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British gas drain cover
Just wondering if anyone has British gas drain cover and used it? I called them out for my drains, they did a CCTV survey and said the soil pipe near the house was cracked and the 6m drain under my yard has displaced joints and needs relined. Their cover has an upper limit of £1000, they (well dynorod) priced the job at…
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Build small wall properly - how to?
Hi We had a problem with damp caused by someone putting a flower bed right up against the wall, 6 inches higher than the DPC and blocking an airbrick. We have dug the flower bed back down to DPC level and about 2 ft away from the house wall. So the level of flower bed is the same height as it was in rest of garden but…
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3D Software
I have my houseplans on a DWG file and would like to see them in 3D. I would also like to be able to add furnishings and colour etc. Is there such software out there that can do a clean transfer from 2D to 3D? If not can anyone recommend a stand alone 3D programme where i would add the dimensions. Many thanks.
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which electronic wallpaper stripper
should I buy please.
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wallpaper perforator
Please help am looking for this http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/ELXPPF1.html am in east london. Would prefer to buy in shop than internet.
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someones done an awful job at asbestos removal, help needed.
We are having a lot of work done on our house, mainly by one reputable builder and other people recommended by him, he does very good work and is reliable however... We had, until today, an asbestos ceiling in our garage. we have a big concrete hole half full of water in the garden thats got some rubble in it and will be…
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Re-roofing materials and supply- Welsh slate questions
Hi there, I have a few specific questions relating to Welsh slate vs. man-made fibre cement slates that I haven't been able to find answers to or concerns about having searched the 'In my Home' forum. I wonder if anyone out there could please comment if relevant to any of your own experiences? A bit of backgound: I am…
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Oak or beech work top
Running out of money but want wooden work top in kitchen. Should we go for beech or oak, and anyone know of a good website to buy them from? We have units 570 deep, so does that mean I need 600 deep work tops?
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laminate flooring help
Hi all, start out in my first flat and taking on the diy jobs. was wondering if someone could answer a small qustion for me? Recently i put down laminate flooring (sound board proofing underneath) however i have noticed now that when i stand on some parts it apears to flex slightly not that big a deal but annoying. so now…
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consumer unit advice
We had our consumer (fuse box) changed to a 12 way RCD type today. The electrican said he could not issue a certificate as system failed on following points: -upstairs lights have no earthing connection. -kitchen sockets are 1.5mm2 cable not 2.5mm2. -some sockets use braided wire not solid core. -some sockets in the same…
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Interior decorating forums
Does anyone know of any active interiors forums? I particularly like vintage/retro/eclectic style and follow many blogs but cant seem to find any forums on it. I know of a shabby chic forum but thats not what I'm after. Any help appreciated.
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mattress protectors/toppers-what's the difference?
Hi all, Have been looking at mattress protectors from a well known online department store, and would like to know, what is the difference betweem=n the two>? And are they worth the money? In short, which one should we go for? Many thanks Clive
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Anyone heard of the brand "Luxury Mattress" before
Bought a pocket sprung memory foam under luxury mattress brand... any one know what these were like? Apparently Luxury Mattress Brand is a Leeds company.
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New Kitchen -Kitchen Fitters or self
Will be doing my Kitchen in April, maybe May. The cost of buying all items, units, appliaances, worktops myself doing it myself is about £14k, includes about £1.5k for labour, Tiling and Electrician and worktop fitting. A kitchen installation company have quoted me £19k for the complete job, done in 4 days. So £5k extra…
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Pocket doors
Does anyone have any experience of pocket doors? Are they a useful and hassle-free way of saving space, or an expensive gimmick that tends to go wrong and is a nightmare to fix when they do? I've tried searching the forum for them but can't find anything. Thanks very much everyone.
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Cooke & Lewis or DIY-Kitchens
Hi all First time post, long time lurker. Just looking for some opinions on the above. Having my kitchen done and it's down to the above two. TBH, was set on going for the second nature kitchen from diy-kitchens.com priced at £3700 as have seen nothing but decent reviews about them. Equivalent cost for C&L came out at…
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Guidance needed: Fixing an acrylic donation box to an mdf plinth
Hi, I have built an mdf plinth on which to sit an acrylic donation box for a local charity I am involved with. I need to fix the acrylic box on top of the plinth and wondered whether gluing or screwing the box would be the best option. If drilling and fixing would be best - any tips on drilling acrylic? I will also need to…
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Cheapest company to line drains
Unfortunately my pitch fibre pipes arent covered on my house insurance. Does anyone know the cheapest company to go with who will line them? I am pretty skint at the mo! So far, quotes are coming in at around £100 per metre plus vat. Thanks!
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Drilling in small spaces 250mm?
Can u get small drills or do you drill at 45 degrees? Or can you get an attachment for regular drills?
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Boiler Scrappage scheme. .. £400 off a boiler
According to the Energy Saving trust website all the vouchers available for this scheme have been allocated and the scheme is therefore closed as of 14.00 hrs today 26 March 2010. http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Boiler-Scrappage-Scheme-NOW-CLOSED
