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Hardwood Threshold
Hi, We have recently completed an extension. We now have a set of internal french doors that are fitted in a blockwork wall with a cavity. We would like to fit a hardwood threshold in the door space however, the threshold would need to be 13" deep due to the size of the wall. We cannot simply extend the flooring into the…
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Aluminium windows in Surrey / Middx
Dear Money savers, I'd like to install new windows and bifold doors in around August / September this year. I'd like a black finish - which is why I'm rejecting UPVC - as i hear expansion is an issue/ Can anyone recommend an economical and good quality supplier who covers Surrey / Middlesex (TW16) It's roughly 6 big…
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Wood preserve for Roble table
I bought this table yesterday...http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=11418293&fh_location=//catal!!!1/en_GB/categories<{9372012}/categories<{9372023}/categories<{9211016}/specificationsProductType=benches&tmcampid=4&tmad=c&ecamp=cse_go&CAWELAID=821968667 It is made from Roble Wood and I have done…
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repairs manuals
I have lost the link pointing to the subject of finding manuals online, can anyone assist please?
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Small Project - Need Help With Shopping List
Hi, We recently moved in to a house which has a conservatory situated beneath a bedroom window. Unfortunately the seagulls have taken a liking to the roof, which mean we are constantly trailing the garden hose through the house so that we can wash the roof from the bedroom window. What i would like to do is get a tap…
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Bath recommendation needed.
Hi, We were looking at buying a singel ended carronite arc bath to go with the Crosswater 4 hole bath set which can be found here http://www.crosswater.co.uk/product.php?rangeid=104&id=104 Carron have advised that the bath has corner blocks on the ledge so the taps won't fit. Can anyone reccomend a good quality bath that…
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Extending a concrete base for a greenhouse
Good morning. I wondered if anyone could advise if my plan for altering a concrete base for a new greenhouse is a good one. We have a 7' x 5' shed on a concrete base at present. The base is also 7' x 5'. The base is a raised part of a slightly sloping larger concrete hardstanding. I want to expand the raised base section…
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Decorators dust sheets
I have a lath and plaster ceiling that is ready to come down, I was going to get a plasterer in to sort it out but after seeing their prices I have decided to do it myself. I need some advice and some recommendations on which dust sheets to buy The 2 rooms are 4.1m x 3.5m and 3.5m x 3.1m and the ceilings aren't high. Thank…
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Best convection/ panel heaters
Hi all I'm looking to replace the wall-mounted convection heaters that heat my flat. They still work but are quite old and are now as off white colour (I'd like shiny new white heaters). Can anyone recommend a brand/ make of convection heaters. My current ones are Dimplex. I know this is a good make and I don't have any…
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Scotch guarding sofas.
I'm getting 2 new sofas & am thinking about scotch guarding them. I did as the company I am purchasing them from if they offered a scotch guarding & they didn't. Is it easy to do this at home? & what products are recommended for this purpose?
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Installing new WC under stairs
We are considering installing a new toilet under the stairs, and I want to do the bulk of the work myself and do it as cheaply as possible. Here is a simple diagram of what we want to do: There are a couple of things that I need to consider. Firstly, the consumer unit is where I want to put the WC, so I want to move it…
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Boiler replacement in Derby
I live in Derby and need a new boiler fitting, which needs to be installed in the garage instead of the kitchen. Anyone got any experience of gas fitters/plumbers in the Derby area?
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Loft Insulation advice please
My new home has quite a small loft. (you can see the eves? in the corners of the rooms below) The floor of the loft, therefore the ceilings below are lathe and plaster. It currently has old pillows as insulation put up there by the previous owner. I haven't got the mobility to get up there and do the job myself, so a…
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Colour coding pipes in the home
Ok I'm currently changing my water and central heating copper pipes with the plastic barrier pipes. Now I know that the gas copper pipe to the new boiler will have the yellow tape on it but want to check if there was a universial colour code for other pipes. Basically I will have main water in, hot water, cold water,…
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Trellis suggestions
I am thinking of putting up some trellis on a fence. The concrete posts are at maximum height for the panels but i see they do post extenders. This will give me something to fix too. I like the look of the curved ones but my posts are not all the uniform 6ft apart and one is only about 3ft. Is there away around this as i…
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What's wrong with my washer?
Washing clothes fine just making a hell of a racket when it is spinning, like a clattering noise, is this something which is cheap to fix? Can it wait until pay day to be seen? Any advice welcome. Thanks
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Anyway to actually get rid of hairline cracks without replastering?
Hi, We live in a 1900s odd victorian terrace and every room has loads of hairline cracks, from a few inches to some 3 or 4 foot long. Is there anyway to actually be rid of them without hacking back to brick and starting again? If you tap the crack it sounds hollow (and some sound really bad, like you're tapping a boiled…
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Help - my freezer seems to have failed!
After a rare lie in this morning, I've gone downstairs to make a cup of coffee. The freezer's motor is very loud, and the warning light and fast freeze light are both on, in addition to the mains light. My first thought was that the kids haven't closed the door properly, but the door was closed. When I opened the freezer,…
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Can I pay my kitchen fitter less than his quote?
Hi, we bought a new kitchen, did all the right things, got 3 quotes, references etc and chose a kitchen fitter who seemed to know what he was talking about and understood our kitchen plan. Initially we were very happy with his work, and the kitchen is solid, I'm pleased with the actual fitting but the finish is not what I…
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How do i lift a upvc door off a flag hinge?
I need to remove the front upvc door for the delivery of fridge/freezer. The door has a upvc flag hinge as shown below https://www.upvc-hardware.co.uk/hinges-152/flag-upvc-door-hinges-154/ from what i can gather from searching the net i should simply open the door and lift it up. The door should slide off. I tried it but…
