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Probably silly question about ceiling lights
I was lucky enough to get lights like this for a tenner about a year ago. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAR-ACOLYTE-5-LIGHT-FITTING-SEMI-FLUSH-SATIN-BRASS-/280436496444?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item414b51583c and in the winter they are lovely. However in the summer they put out far too much…
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house renovating, better to use one builder or various tradesmen?
We are buying a house that needs some work, we want to get the following job done as quickly as possible after we move in skimming of most the walls, slate tile flooring fitted, floor leveled in one room and wood floorng, Replace floorboards in one bedroom would it be better to hire one all rounder? or to get someone for…
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Buying a re-possessed home
Hi All, My husband and I have just bought our first house house :T which is a repossession. Our entry date is 13th August 10. There is no water, electricity or gas supply to the property as it was all cut off. Im looking for information on costs to get all of these services re-connected - all will have been previously…
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1p an hour heaters?
My father in law has heaters in his house that he claims cost him 1p an hour to run. Is he deluded or can you actually buy panel heaters that don't cost very much to run? If so would you be able to give me a helping hand what to look for to find them? Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you :)
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repair man flooded kitchen and ruined flooring
i have rented a washing machine and yesterday they came to unhook the old one and plumb in the new one. however while i was signing the contract the guy started fiddling around the pipes to get the old one out. i heard a masive whooshing noise, ran to see what was happening and was greated by high pressured mains water (?)…
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Smoothing over rough walls... really?
I hope we have all seen adverts for filler paint type stuff that is designed to go over old artex, and leave a perfectly smooth finish, and even your granny and dog can achieve the same results. Is this really true? I'm am highly cynical that anything plastering related is best either left to the pros, or only done after…
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Where would you put TV in this room?
I'm currently in the process of buying a flat, and cannot decide how best to lay out the living room, mainly where to put the TV! We need to buy a new TV and OH has been looking at 40inch LCDs but I have no idea where it would go where it would be in a good viewing position and not look stupid. There basically aren't any…
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Can a semi-recessed basin be fully recessed?
I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere. I am thinking of getting a basin similar to the first one below (can't post proper links so bear with me), which is semi-recessed, but would like to recess it fully in a deeper unit, as per the second link. I don't want it sunk under the countertop but would like it to…
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kitchen cupboards fell off wall
I am at the moment feeling very sick at the thought of what could have happened to my cousins baby today. She lives in a housing association property and moved in a couple of months ago. The kitchen looks fairly new although I cant say exactly when it was fitted. Today she called me in total shock so I went straight there…
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What is the best paint to use?
Hello all. I'm planning on decorating my dining room and living room this summer. I want to paint the walls a fairly light colour and would prefer a matt colour or at a push something with a very slight sheen. I have a dog who has a habit of walking along the wall when he is wet and so it needs to be wipe clean. Does…
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Argos and Homebase
Don't know if this is right forum or not. Just thought I would share a wee tip I did today. I bought two bookcases from Homebase. We had bought the same previously in Argos and wanted more. I had go a email from nectar saying Homebase were doing free delivery. So I got the exact same as Argos but in Homebase with free home…
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Plumbing Question
Hi, i have been asked to replace a bathroom sink, i had a look and the water is supplied by 10mm plastic pipe.(microbore?). what i would like to know are all fittings standard and what would be the best way to connect a mono tap. thanks
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What stronger mdf or chipboard
Me and the husband are planning to build a tv table (the huge one not flatscreen ) and was wondering which was stronger mdf or chipboard. Also as where looking at a monster sized sheet 1220 by 2400 is there anyone that delivers these types of product for a reasonable price wickes want 20 quid even tho the shop is 2 miles…
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Worcester bosh 25si
Is this a good combi to buy for an average semi house? 3 Beds with 1 bath. Worcester Bsoh 25 SI, would rather have the 27CDI but space is limited. Thanks
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Protecting the top of furniture ie sideboards.
Hi I have a few solid wood pieces of furniture, like sideboards and chests of drawers. What is a good way to protect them from wear and tear. At the moment i just cover them with old magazines. One suggestion is get some glass to fit, and lay that on top.
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Tree House Ideas Anyone?
Dear All Have just bought a bit of field at the back of our house and now have our own big oak trees, and i mean BIG. Does anyone have any ideas or pics or links to good treehouses that they have tried and built and found to be fab? The little ones are nagging about wanting their own 'famous five' - type den. many thanks…
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cleaning victorian tiles
I have taken up a 110 year old black and white victorian floor. Can anyone recommend the best chemicals to clean them? thanks
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Old house renovation advice
Hi, I have recently moved into a 1930's house. Over the years various parts of the house has been renovated and an extension put on 10 years ago. The house is structurally sound and I could live in it as is for many years, but I have my ideas and want to personalise it. Overview and were I'm going with this: All rooms are…
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Washing machine cover
I bought a new washer/dryer just under a year ago which came with a year-long manufacturer's warranty. This is now about to expire and I've been sent letters offering me a further two years for £199.00. I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice on this. I thought there might be an article on this somewhere on mse but I…
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Some advice needed please (Fridge/Freezer)
Hi all Recently our Beko fridge freezer which we paid £300+ for recently broke down due to the compressor stopping after only 18 months, I contacted the retailer under the Sale Of Goods Act and he basically wasn't interested and said that there wasn't anything he could do due to it being out of warranty which I knew wasn't…
