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Planning permission for shed in front garden?
We have a metal shed, which is 6 foot tall, by 6 wide by 4 deep. I researched carefully when putting this up in the garden but someone has pointed out to me that it needed planning permission where as I thought it did not. I did ring the planning dept when we put it up but have I got wrong information?
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Fences: am I right in thinking?....
...that I can erect my own back garden fence my side of the original fence my neighbour owns? Currently there is a wobbly 3ft high fence running the length of the garden, it's my neighbours fence and only a few years old but I hate it. I own the beech hedge on the other side of the garden. I'd like a nice 6ft fence between…
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Weight of Decorative Chippings Needed?
I want to order some of the above for a garden refurb, but unsure how to calculate the volume/weight required. I'm looking for plum slate chippings, 40mm. The area to be covered is 8.5 sq m, required depth 50mm (about 2 ins). Some sites say need 1 sq m of these will require 38kg, but this is only to a depth of 1 in. So…
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Renewing a fluorescent light
My son in law has tried to replace a fluorescent light fitting in his kitchen but cannot get it to work. There are 4 wires coming from the ceiling, 2 red 2 black and 1 yellow and green. He has identified the black wire from the switch, but is still unsure on how to wire the light up, can anyone please help?
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radiator shelves
Hi, My bf has just put a dart board with cabinet etc on the wall above the radiator ( It's the only place we can have it) it's on an inside wall, so do you think we need to put a shelf above the radiator and if so does anyone know the best shop/website etc to get one from? thanks
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Moving washing machine - inlet hose question
I want to shift my utility room about a bit, moving washer at right angles to where it is now. There won't be a lot of difference to the waste pipe, due to it being situated where it is but I'm concerned about the inlet pipe. Is there a maximum length of hose that can practically be used for the inlet or is it recommended…
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Washing Machine Trouble - Humour
When you've had enough of cheap craAp, and before you buy your ISE.. Get some entertainment out of your old one. http://www.youtube.com/user/Photonicinduction#p/u/100/364dzVsBs2o All the best.markj
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Indesit Fridge/Freezer-Fridge is warm
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I have an Indesit Fridge Freezer (model BAN134NF) and the fridge seems to have stopped working. The freezer is ok though. Any ideas?
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Looking for recommendations for Vacuum cleaner
I haven't the faintest idea which section I should post this in so apologies if this is wrong, but I'm looking to buy a new vacuum. I can't afford a Dyson and I'm looking for something in the 50-60 pound price range. Several years ago I bought a no name bagless and it was CFU so I gave it away. I replaced it with a cheap…
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My painting pet peeve....
That moment when you've only done the first coat and all it's done is made a complete mess; patchy with the old colour showing through. And you step back and think "Why didn't I just leave it?". Our kitchen came with two blue walls and two cream (someone spent the 90s watching home improvement shows). We're painting the…
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Hansgrohe Bidet shower?
Hi I need to buy a good quality bidet shower. I came across a Hansgrohe one on a few online shops but I don't know if they are legit. It's shown here http://www.choicebathroomshop.co.uk/online_store/bathroom_store/product_details/handshower_bidet_with_shower_hose_1.60m_and_porter_32128000.htm Has anyone bought one of this…
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Plastic or chrome shower mixer attachment?
Were looking to get an attachment to our bath taps so we can use it as an over the head shower. Our hot water will get pumped so both hot and cold water will be good pressure. Are the plastic ones that fit onto seperate taps any good? should i worry about them slipping off or the plastic tubes breaking? Or is it better to…
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Are back boilers expensive to run?
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place, and further apologies for what's probably a daft question, but any help will be very gratefully received! We're looking to move into a new rented property soon and one of the places we're interested in has a back boiler. I really don't know a lot about them and I'm just…
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Homedics shiatsu back massagers
I've tried these in store demos. I've got a bad back and am tempted - but they aren't cheap. Has anyone here got one? Do you use it or did it end up in the 'useless kit' cupbooard?
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Trench Heating - any experiences?
Hi all I am considering trench heating for 2 glass sections of an extension being built. One is a 1.9m french door window The other is a 2.7m door+window panel. I wondered if anyone had any experiences of using this? Many Thanks :)
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wooden curtain poles - are they moneysaving as the cold goes up the gap
I am trying to insulate my house for the winter and one of the things I notice is that all of my lovely curtain poles are not very good. There are draughts up the gap at the top. How is everyone else dealing with this. I am loath to go back to the old fashioned plastic rails but they seem the best ones to ensure that this…
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Squeaky floorboards in upstairs flat
I own a ground floor flat and am suffering from very squeaky floorboards from the upstairs flat (housing trust, rented property) which wake me up most nights (when my neighbour gets up and walks around). The lady tenant is very nice and there are no problems between us. I reported this problem to the housing trust. Their…
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georgian windows rattle/noise from movement or doors banging outside
We have moved into a house which has georgian double glazed windows. the downstairs living room window is quite large and if you press slightly, and i mean slightly you can hear a noise. the noise is triggered simply from vibrations outside, such as doors banging and closing even vibration from upstairs can cause the…
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Can I use bleach/disinfectant to clean/rescue my cool box?
I have a cool box like this one (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3400487/Trail/searchtext%3E24+LITRE+COOL+BOX.htm) It used to be stored in the shed until we had a clear out and it must have been left outside with stuff to throw out(I don't know why there was nothing wrong with it) so it is quite mucky with…
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Rewiring
I have a 1930s 2 bed detached bungalow in Yorkshire It has wooden floors and needs rewiring. How much could i expect to pay for this:male:
