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Combi - cold off, boiler fires briefly
I've got a Vaillent 937 combi boiler, fairly new (15 months). When the cold water is turned on, boiler stays quiet, but when the cold water is turned off suddenly, the boiler "thinks" about firing up. Heating pump starts, but it doesn't get as far as firing the flame... (at least I don't think it does), but there's a…
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Wickes Taunton
Just a quick heads up if you shop at the Wickes in Taunton. They had a problem with one of their tills not uploading card transactions properly so as a result something I bought over the Easter weekend has only just been debited from my account..... Apparently 4,500 transactions effected from early April in to beginning of…
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Metal mesh thing on windows (for security) - whats it called?
My house got burgled recently. Someone smashed the glass on the back door to gain access. I have looked into retractable security grilles but I am put off by the expense and more importantly, the fact that they have to be locked via a key (fire hazard). I think the easiest thing would be for me to install the wire/metal…
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renovating a flat in London
Hi, I need a cost effective way of getting all this done. Living room - strip wallpaper from walls, skim plaster, repaint,. approx size - 14 x 12 feet - Main Bedroom - strip wallpaper from walls, skim plaster, repaint, install new coving, put new lighting / shelves into a small cupboard - approx size 15 x 13 feet - 2nd…
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Tiling kitchen - will I be able to do it?!
We had the kitchen units refitted last year and ever since have been meaning to get round to painting and getting someone in to tile. Nearly a year later and there's still bare plaster, mainly because the hours I work make it difficult to be around to let trademen in. So, I am thinking I could have a go at the tiling…
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UPVC window-handle has sheared off!
Hey, I have a lodger in my home and I'm currently abroad. He has sent me a very embarrased email saying that the window handle on one of the windows has come off. Basically he was shutting the window and turning the handle and obviously doesnt know his own strenght, the handle came off in his hand, and from what i…
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Renovating run down Terraced.Which tradesman do I employ first?
My partner & I have recently bought a VERY run down terraced House near us for a knock down price. We are planning to renovate the House to either sell it or rent in the future. This is a 'Project' for us so we are in no rush and we don't want to live in it. We are under no illusions to the size of the task. So bad is the…
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Velux style blind for ordinary window?
Hi all, A TV ad for Velux blinds has caught my eye. It shows a blind that is fitted to the velux and slides down a track at the sides and blocks out the light totally. My bedroom is a single pane tilt and turn Upvc window and something similar would be ideal to block out the light which currently disturbs my sleep badly…
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The joy of dealing with damp - please can I have some advice?
I'm in the process of trying to buy a 170-year-old house. The surveyor noted damp in different areas of the property and I've now had two further reports done by contractors: one report I paid for and one I didn't. Both were by local firms. The one I paid for found more extensive damp, roughly matching the surveyor's…
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Visible pipes!!
Hello everyone, I would like to hide some visible pipes by placing them in the walls. Just wondered what the logistics of this are? Is it easy for a builder to do? are there some types of walls to which this cannot be done? I'm a DIY novice at the moment so please be gentle with me :) . A bit of an idea is in the pics…
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what cycle to wash linen clothes in washing machine
bought some linens today - what cycle to wash them on? delicates or cottons. labels don't say anything specific. just 40 degrees
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Kichen design planner software
Whats the best free software to show what cabinets can fit into a space that is not exactly square,I dont want to get a salesman to draw up a plan and then try to flog me something I don't want. Tried the ikea but it shows everything in feet and inches and any recommendations for supplier of kitchen on a supply only basis…
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Home repairs but no income
I and my mum need help on home repairs on our windows, exterior wall etc but I’m unemployed looking for work and my mum is retired. We have tried to save but find it difficult at the moment because of bills. Where can I go for help? Thanks
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Bathroom Solid Wall - Insulation before tiling
Solid wall house - bathroom will be tiled floor to ceiling. On the one external wall I'm wondering if we should insulate it first before we tile it? Maybe Kingspan or something??? Just dont want to tile it all & then find the room is freezing cold. There will be a radiator on the external wall. There is also a d.g. window…
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What to build for a mad 5 year old?
Hi all, My 5 year old boy climbs everything, and I mean everything. He's a well behaved little chap, no problems at home or school or anything like that, but just loves to climb, (I do realise I might be describing every 5 year old boy out there). Anyway, I'm quite handy with wood and we have a fairly big garden so I'm…
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Spray painting kitchen units
I have some existing Shaker-style kitchen cabinets in good condition, and would like to add to them (to put 2 larder units and link piece over an american fridge freezer). Unfortunately, the range is now unavailable (MFI). To get round this problem, I thought of getting a few bits from another supplier with a similar…
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Replacing bath panel - what do I need?
My house is a housing association house, 4 years old, we've been the only tenants. The bathroom was fitted as tightly as possible, so the bath runs the length of the room, but the pipework is boxed in & the toilet is in front of the boxing, so when the builders went to attach the panel that can with the bath, they had to…
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Best glue to stick leather?
Hi folks, Trying to repair a sofa which has been torn by my wee lad. Got the right colour of patch ok but just wonder what is the best glue to stick it as I have tried super glue and no good? thanks a lot Martin57
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Boundary fence
Hi all, Looking for some advice on a boundary fence. I believe it should be maintained and owned by me as it is on the left and also the posts are on my side. I will double check the deeds tonight. Thing is, the people on the other side of the fence are renting the house out. Their back garden is used like a fly tip and…
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Main Stop Co.ck Problem
Getting the sink replaced soon as getting new worktops and they mentioned we needed to turn the water off for the plumbing of the sink. I found a tap in a cupboard in the kitchen in the front of the house and turned it off but the water was still coming out of the main taps. Tried running the water in the bath for a while…
