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TV bracket extended or flush
Friend has bought a wall mounted TV bracker for LCD TV , it is one that extends out and not flush He says extend is better as it allows you to dust behind the TV more easily (have to admit this is something that i did not take into account regarding wall mounted TVs So is it better to get the extend bracket or the better…
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Stolen Plant Pots!
A hanging basket which I lovingly planted up last year, packed with Hyacinth bulbs and viola all just coming into bloom. Gutted! I always have pots and baskets outside and have never had a problem before. Anyway....has anyone ever used any type of small alarm to try and stop this happening again? I am thinking Betterware…
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Advice needed Roofer has blown electrics in the garage - what now?
I was lucky enough to secure a grant to replace the flat roof on our home and was over joyed when work started on Monday by a local company that had been recommended to us by the local builders merchant. However my joy has now turned to despair as they have managed to damage the wiring in the garage meaning we now have no…
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Which boiler - Worcester, Glowworm or Vallient
Need a new combination boiler for a 1 bed flat. Have been offered the three above all 24kw Would appreciate any thoughts on which to pick or more importantly which to avoid! Many thanks Joe
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Selling flat, taking electric oven. How to leave wiring?
I'm in the process of selling my flat. The buyer is going to redo the kitchen and says he doesn't want the built in oven. It's a fairly new oven, so I plan to remove it and take it with me (likewise for hob). It was only fitted recently by an electrician. He didn't even need to turn the mains off, just the switch on the…
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Searching for non-normal sized pillows
Hopefully someone will understand what I'm looking for ! Don't want a bolster cushion type pillow, neither do I want a normal sized pillow. What I'm looking for is a pillow that is as wide as a normal pillow (26"), as deep as a normal pillow, but is only a half to two-thirds in size of a normal pillow from front to back…
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Drilling holes for pipes through walls
Hi Have a set of hardened steel hole saws - but am not sure these are the right tool to drill through brick walls for water and drainage..... I am concerened that the reach is insufficient....do I go so far and cold chisel....then go again? or is there an easier method? do have long maisonry drills but not sufficient width…
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Can you freeze bread dough?
I'd like to try making dough with my bread maker. I normally use milk and eggs (rather than just water) to make brown bread. Can you freeze the dough at all? If yes, for how long?
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immersion hot water tank overfilling, help pretty please
:wave:Hi everyone I'm hoping someone out there can help me please? I have an ancient immersion boiler in my bathroom with the cold tank above it. When the immersion is switched on it, the cold tank leaks over the top into the cupboard. Its full to the brim and the water starts to heat up it just leaks over the side which…
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What is this called please?
It's like a thick hardboard with vertical grooves, so that you can bend it round into a circular shape? I haven't seen it for years - but we don't have many DIY places round here - is it still available do you know? Thanks
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Decorating for saddo singles
Afternoon All, I have decided over the Easter Bank Holiday Wkd to decorate my bedroom. But... having to do it on my all on my own :(and that is putting me off, shifting wardrobes, having to move stuff pretty heft furniture about my own etc, then not having that much room to work around the bed .... I’m not bad at…
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Combi Boiler - Water coming out very hot
Can anyone give me some advice on how to lower the temperature of the hot water coming out of my combi boiler? I have turned the dial down to its lowest setting but this does not make any difference. I have a Ferroli boiler. Thanks
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Nightmare moving Gas Meter. What can/Can't we do?
Hi all I'm asking this question for a friend. She tells me: "We have just moved into this house and want to renovate the Kitchen. At present, there is an ugly Gas meter slap bang in the middle of the wall right in the middle of the kitchen at about 5 feet from the ground. You couldn't of chosen a more awkward position for…
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house style advice needed
This is our living room at the moment 1) I was staring at the fireplace last night and I was wondering whether I should paint the brickwork cream - does anyone think the bricks look ugly? I was wondering, if we changed our mind how difficult it would be to reverse the idea? 2) In the alcoves either side, I was wondering…
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New entranceway
Hi, I currently have an L shaped kitchen that was created by converting the garage and joining it to the original kitchen... all good. We are thinking about blocking off a portion of the extension to create a separate utility room and putting in a false wall lined with units and an intenal door back in the rest of the…
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PLEASE HELP! Which steps to do first when replacing cloakroom suite?
I'm getting a plumber to fit a new toilet and sink into our downstairs cloakroom. Will need a joiner to replace door and skirtings etc. Want flooring done and also some sort of pvc wall panels half way up the walls to cover missing tiles round sink and dirty wall behind loo. Anybody know what sequence they should be…
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Maintenance charge for shared areas?
Hiya, I need a bit of advice and guidance please :) Our house is ex HA. We have owned it for 11 years and last year the HA decided that they were going to start charging everyone in the road for maintenance of shared areas, landscaping etc. So last year we (and the other 18 houses of which 7 are still HA) started to pay…
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damp - cavity wall bridged
We are hoping to buy a bungalow - the survey has revealed some damp caused by the ground level being too close to the damp course and possibly the cavity wall being bridged by old fallen debris We have had a quote for sorting this out which seems very reasonable - but how exactly will they check for and remove the debris?…
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renovating stag furniture
We have some Stag bedroom furniture in Limed Oak. It's about 15 years old I guess - but still in good condition apart from the top surfaces The veneer is stained and lifting in some places - leaky coffee cups on the bedside cabinets and make up stains on the dressing table I guess! Perhaps we could cover the top with some…
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WB (Greenstar 35 HE PLUS) Boiler, new heat exchanger and pump, how much?
Ball park figure please?
