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Anybody got their boiler in an airing cupboard?
I just read you cannot use your airing cupboard to store linen etc if you have boiler installed there. Is this correct? I am having one installed there and intend to continue using it to store stuffs otherwise it will be a waste of space.
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Walls cracking around the blinds, help!
Hi there, have just recently moved into a new home (less than a month) and just now have noticed the area around where a set of blinds are joined to a wall have started to crack. Not sure what my best course of action is but something obviously needs to get fixed. Can anyone advise?
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do I need a girder if removing a non supporting wall?
I want to remove my living/dining room wall, I know its not a supporting wall but am not sure whether I need a girder or not? Can anyone help please?
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Laminate worktops query
Looking at worktops in a modest price range, matt laminate, and can't fathom out the difference between a piece costing £70 and one at £125 when the dimentions are exactly the same and the description doesn't differ. I know you get what you pay for - would the more costly one be likely to give longer service ? I'm looking…
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Tap revivers
My kitchen tap is one spout with a hot and cold seperate handle either side of the spout. I bought tap revivers kit mainly to change the cold tap as this messes about but I will do the pair. I stripped the tap down and took the cartridge out, but the new one although is the right size for the tap the length is a little…
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first time buyers, lots of work to do to perk it up - some basic questions?
Hello We are waiting to hear on an offer for a house we want as first time buyers. It looks pretty sound and brand new kitchen but needs quite a bit of decoration work to get it up to scratch. We are really enthusiastic about doing this and have some friends for help and advice as well as an expectation for labour for…
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wet room
Ok so 2 posts with no replies so will try another way. We are planning on doing this ourselves and just want tips and hints and products for best use. Have been looking at marmox gear for the tray etc, any good? it is concrete floor and brick walls. Needs insulating. Lowering ceiling (flat roof) all i know at the minute is…
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best price -skip hire east suffolk?
I need to hire skip for builders rubble, blocks. concrete etc, to be parked off road. Near Saxmundham East Suffolk. At least a 8 yard. Can anyone suggest reasonable company in this area (out in sticks a bit) Thanks very much
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Looking for an outdoor table, chair set £100 budget
Hi ive looked at the table and chair sets at B&Q, focus, homebase, asda, tesco, morrisons, wilkinsonsplus. Can anyone recommend anywhere i don't know about online that maybe do really good quality for my £100 budget (asking alot i know) or am i just best off keeping looking at the above.
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Washing machine relocating help!!
Good Morning. This is my first post, hoping I am on the correct board for some help! We have a very small kitchen in a 2 bed new build (tiny!) We cannot afford to move, so we have decided to stay put and make some changes to make the space work for us. One of the things we want to do is get a dishwasher in our kitchen. The…
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Cost of painting roughcast
Looking for a rough guide for painting the outside of a small bungalow that is needing a new coat of paint all paint supplied, labour only. Rough guide for price per meter
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carpet washer or steam cleaner??
We previously had a bissell carpet washer, it was forever breaking down, during its guarantee it was sent back to bissell for repairs, however it was always the same fult when it went again, we eventually got rid of it when it broke again, and vowed never to buy another bissell. We now want another carpet washer but dont…
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Floor tiles Edwardian House need cleaning.
I have a house and the floor tiles have "matted" and could do with cleaning/polishing. I would like to keep the originals and was wondering if anyone has any advice on renovating them or just cleaning off the grim. Thanks
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Shower waste...
I've bought a new shower tray without a waste included. The first few that came up when I googled were described as 90mm wastes. What's the 90mm measuring, exactly? The diameter of the drainage hole, the clearance underneath??? What do I need to measure to buy the right one, please? Also, the upstands for this tray cost…
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18k renovation, quote good?
Hi All, First post for me - proper useful these forums so I'd thought I'd get some expert opinions from you guys. Just want to know your opinions on these jobs quoted: The property is a 3 bedroom dorma bungalow... To remove existing Bathroom suit, remove all tiles from walls, remove brick wall in corner to enlarge floor…
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oven door won't keep shut
my oven door keeps coming open, i've replaced the catch but still have to bang shut then sometimes it'll openon its own, anyone know whats wrong with it
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Cheap Locks
Hello, I recently saw a thread with regards to people not receiving there products from Directlocks I was looking for some locks to buy yesturday and came across a company called Cheapest Locks It only cost me £4 for next day delivery and it was nice and simple to pay and I was talked through everything step by step. As im…
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Furniture cracking????
Hope someone can help or advise! I have two 3 seater leather sofas we have had for 5 years, and on one of the seats the leather is cracking, the other 5 seats are fine, I clean it regularly with leather balsam. The seat is not the most used either! so I can't understand why only one seat would crack and the other 5 not?…
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Approx Price for Carpet, Underlay and Fitting
Hi All, Just looking to get a bit of a ball-park figure just now. My house is currently up for sale, and after a bit of reflection would feel that carpeting throughout would freshen it up a little bit (currently stripped wooden floors which are not to everyone's taste I appreciate). I've had a wee look online and have…
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Bewst way to remove paint from a dado rail
I'm currently redecorating my hallway, and want to remove all the paint from the dado rail which was painted by the previous owners. I've been using a detail sander today - the results are ok, but not brilliant, and I'm also worried about the noise disturbing my neighbours who have young children. Is there a quieter,…
