not recommended but I've just posted the following regarding the item in the title, and thought I may get a good response from this board: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=30909353 Thanks for any help!
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16kg Mirror on Plasterboard Wall
I've recently moved into a new house and am looking to hang a 16kg mirror on a plasterboard wall in my bathroom.. Its a bevelled mirror so dont really want any unsightly fixings that can be seen, what would be best to use? If anyone who knows about this kind of stuff could provide links i would be most grateful as i am a…
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Squaking noise when running hot water.....help
hello folks, last couple of days when the hot water is running there is a high pitched squeaking noise. Its difficult to locate the noise exactly but guessing its from the boiler. Has anybody come across this before?
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granite fireplace hearths
do they really have to be cut into sections when being used with an open fire to avoid cracking?? seems to defeat the object of using a nice slab of granite!
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Outside brick wall peeling
Hi We are about to sell our property and I want to do up the outside wall Our last neighbours painted it white but now its got loads of green marks and moss on it and the paint is peeling everywhere As we are moving I dont want to spend lots of money so dont want advice on sandblasting etc (we would do that if we were…
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Glass gas hob
I'm in the market for a new gas hob and have chosen a Teka CGX 70. This is variously described as, "gas on a glass hob", "bevelled tempered glass" and "crystal surface with ceramic treatment". I have some concerns since reading the manual which gives the following warnings: * When cooking with a griddle pan, stoneware pots…
