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wood or laminate worktops?
I have brain freeze from thinking about kitchens!!! :eek: We have chosen a high gloss cream kitchen from Howdens (glendevon cream) but their worktops are only 3m long & I need just over that on one length so I need to buy 2 x 4m lengths and a breakfast bar (2m x 900) I have been looking at real wood & found some decently…
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Toilet question!
If you ordered this: http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=20001&partNumber=1602108&c_2=2%7Ccat_16849187%7CToilets%7C14111026&c_1=1%7Ccategory_root%7CBathroom%7C16849187 would you expect to get the silver handle that goes on the outside of the cistern? It was missing from the…
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Great 'how to find decent tradesmen' hunt
Everyone has heard horror stories about rogue brickies and dodgy plumbers. So we want to tap MoneySavers for their top tips on finding decent traders. What’s the best way to get quotes, haggle and avoid paying for work you don’t need? Are there any calamities you you’ve learned from? Hit reply to share your suggestions.…
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Siting a freezer
Hello all My new house doesn't have a freezer and I'm trying to work out if I can fit one it - am finding it surprisingly difficult without one! There is a spare corner but it's next to a radiator. I was wondering if this would affect the freezer at all? I barely ever have the heating on much but will have to a little in…
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Pitch Fibre Drain problem
Hi all I have recently moved into a house built in 1970, it is the last house on the run of a shared sewer running under the rear gardens of the propertys. Following a series of blockages that affected my neighbour and us we decided to get a cctv survey carried out by Metro Rod so we could understand the nature of the…
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Time to complete a job?
I had a building company round last night to provide a estimate/quote for some internal structural works including new cloakroom and fitting a new kitchen, they will project manage the job as well and they have all the trades in house. Nice guy and said all the right things until the amount of time it would take to do the…
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is InterconnectIT Cat6 cable a good make?
hi my sparky is using the cat6 around my house, manufactured by InterconnectIT, is it a good make?? or does it not really make much of a difference??
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what cable do Virgin Media use from outside to the modem inside
Hi guys, what cable do Virgin media use in this day and age, to connect from the distribution point (the box they stick outside ur house on the wall - i maybe using the wrong name for it :mad: ) to the modem inside the house???
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New bannisters and skirting
Can anyone give me a guide price on how much it would be to replace the skirting in my hallway, (downstairs only - not up the stairs or landing), replace the architraves around 2 internal doors and replace the bannisters (spindles, base rail and handrail). I'd like to get this done due to its state (and colour) but don't…
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Perfect Fit Blinds
Hi, I'm looking for "Prefect fit" roller blinds for my conservatory. I am an experienced DIY'er and would to like to buy online and fit myself. Has anyone every bought and fitted these? If so were did you get them from :) Cheers Redrooster
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Moss fallen from gutter (birds?)
We've got some little bits of moss that have fallen from our gutters presumably. Maybe about 10 pieces at the front of the house along quite a long wall. My neighbour pointed it out. We are thinking maybe it was in the gutter and that the birds might have knocked it out. We got the gutters cleaned about 2 years ago (max),…
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Sugru - great at fixing most things!
I have used this product to fix a car window - it has loads of uses - its out of stock at the moment but you can register to be notified when it comes back. A quick search will get you to the website - I'm not affiliated at all just like things that work!
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up and over garage door-ave price?
Why is it that everything breaks at once?? My garage door has finally broken. Managed to get it closed to after 2 of us and an hour so think I def need a new one. I know its dependant on size but just had a quick browse and it seems supplied and fitted from various companies is anything from £500 upwards!!! OMG!! I coulnt…
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A Question for the builders perhaps
OK, went to the house I'm going to be buying. I want to knock down the wall between the kitchen and dining room. How do I know if it is load-bearing or not please? If it turns out it is load-bearing, it is likely to cost me an arm and a leg to put a steel thingy in to support? The length of wall is about 9'. The house…
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No hot water coming ou of taps but...
Hi, This morning when I got up there was no hot water coming out of the taps!:eek: I have tried forcing cold water into the hot tap and letting it drain out (airlock?), I then seem to get hot water out of the tap for roughly 2 minutes before it drys up again! Any suggestions, should I try the same trick again and again or…
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RG6 Vs CT100 for HD Signal
Hi guys, what is better to carry a HD signal (within a house), a RG6 quad shielding cable or CT100?? or they even capable of carry a HD signal?? it would either be carrying a HD signal from V+ box or a Freeview box? Thanks
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where to store a bike
We've just got a pink bike for my daughter but I'm not sure where to keep it to keep it nice. Hubby says theres no room in the shed but says we cant just leave it in the garden as it'll rust. I dont really want to buy a bike storage thing, they seem to cost far more than the bike itself, could I just get one of those…
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Locksmith Recommendation - Manchester
Can anyone recommend a reliable locksmith in the Manchester area? I have a UPVC door that's broken - the handle no longer works the latch and the door is stuck shut - I'm guessing a locksmith is the correct person to call?? Thanks
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Does window need replacing
Two front windows (lounge/main bedroom) were double glazed when we bought our flat in 2006. Not sure how old they're, but to compare they have black strip around the inside of each piece of glass, including the windows that open. Now my newer windows on the back which we had installed do not have this. Don't know if that…
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Living flame gas fire
My living room is approx 4m x 5m ceiling height 3.5m I have one radiator in there and a rather old living flame gas fire. I'm looking to buy a new fire but don't know know what kind of power/heat output I should be looking for ? Are there any online calculators for this kind of thing? thanks in advance
