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Sarking boards for fencing?
We've got 3 quotes for new garden fencing, the cheapest quote is using 150mm x 19mm treated sarking boards with a 75mm x 32mm backing rail. Sarking boards seem to be mainly for loft flooring. Please can anyone advise for or against its use for fencing? Many thanks.
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Can anyone recommend a conservatory firm - Coventry area?
Hi, We are considering having a conservatory built and thought we'd start by getting a few quotes in. Is anyone able to recommend a good local conservatory company in the Nuneaton/Coventry area? Thanks.
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B&Q glitch on hose connector
Picked up a hose connector (pistol gun starter kit, green) at my local B&Q, their own brand which was for £4.37'ish. It scanned for 10p at the till so went in and grabbed another couple. Nice saving if you looking for a new one !!
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Do local planning departments come and meet with neighbours over a disputed fence?
We have asked our neighbour to lower his fence due to it being over 2m. It is attached to our wall which was agreed before we knew the height it was going to be. He has stated that he wants to get a meeting between us and planning to work out what is allowed etc. (although we have said that the limit is 2m) We agreed and…
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Mould
The house we are renting has mould on every window seal. Most Windows have blown. I have tried to keep this at bay by using a solution of water and bleach and it does clean it but it comes back again. I try and keep the place well ventilated and very rarley dry washing around the house. Does anyone have any other ideas as…
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staple gun v superglue for upholstery
I am going to recover a padded fabric footstool ( looks like the old fashioned blanket chests but smaller) I have seen instructions in a magazine where they secure the fabric using a staple gun, I haven't got a staple gun, would superglue work ? Or any sugestions for other types of glue ?
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Glass in patio windows
I'm going to be replacing my patio windows and on visiting a local company today I asked if there's a glass that helps to cut out UV rays to help stop fading of carpets. The salesperson told me that I should have something called Pilkington Activ and gave me a leaflet about it, but when I got home all that the leaflet…
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save water usage for 30% in your house
Small advice: put 2 or even 3 bricks in toilet water reservoir, you will be amazed after first month. I sow this on TV that they were doing in Australia 20 years ago, and tried. My savings was 30% on watter bill.Hope this will help somone
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Electric water tank not working
Hello, My electric water tank stopped heating the water up today. I turned the red switch on and off (to reset it I think) with no luck. DO I need to call an electrician or a plumber? Thanks
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NG Boiler?
It's time for a new boiler but I've been looking at a few models online and after the model numbers it says NG boiler. Am I right to say that the NG stands for Natural Gas or does it mean something else completely. Thanks.
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Repointing
Hi there. I expect all you DIY people are busy doing just that on this beautiful weekend but just in case there is anyone reading this Forum I wonder if you could offer me some advice please. I have read all about repointing and have bought some cement and some building sand but it seems I also need hydrated lime which the…
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wallpapering question
I have just removed the wallpaper from our hall and landing. It was a washable wallpaper and when I peeled the wallpaper, it just took off the top part, leaving a lining paper. This lining paper is sound all-round, would I be able to paper directly over this? I was wondering if, when I put up new paper, the wet adhesive…
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Is frost free fridge freezer any good?
Currently have a Hotpoint frost free fridge freezer which died today. It is approx 8 years old. From the beginning it has been giving us problems. Ice will build up in the freezer section and would stop the fan from circulating cold air into the fridge hence a warm fridge. I will have to remove the panel in the freezer…
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downlights, halogen spotlights
How can you tell if your ceiling is suitable for halogen spotlights? My neighbour upstairs has them throughout her flat but theyre on the top floor!
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Quote for new windows
I happened to pop to my Mum's the other day as she had a visit from a window sales man. She had arranged the appointment as she wants new windows and although there was no real hard sell (as she wants the windows anyway), the guy was there for over 2 hours. I told her not to agree to anything until she had a couple of…
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We're on a mission!
Right, me and OH are on a mission! After deciding to stay put at his dads house to help him out (and we dont really want the responsibility of running a house yet), we have decided to throw a good portion of our spare money into it and make it somewhere nice to live lol A LOT needs doing, the list so far is: Garden - panel…
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painting/wall papering -DIY advice
Hi all call upon the expertise of you all!!easter hols have started , weather is nice and time to decorate house for 1st time in life! want to be very economical(true MSE style!!!) and do as much as poss myself.would like to buy paint for 2.99 and wall paper for 99p if it were possible!!!!!!!!!!!!! so please guys-for a…
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Bathroom light not working - what obvious things should I check?
The light and fan in my bathroom have stopped working. It's a rented house (so my moneysaving plan is to get my LL to fix it), but I'll feel a real idiot if an electrician does the equivalent of changing the bulb. I'd be very grateful for an idiots guide of things I can check before telling my LL about it - things on the…
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Boiler Pressure level question
Hi The pressure level on my Saunier Duval Combitek boiler has been showing between 3 and 4 for the last month. I have not noticed any problems with the hot water or central heating. Is there anything I can do to bring the level down as I guess its not safe at that level?
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Have you ever recoated your bath ?
And how did it go ?
