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Oak flooring...
I have oak flooring through out my home and usually give it a quick once over with a damp mop. Should I be waxing it? And if so with what?
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recommended online supplier of washing machines
İ have decided on a beko washing machine and it seems it is about the same price from most of the major online companies but which supplier offers the best service?-delivery removal of old machine and after sales service?
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recommended washing machines around about 200 quid
Probably an old topic but i need a wm within the week--i need the old machine removed too plus delivery to my door on the 2nd floor! and recommendations? i just looked at a recommended site and have decided on a beko product but who do i get it supplied by --whose the best and will they take away the old one?
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how do you clean down radiators
the grids in my radiators are full of dust, does anyone know how to clean inbetween them
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Painting Conservatory
Looking to paint the outside of our conservatory white (Currently wood stained) and wondering what is the best long lasting paint to use. Would hammerite do the trick or what is recommended? Thanks
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Advice needed - costs on levelling a steep drive
Hi We're currently looking a moving and my husband is interested in this house. http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-29848069.html However, I am really put off by the steep concrete drive up to the house (apparently others have also been put off by it so said the estate agent). I think it would be…
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Washing machine walking across the room
We have just bought a Hotpoint Aquarius WML520P for our new house as it has very good reviews. We tried it out by using just a few towels to make sure there was no leaking or anything. It was all going well until it got to the spin cycle. The machine was shaking like crazy. Stuff on the worktops all round the kitchen were…
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Painting kitchen unit doors
I've got a Burbidge kitchen with painted doors,that I'd like to re-paint. The trouble is it cost me a fortune and Id like to try and not make a mess of it. It only has the original paint,an eggshell type finish on it is very smooth so it should paint up ok however I wondered if anyone has tried to do this and managed to…
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Wood burning stove - pros & cons.
:hello: all. MBE is having a good day. :j I've just been told I've won one of these. The question is, do I keep it or sell it? I like the idea of it, but even though the stove's free the installation could cost a few quid. I have a gas fire in the lounge at the moment. That would need to be professionally removed or I'll…
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Handyman recommendations Nottingham
Hi I am moving to a new home in Nottingham and need to have a few jobs to be carried out. Just wondered if anyone could recommend a handyman? I have found one or two on the internet, but can't find any reviews or testimonials, can anyone help? Thanks :o
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How can I get replacements for broken Tupperware
I do not know any Tupperware Representative in my area but have some Tupperware that is broken and I would love to get it replaced -- any help would be greatly appreciated
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led internal lighting
know someone who got led internal lighting in their house, replacing halogen spotlights. the light now is very cold, and it looks really uncomfortable (more or less like the type of light you see cars with led headlights having). is this the norm, or are there warmer varients of led bulbs? are we likely to see changes in…
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What to look for when getting quotes?
We have a couple of builders coming around to give us a quote on some brick work. Having never done this before (asked builders for quotes), I'm just wondering what to look for in a prospective builder? Should we get all quotes in writing, even if they are from little one-man-bands? Should we ask for details about work…
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Replacing Wooden sash windows
Hi, My partner and I are buying a 1900s victorian house and the survey has pulled up some issues with the wooden single pane sash windows. I need help with a guide price for replacing (worst scenario) the following wooden sash windows: 1 x (1.25m x 0.75m) 3 x (1.25m x 1m) 2 x (1.25m x 0.3m) 2 x (1.25m x 0.5m) Can anyone…
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New radiators
I have bought a few new radiators using the newer convection type, and I think they are so much better than the old clunker ones i used to have. ANyhow, so far I have only installed single panel ones, now I have to put a new rad in the hall which is quite a cold place. I definitely think the new rad will make a difference,…
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Good builder(s) in the Manchester/Cheshire/North West area
We've bought our first house and need to find a good builder for some smaller jobs around the house (removing and replacing fireplaces, replacing doors, that sort of thing). I've tried to find someone but am really struggling to know who is decent. Barely any of our friends in the area own houses so we don't have any…
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Getting a scratch out of... plastic?
My mum got me this for my birthday and it arrived a couple of days ago: http://dwell.co.uk/108858/Sculptural-side-table-black/ She hasn't even seen it yet, but when trying to hoover it (lazy, lazy, I know! I have very much seen the error of my ways) I managed to scratch the hell out of it. Even though the brush was down on…
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Hard Wired Under Kitchen Cabinet Lighting
Hi Can anyone direct me to a place that sells hard wired under kitchen cabinet lights? All I seem to be finding are ones with transformers that you plug into an electrical socket. We have just had a new kitchen installed and have the wires poking out of the walls under the cabinets to put in new lights, but just cant find…
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Cheapest method of extractor to get Extension signed off
Extension recently built. To get the completion certificate I need to install an extractor 60ltr/m. I'm re-fitting the old units for about 6 months, have new windows/french doors (all with trickle vents). So I don't really want to have to install a hob extractor at this stage (as I dont know what I'm buying new yet).…
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wall advice..
Hi I'm looking at taking a wall down between my kitchen & dining room to make one slightly larger kitchen. The wall is just plasterboard & studwork, but I'm not sure if its loadbearing or if I need to put in a girder thingy to stop the ceiling from drooping (technical term that is :D ). What type of professional do I get…
