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Garden gate galvanising and coating
Got some quotes in for a new gate and one has come back with an additional cost of £60 for galvanising and £70 for powder coating. The others have been included in the price with oxide primer. The gate will either be black or white when in situ, but is it worth the extra costs for either or any of these?
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Any bathroom style gurus there?
Hi, I'm having my bathroom re-furbished and want to get some opinions :) . A. My walls will be tiled and the floor will be vinyl. I'm going to have some coving put in the ceiling but should I get a skirting board put in as well? B. I want an illuminated mirror above the sink. Should I go for one with an inbuilt cabinet or…
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Re-fit bathroom - advice please?
I'm wondering if I can get some top tips please for a bathroom re-fit? It needs to include a bath with shower over, a sink, loo and a shower screen rather than a curtain, with tiled floor and tiles to picture rail height. Good places to get the stuff and so on. We have a good plumber and electrician lined up.
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Help with shower
We have one of the showers that works alongside our storage heater electric heating system (sorry i'm really bad at describing this!) Similar idea to this, although at least 10 years old. http://www.astra247.com/3853/Heating-Products/Triton-LP-Thermostatic-Mixer-ShowerExposed/White-and-Chrome/froogle It hasn't worked for…
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Need a cheap cross cut shredder
Evening all I need to get a cheap cross cut shredder does anyone know of anywhere selling them cheap. Looked at ebay and Amazon. Thanks
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Lean to
Im moving to a small house that lacks storage space, im looking at getting someone to build a lean to, any advice and thoughts on approx costs? lookin at about 6ft wide and about 15-18ft long, also the current floor is unlevel and cracked concrete floor.
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Recommendation for online bath stores?
Hi, I've been looking at a few web sites for bathroom stuff and came across: www.bathsuperstore.com www.boundarybathrooms.co.uk Has anyone had any experience of these 2 companies? Are there any particular web sites which I should consider? Cheers
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wanted kit to join 2 singles to make a king sized bed
i have seen in a catalogue which came through the door (and thrown away!) a kit comprising of a band which goes around both single / twin beds to 'lock' them toghether and a central foam (?) joiner which fits between them so fill the 'gab'. Apprantely these are used in many hotels. I have googled and can find them in the…
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Renovating elevated deck footings - advice please
I have a 24 ft x 24 ft elevated deck built on a sloping terrace in my garden. It is supported by 4x4 posts (12 off). The posts at the rear of the deck are 2ft high and the 6 ft at the front. The footings for the posts are 12" diameter concrete pilings about 3 ft deep into the ground so it's a sturdy foundation. The problem…
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Moving a door
We live in a new build house and have quite a large cupboard upstairs - it was meant to be an airing cupboard and then company changed their mind and put combi-boiler in so we got an extra cupboard. The cupboard shares a wall with the box room and we would like to seal the door up, and have one fitted from the box room…
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Plaster lathe ceilings - how to replace?
Hi, underneath the wood chip paper on the ceilings of the house we are buying, looks like plaster lathe. As we cannot live with woodchip ceilings, a builder has suggested that the best way in dealing with this is to remove the lot and then plasterboard and skim. He reckons about £550 for a 4.6m x 3.7m room. This really…
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What is an accumulator - in plumbing terms?
Hi, I would appreciate if could someone explain what an 'accumulator' is please - in laymans terms - with relation to a plumbing system, and how it works?
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Car Parking misery
Not sure where to post this but will try here first. Basically, live on a 30 house estate, all houses have driveways that easily take 2 family cars and with some bumper to bumber parking you would get 3 on the driveway. Some houses have scarificed part of their front gardens to extend their parking space but there are many…
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washing machine - detergent still in drawer after wash and
it pauses 2x in cycle when starting to fill to take tablet and when rinsing so fabric softener is not being taken. any ideas on can this be fixed please??? thanks.
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Best way to sand/strip/brighten up this banister
I am moving in a couple of weeks and have 10 days in between getting the keys and my removals date. I am going to spend this time decorating the new house,it needs painting everywhere, it seems much easier to do it with a totally empty house. I would also like to do something with the banisters which are very dark and not…
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bathroom quote - to good to be true?
Hi, I am just in the horrible process of finding someone to refit by bathroom. it is 3 by 4 metres and currently fully tiled (lovely beige with blue butterflies!?!) with bath, separate shower, toilet and sink. I want the whole lot ripped out, replastered, shower over bath and sink and toilet replaced. the plumbing involves…
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Boots Appliance Worry Free insurance
Normally I run a mile from anyone who wants to offer me insurance on an appliance, however, I thought this sounded ok.... Can you give me your thoughts? ProductPriceIndesit IWB5113 Washing Machine in White a month £3.99 Accidental Damage We understand that accidents happen, with WorryFree you are covered for any damage…
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Cleaning Red Quarry Tiles
Hi all We have had a hearth made out of reclaimed red quarry tiles for our woodburner to sit on,i would like to know what would be best to clean them up & then bring them back to life (colour etc) I have read about caustic soda,HG Golvpolish & Tableau Red Floor Polish. Has anyone used the above & done the same sort of job?…
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kitchen in playhouse
Hi, I want to either make or buy a wooden kitchen to go in my daughters new playhouse in the garden. But when I say wood, its actually mdf type stuff. It stays dry in the playhouse, but might get a bit damp, do you think it would be ok?
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Advice needed. Building regulations......
Hi, I have had plans drawn up for an extension falling within permitted development by a clued up architect who is very familar with my local authority. I'm just confused now by the next steps and the options we have. I know we have to submit the plans at a cost of £75.00 for the certificate. Questions: 1. Do I need to pay…
